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Following Deprioritisation, Cunningham House Accommodation Redevelopment to be Reassessed

If approval is given, up to 400 beds could be delivered on the Trinity Hall site by 2020.
By Arianna Schardt
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Trinity Scientist Opens Lab to Scientists Stranded by Trump’s Ban on Immigration

Irish scientists, including one in Trinity, have signed their name to a list volunteering their facilities to US-based researchers stuck outside the US.
By Jamie Sugrue
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College to Meet Unions Over Promotions Policy in February

Industrial action is one of the options being considered by unions as Trinity ends permanent contracts for service staff.
By Dominic McGrath
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Calls for “Reasoned Debate”, as Fellows Vote on Trinity’s Transition to Christmas Exams

The new academic year structure has already been approved by University Council, but requires the assent of the Fellows.
By Sinéad Baker
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Trinity-Led Research Shows Baltic Hunter-Gatherers Adopted Farming Without the Influence of Migration

A new collaborative study has shown using ancient DNA that Baltic regions did not experience a similar migratory wave to the Western world.
By Nina Koch
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Head of Law School Condemns Sexist Comments Made by Students in Module Evaluations

In an email to students, Prof Oran Doyle condemned 'the objectification of women' by two students in anonymous module evaluation forms last year.
By Jenna Clarke-Molloy
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Ancient DNA Shows Close Genetic Proximity Between East Asians and Their Ancient Ancestors

Trinity researchers have shown that unlike Western Europeans, contemporary East Asian populations share much of the same genetic makeup of their ancient ancestors.
By Jamie Sugrue
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New Research Initiative Criticised After Concerns Over Ranking Academics

The initiative has already drawn criticism from IFUT over concerns that it might lead to competition between academics.
By Róisín Power and Sinéad Baker
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Pharmacy Students call on College’s Support to Oppose Surprise Fees and Unpaid Placement

Students are lobbying against increased final-year tuition fees and an unpaid placement in their final year.
By Brónagh Kennedy
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Only 1% of Arts Faculty Property in ‘Good Condition’, as College Plans €4m Arts Block Refurbishment

The report also finds that 41 per cent of academic areas in Trinity require modernisation.
By Dominic McGrath