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Dominic McGrath Elected Editor of The University Times
McGrath is the third independently elected editor of The University Times after receiving 86.8 per cent of the vote.
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20% Decrease in Voter Turnout for TCDSU Elections
There has been a 38 per cent drop in the number of students voting in the TCDSU elections since 2014.
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62% of Fellows Vote in Favour of New Academic Year Structure, Including Christmas Exams
These changes to the academic year structure are part of the Trinity Education Project, and will now go to the Visitors for approval.
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Following Ballot Shortage, Voting in TCDSU Elections Extended by One Hour
Due to the printers not sending the full order of ballots, voting has been extended to 5pm.
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Delay to Plans to Replace TSM Programme and Introduce New Subject Combinations
Plans to replace TSM as it currently stands with new combinations have been delayed until at least 2019, after 'the wheels kept getting stuck in the mud'.
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After Event with Israeli Ambassador Cancelled, Trinity Criticises “Unacceptable Attack on Free Speech”
The cancellation of the Israeli Ambassador’s Visit to Trinity due to protests has been criticised by Provost Patrick Prendergast in a statement from the College.
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Trinity Physicist Awarded €1.46m by Science Foundation Ireland
The award will see Prof John Donegan continue his research in the energy efficiency of the ever expanding internet.
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Trinity Receives €2.4m Funding from Science Foundation Ireland for Equipment Upgrades
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has awarded Trinity €2.4 million in funding to support the purchase of science, medicine, computing and engineering equipment.
Strong Leads in Contested Races of President and Welfare
The University Times election poll predicts a dramatic lead for Keane and Grady, with no fear of RON for uncontested candidates.
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Harty and Keane in Breach of Election Rules, with Keane Issued Second Minor Strike
A supportive statement about the candidates was posted by SUAS’s Facebook page, with candidates that receive more than two minor strikes at risk of being struck of the ballot.