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Unite to Organise Ballot, as Hopes Fade of Deal with College
The union had given College two weeks to offer a new deal to administrative staff after their first offer failed to address staff concerns.

To Help Fund Much-Needed Practice Space, DU Dance Win £5,000
The society has had to reduce its workshops from five nights a week to one, with on-campus spaces to practice becoming unavailable.

Addressing the Citizens’ Assembly, USI Calls for Repeal of Eighth Amendment
President of USI, Annie Hoey, outlined strong student support for repeal, and the history of the union's provision of information on abortion services.

Trinity Secured Over €73 million in Promised Philanthropic Donations in 2015/16
This marks an increase of over €20 million on the previous year, as Trinity continues to cultivate a network of alumni.

Counselling Service’s Addiction Support Group Experiences Low Uptake from Students
Of 193 students who requested support, only 3 per cent attended the support group last year.

Taxidermy Analysis by Trinity Researchers Reveals Genetic Diversity of British and Irish Goats
Trinity researchers, alongside colleagues in UCC, DCU and the Irish Goat Society, found that over the last 200 years, the genetic diversity of Irish goats has declined.

New Masters in Human Resource Management Approved for Business School
Trinity is seeking accreditation from the three largest HR professional bodies for the new programme

To Improve Representation, TCDSU to Introduce New Academic Senate Structure
The structure, which seeks to improve academic representation while reducing the workload for class representatives, will be trialled for two-years.

Two Planning Applications Seek to Improve Accessibility of Front Square Buildings
The applications, if successful, would see the introduction of platform lifts to the Chapel and Public Theatre,

Long-Awaited Student Nap Room Opens in Goldsmith Hall
The nap room, a campaign promise of Aoibhinn Loughlin, TCDSU Welfare Officer, comes as the union is working to develop more student spaces.