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In Advance of his Medicinal Cannabis Bill, Gino Kenny Addresses Students
In an event organised by SWSS and Trinity Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Kenny was optimistic about his bill seeking to legalise access to safe cannabis-based medicines.
International Report Reveals Areas of Maths and Science Education have “Room to Improve”
The report showed that higher-achieving students appear to not be performing as well as their international peers.
“Ideas are not Crimes”: Michael D Higgins Highlights Global Threats to Academia
At an event organised by Scholars at Risk Ireland, the President emphasised the value of freedom of thought and its impact on society.
Delays in Registration for International Students Could See Them Unable to Return Home for Christmas
Despite the new appointment system, many non-EEA students still have not been registered and many require a re-entry visa before they leave for the Christmas holidays.
34 Additions to College Art Collections, Including Gavin O’Curry
Through a combination of purchase and donation, 34 new works will join College's existing collection, which includes works by Jack B Yeats and Henry Moore.
200% Increase in Number of Students Taking Part in Non-EU Exchanges Since 2012
The number of students taking part in Erasmus has also increased by 28 per cent, but figures remain lower than those choosing to come to Trinity as part of an exchange.
To Tackle Gender Disparity, Launchbox Moves to Engage with More Female Students
A pilot scheme, due to be launched in January, will encourage students to get involved in entrepreneurship and will involve a mentoring programme.
Does Trump’s Presidency Signal the End of the J-1 Programme?
President-Elect Donald Trump promised to end the J-1 Visa Programme, but companies such as Usit and Sayit have said it is unlikely.
Proportion of Disadvantaged Entrants to Trinity Largely Unchanged Over the Last Five Years
An annual report has found that in 2014-15 only two per cent of new entrants came from 'unskilled' backgrounds.
Mel Gibson in Trinity to Shoot Scenes for New Film
Mel Gibson was shooting scenes for his new movie, The Professor and the Madman, in Trinity today.