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Labour Party Criticise Construction Industry for Student Accommodation “Gold Rush”
A statement criticised the focus on student housing over family homes in light of the ongoing accommodation crisis.
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Unions Consider Industrial Action as Trinity Ends Permanent Contracts for Service Staff
While College has said promotions will still be available for staff, Unite and Siptu have said the decision shows a lack of respect for staff.
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New Trinity Research will Lead to Advances in the Treatment of Cancer
Findings by Trinity scientists may identify what causes resistance to radiation therapy in patients with oesophageal cancer.
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New Trinity Research Project Hopes to Deliver 5G Across Europe by 2020
The €5 million research project will be led in Ireland by Trinity's Prof Luiz Da Silva in the Connect centre, as part of an ambitious EU research project.
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Míshástacht Léirithe ag NUIGSU i dtreo Díothaithe Riachtanais na Gaeilge d’Uachtarán na hOllscoile
Dúirt an Comhaltas nach mbeidh sé ag tacú leis an gcinneadh na critéir earcaíochta a athrú.
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Trinity’s Oldest Student Honoured at Soccer Writers’ Awards
Josef Veselsky, who was also a world-renowned table tennis player, received the award to recognise his years of involvement with Shamrock Rovers and UCD Football Club.
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Amidst Complaints of Inefficiency, Academic Registry Begins Enhancement Process
The online registration system has been improved and a new forum has been developed to improve relations between Academic Registry and Trinity's faculties.
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New Proposal to Increase Student Engagement on Academic and Non-Academic Issues
The proposal, in its first stage of development, is being spearheaded by Education Officer of TCDSU, Dale Whelehan.
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New Joint Degree Structure with Columbia University Approved by Trinity
Trinity is currently developing a pilot programme through European studies, with hopes to extend the partnership to English and Jewish and Islamic Studies.
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Two Trinity Players Included in Latest Under-20 Irish Basketball Squad
Aoife O’Halloran and Laura Fortune have been included in the 19-person squad.