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Trinity’s First Full-Scale Fundraising Campaign to Launch in 2018
Trinity is looking to increase the amount of philanthropic donations it receives with the future nature of state funding still unclear.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.