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“Hybrid” of Three Funding Options for Higher Education Possible, Says Peter Cassells
Cassells, speaking at the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee, said that a return to the status quo would create 'deep costs' for students.
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€70m Loan from EU Bank to Fund Oisín House, Business School and New Research Institute
Announced today, the new loan to Trinity from the European Investment Bank is part of the largest investment ever in Irish education by the bank.
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Plans to Replace TSM Programme, With New Subject Combinations on Offer
Consultations are to begin wth Heads of Schools for the replacement of TSM by 2018-2019, with the possibility of including subjects like law and business with new combinations.
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With Branded Merchandise, New Trinity Company Expected to Raise €1.5m in Five Years
A new subsidary company, Trinity Brand Commercial Services, will sell Trinity-inspired products internationally, with a projected yearly turnover of €25 million.
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After Months of Delay, 1937 Reading Room Toilets to be Installed this Week
Supposed to be installed by the end of summer, the four new toilets have been promised to be ready by the end of the week.
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After Year-Long Campaign, Trinity to Divest from Fossil Fuels
After a campaign led by Fossil Free TCD, Trinity is to divest from its €6.1 million indirectly invested in fossil fuel companies.
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School of Drama, Film and Music to become School of Creative Arts
It is hoped the name change will reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the school, as well as improve the student experience.
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With Jubilant Celebration, Trinity Announced Latest Member of League of European Research Universities
The prestigious organisation's membership now consists of 23 of the best European universities, with today's event marking the importance of Trinity's research.
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Camel Urine Central to Potential New Treatments for African Sleeping Sickness, Find Trinity Scientists
Scientists working in the TBSI have found a cure for potentially fatal disease found in sub-Saharan Africa, caused by parasites and spread by flies.
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Graduate Students’ Union Votes to Back Student Centre Campaign
TCDSU is campaigning for a student centre to be constructed within the next five years.