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Trinity to Open Fellowship to Part-Time Staff, in Attempt to Increase Diversity
The decision, which was approved by the College Board in September, is still pending the assent of the Fellows.
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1 in 8 Dublin Residents are Vitamin D Deficient, According to New Trinity Research
The research, carried out with staff in St James's Hospital, also showed that one in four people in the city's most deprived areas are deficient in the vitamin.
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Having Reached the End of Their Lifespan, Trinity’s Cherry Trees are to be Replaced
The trees will be replaced with lime trees on a phased basis over the next five years.
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Redesign for Book of Kells Exhibition, as Trinity Aims to Increase Appeal to Visitors
As well as being the exhibitions's first redesign for nearly 20 years, the new project will see the construction of a new visitor centre in the Berkeley Podium.
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Highlighting Trinity’s €88,000 Investment, Fossil Free TCD Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
The protest aims to draw attention to Trinity's investments in three companies involved in the controversial US project, and its expected impact on nature and Native American lands.
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As Part of New Deal, Three New Food Outlets to Replace Westland Cafe
The former Trinity staff of the Westland Cafe will be employed alongside staff employed by consulting company Aramark.
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As Irish Universities Move to Address Gender Inequality, Trinity to Develop New Plan for Staff
Gender inequality is widespread across Irish universities, and women make up just 16 per cent of chair professorial positions in Trinity.
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With Calls for Union Neutrality, UCD Students Prepare to Vote on Abortion Stance
A referendum will take place in University College Dublin (UCD) this week on whether UCDSU should take a neutral stance on abortion.
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Planning Application Submitted for Redesigned Oisín House Accommodation Project
With the last application rejected by An Bord Pleanála, the new design, one floor shorter and with 28 fewer beds, has been approved by the College Board.
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Trinity Education Project to Introduce New “Elective” and “Approved” Modules for all Students
With the implementation of the Trinity Education Project concluding in the 2018/19 year, mandatory and optional modules available to all students will be introduced.