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After Protest, Government Reverses Decision in Recognising Nursing and Midwifery Internship
Groups had challenged the government's decision not to extend incremental credit to those who completed their internship between 2011 and 2015.
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College to Investigate How Arts Block Can Develop and Improve Spaces
Beginning in the next few weeks, a new feasibility study will look at how the Arts Block can improve both teaching and breakout spaces.
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Trinity Researchers Trial Ketamine as Potential Therapeutic for Recurrent Depression
The research, the first of its kind in Ireland, seeks to find a new treatment option for people who suffer from repeated episodes of depression.
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150% Increase in Demand for Counselling Service Emergency Appointments Since 2010
The number of students making use of the Student Counselling Service also fell slightly for the first time in six years.
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Campus to See a Year of Disruption for Upgrade to the Voltage System
Upgrading the electricity supply, necessary to provide power to the new business school and Oisín House, will see construction take place across most of campus.
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€36.5 million Increase in Funding For Higher Education in Budget 2017
A full maintenance postgraduate grant, worth nearly €6,000, for low-income students was also introduced.
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As Funding Options are Considered, University Heads to Appear Before Education Committee
Students' and trade unions will also present to the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee in December.
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Trinity Professor Appointed Secretary General of Global Water Conservation Body
Prof Bruce Misstear, from the School of Engineering in Trinity, was previously vice-president of the association.
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37,000 More International Students by 2020, as Strategy Aims for “Best Education System in Europe”
Bruton commits to bringing the value of international education to €2.1 billion with more international higher education and English language training students.
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Trinity Joins International Efforts to Raise Awareness of “Debilitating” Nerve Disease
As landmarks around the world are lit up, Trinity will host a talk to highlight Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.