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To Tackle Dementia, Trinity’s Global Brain Health Initiative Set to Begin Training New Fellows
The first group of fellows come from a range of disciplines, and will be responsible for addressing the causes and challenges of dementia.
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Social Democrats Recommit to 10 per cent Increase in Higher Education Investment
In their alternative budget, the party states it would reduce the student contribution by €300 for the 2017/18 year, with a view of reducing it by €1,000 over time.
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Decision on Divestment Expected From College Report Set to be Published in November
Fossil Free TCD expressed hope that Trinity would decide to end its investments in fossil fuels.
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On-Campus Room Rate Increase Result of 248 New Student Beds in Binary Hub
On-campus room rates were increased this June to help subsidise the cost of new rooms in the Binary Hub, based in the Liberties.
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Trinity Scientists Make Progress in Understanding Origins of Eczema
A study led by Trinity’s Professor of Dermatology suggests bacteria thought to be conducive to eczema may actually protect against the skin disease.
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Despite Fianna Fáil “Wariness”, Ógra Call for Introduction of Loan Scheme
This follows their call last year, ahead of publication of the Cassells report, for the introduction of a loan scheme system.
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Author of Australian Loan System to Speak in Trinity, as Part of All-Day Seminar on Funding
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union (TCDSU) President, Kieran McNulty, and University of Dublin Senator Ivana Bacik, will also speak at the seminar.
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To Fund Trip to Argentina, Geology Department Begins With 5000 Kilometre Cycle
The cycle is part of five weeks of fundraising, with the aim of raising €10,000 to fund a trip to Argentina for final-year students.
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New Lectureship in Zoology in Honour of Trinity Nobel Prize Winner
Speaking in Trinity today, Prof William Campbell spoke on his love of parasitology and for the College.
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42 per cent Increase in Trinity Senior Management Staff Since 2012
Between 2012 and 2016, there was also a 27 per cent in research staff in Trinity.