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As Decisions on Funding Loom, USI to Revive National Demonstration Day

The march, replaced by a voter registration day last year, will highlight support for a state-funded system rather than protest.
By Sinéad Baker
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Remains Unearthed Outside Trinity Two Years Ago, Dated To 15th-17th Century

The exact date of the remains, found during the early Luas Cross City construction, were unknown until now.
By Róisín Power
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College Green Luas Works Due for Completion Early Next Year

The work on the new Luas Cross City line, which began in January 2014, is due for completion in March.
By Róisín Power
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Interim Funding Secured, But DITSU Maintains Concerns Over Independence

After support from TDs and Senators the union has received short-term funding but maintains position on long-term autonomy – leaving future funding undecided.
By Sinéad Baker
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As Internet of Things Develops, Trinity is First Irish University to Join LoRa Alliance

Trinity's Connect centre will have the opportunity to collaborate internationally on the development of the Internet of Things.
By Dominic McGrath
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Trinity Submit to Redesign of Oisín House Proposal Following An Bord Pleanála Decision

After concluding that an appeal to the High Court would be unsuccessful, Trinity have decided to redesign the proposed accommodation complex.
By Sinéad Baker
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How was a Homeless Single Mother Denied a Grant to Return to Education?

A controversial change to one-parent family benefits have resulted in national headlines after Erica Fleming was accepted to Trinity.
By Aoife O'Donoghue
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With Student Numbers Falling, Fianna Fáil Joins Unions Calling for Reintroduction of Postgraduate Grants

With Fine Gael's position unclear, USI is now also calling on Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, to outline is party's policy.
By Philip Mc Guinness
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After Homeless Mother Refused Back to Education Allowance, New Calls to Review Education Grant Criteria

Erica Fleming, who was offered a place in Trinity, is joined by students’ unions in calling for review into “thoughtless” changes to one-parent family benefits.
By Sinéad Baker
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Trinity to Hire New Chief Executive Officer to Develop Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub

The new officer, who will receive a salary between €80,000 and €110,000, will work within the Department of Research and Innovation.
By Dominic McGrath