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New Student Spaces to Open in Arts Block and Hamilton
The two spaces are the first step in what is hoped to be a “network or distribution” of student spaces across campus.
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In Largest Fall Since 2005, Trinity Drops to 98th in QS World Rankings
Trinity has dropped by 20 places, remaining just inside the top 100.
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Ahead of Budget, USI Calls for €500 Reduction in Student Contribution Charge
In their pre-budget submission, USI also calls for the government to invest €140 million in higher education.
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Trinity Access Programme Project Wins Chambers Ireland Award for Community Volunteering
The Trinity Access 21 project was awarded for Excellence in Community Volunteering.
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Online Promotion to Fill Society Mailout Gap This Year, With Reformed Mailout to Return Next Year
No society mailout is to take place this year, but an online and physical mailout are expected to be in place from next year.
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Electrons With No Mass Can Gain Mass in Magnetic Field, Prove Trinity Scientists
The discovery comes in a much-debated area for scientists, and could lead to future research in institutes like CERN.
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Appeal to Find John O’Donnell, Trinity Graduate Last Seen in Dublin
Aged 30, O’Donnell was last seen in Costa on College Green on Friday, August 26th.
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After “Disappointing” Cancellation of Online Mailout, Ten Societies Address Letter to Provost
College had not informed societies of the decision to cancel the mailout, which provides society information to first-year students.
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Nearly 200 New Plugs and USB Sockets to be Installed in Lecky Library
A constant source of complaints for students, the library will have 178 power sockets and USB outlets installed for September.
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After Delays Last Year, New Online Booking System For Non-EU Student Visa Application
After new reforms, the registration of non-EU students is now the responsibility of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service