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On-Campus and Trinity Hall Accommodation Rates Increased by up to 12%

Annual rates for rooms in Front Square have increased by 12.4%, with rooms in Goldsmith increasing by 2.7%.
By Sinéad Baker and Dominic McGrath
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USI and Education Unions Form Coalition to Campaign for Investment in Higher Education

The unions are calling for increased public investment and increased contribution from employers.
By Sinéad Baker
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€5 Million Digital Health Research Project Launched by Trinity

The project was launched in the Science Gallery today by Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee.
By Dominic McGrath
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Three On-Campus Smoking-Free Zones to be Introduced July 1st

The zones, which include the Health Centre, Sports Centre and Arts Block, are the result of a three-year process.
By Sinéad Baker
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Government Paper Says Student Fees Need to be Raised Above €4,000 to Fund Higher Education Sector

Paper prepared in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform suggests €1,000 fee increase not sufficient to remedy higher education funding crisis.
By Chris McMahon
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Trinity Professor Receives Award from Royal Society of Chemistry for DNA Research

The Rita and John Cornforth Award 2016, which recognises collaborative work within chemistry and the life sciences, was awarded jointly to Prof John Kelly alongside colleagues from the University of Reading and University College Dublin.
By Aoife O'Donoghue
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Lynn Ruane to Work in Voluntary Capacity for Rest of TCDSU Presidency

Ruane will continue in many aspects of her role, but will pass some responsibilities to Molly Kenny, TCDSU Education Officer.
By Dominic McGrath and Edmund Heaphy
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Trinity Breakthrough Brings World Closer to Using Hydrogen as Cheap and Efficient Energy Source

Researchers at Trinity’s CRANN Institute make discovery that significantly reduces cost of splitting the water molecule.
By Róisín Power
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After Lecturer Mocks Exam Answers on Facebook, German Department Apologises

In the Facebook posts, Dr Clemens Ruthner quoted answers given by students in the german cultural history exam taken by second-year students.
By Dominic McGrath
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Refurbishments to Regent House Will See it Used as Visitor Centre During Summer Months

The room will be vastly improved as a lecture space, and will still be available for society use, College has said.
By Edmund Heaphy