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Norris Re-Elected to Seanad TCD Panel on First Count

With 4,070 votes, Norris has been re-elected to the panel having exceeded quota.
By Sinéad Baker
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Trinity to Defend Discrimination Claim from Former Lecturer in European Court

The claim from Dr David Parris, a retired lecturer, alleges that Trinity’s pension scheme discriminates against him based on age and sexual orientation.
By Róisín Power
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Shane Collins Elected President of GSU, with Elisa Crespo Vice-President

Collins was elected on the second count, just 10 votes ahead of Ari Fogelson. Crespo received 62 per cent of the vote.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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Trinity Centre for Digital Humanities to Launch Friday

The new centre at the Long Room Hub will serve as an opportunity for collaboration between humanities and sciences experts on digital projects.
By Paul Glynn
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Higher Education Funding Becomes Central in TV3 Seanad Candidate Debate

Candidates for the Seanad’s TCD panel largely agreed on the topics of free fees, access to education and higher education funding – although there were some clashes.
By Sinéad Baker and Edmund Heaphy
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Oxford Seeks to Replicate Trinity Access Programme with New Scheme

Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, to pilot new foundation year for students from under-represented backgrounds based on the Trinity Access Programme.
By Róisín Power
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Trinity’s Green Flag Renewed for Three Years

Despite concerns raised in November, An Taisce have renewed Trinity's Green Flag for another three years.
By Sinéad Baker
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Students Must Have More Involvement in Institutional Decision-Making, Says HEA Report

Greater transparency, inclusivity and diversity must go beyond the legal requirements and the “students as customers” model should be avoided.
By Sinéad Baker and Edmund Heaphy
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Students Can Now Exclude up to €4,500 in Holiday Earnings When Applying for Grants

Improvements to student grant scheme, including an earlier opening date, announced by Minister for Education today.
By John Conway
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Hamilton Restaurant to be Converted into Bank of Ireland Branch and Business Incubation Hub

Students will have an opportunity to cultivate their business ideas in a high tech environment, College says.
By Aoife O’Donoghue and Edmund Heaphy