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College Considering Off-Campus Location for E3 Institute
Previous plans would have seen the institute built on the southeast corner of campus.
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Proposal Would See Trinity Islamic Centre Funded by €5.5 Million Donation
Al Maktoum Foundation to provide funds for “entirely secular” centre for study of religion's impact on the Middle East.
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Sara Ní Lochlainn Elected JCR President with 66.7% of Vote
Joe Mangan has been elected Vice President/Treasurer.
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With Development of Trinity’s Rankings Strategy, Why Rankings Matter to Universities
Despite the criticism and scepticism that surrounds them, a strategic approach to rankings appears an increasingly necessary evil.
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Trinity-led ICT Research Programme Awarded €6 Million in EU Funds
Trinity today described the award as its "single biggest" ever from the EU's Horizon 2020 programme.
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In Unprecedented Move, USI Endorses Laura Harmon and Lynn Ruane for Seanad
The union has backed Harmon, a former USI President, and Ruane, the current TCDSU President.
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Voting on USI Candidates Not Held as TCDSU Council Fails to Reach Quorum
Fewer than 100 class reps were present for a meeting of council, below the one-third requirement.
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Trinity to Develop Strategy to Combat Decline in World Rankings
Rankings Steering Group chaired by Provost have identified QS and Times Higher Education rankings as priorities.
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As Part of Nationwide Commemoration, Proclamation Read in Trinity
The student-led initiative also featured music from Trad Soc and formed part of the nationwide Proclamation Day celebrations.
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JCR Candidates Distinguish Themselves with Trinity Hall Anecdotes at Hustings
With 31 candidates for the JCR’s eight elected positions, candidates made succinct speeches across a wide range of topic areas.