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€60 Million Fund Initiated by Trinity and UCD to Help Third-Level Research Reach Global Market
Announced today, the fund will aid the commercialisation of research from third-level institutions in Ireland.

After Just Two Years in Trinity, Prof Chris Morash Announced as New Vice-Provost
Prof Chris Morash, who is currently the Head of the School of English, will take over from current Vice-Provost, Prof Linda Hogan, on July 4th.

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%.

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.

€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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.