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Parochial Politics and Influence of Gender Quotas, as Trinity Academics Analyse Election

The discussion, which took place last night, also saw discussions on the "fiscal space" and the possibility of a universal health system being established in Ireland.
By Christopher McMahon
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Blackstone Launchpad Programme Launched in Trinity

The programme, which will connect Trinity students to a global network of universities, hopes to encourage and support students to become more entrepreneurial.
By Dominic McGrath
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College to Consider Leasing Binary Hub for Student Accommodation

Building, located in the Liberties, could be leased by College for Trinity students.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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Trinity Researchers Make Breakthrough in Treatment of Tuberculosis

The team, from Trinity and St James's Hospital, have discovered for the first time how exactly our immune system responds to the disease, leading to hopes of more effective treatment.
By Róisín Power
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Student Nurses Still Below Minimum Wage Despite Christmas Agreement

An agreement reached by unions, the HSE, and the Department of Health promised that student nurses would be paid at or above minimum wage.
By Emer Gerrard
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Landslides in President, Education and Welfare Races

Dramatic leads for McNulty, Ní Lochlainn and O'Faoilléacháin predicted by The University Times.
By Conor Parle and Sinéad Loftus
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At Trinity Hall Hustings, Candidates Seize Last Chance to Impress

In the last hustings of the campaign period, candidates in the TCDSU elections made their last plea for votes in Trinity Hall
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TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally

The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".
By Róisín Power
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Fine Gael Fail to Commit to Funding Model for Higher Education

While the manifesto fails to outline any funding model for higher education, the manifesto commits the party to spend €100 million each year on the sector.
By Christopher McMahon
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Green Party Commits to No Increase In Student Contribution if Elected

Christopher McMahon looks at looks at the just-published Green Party manifesto, and the party’s plans for higher education.
By Christopher McMahon