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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahead of Hustings, JCR Presidential Candidates Identify Issues of Consent and Accommodation
Aoife O'Donoghue profiles the two candidates, Felix Gather and Sara Ní Lochlainn, running to be President of the JCR next year.

Chomsky and 27 Trinity Professors Among 80 Public Figures Urging College to Divest
Over 1,000 have signed the petition calling on Trinity to divest from €6 million in oil assets, with an open letter to be presented to the College Board.

Less Emphasis on Loan Scheme After Significant Changes Were Made to Funding Group Report
A loan-scheme package is now just one of three “credible and feasible” options alongside free fees and dramatic increase in exchequer funding.