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New Student Group, “World For World”, to Provide Translation Service for Student Refugees
The group hopes to use Trinity students to create a not-for-profit translation service, with proceeds from which going to the Trinity Humanitarian Fund.

Significant Clarifications Made to Academic Appeals Process
Following working group recommendations, sweeping changes to recommendations on exam and academic appeals.

After Criticism Over Impact on Female Academics, Trinity Revises Tenure-Track Proposal
Changes to proposal to be considered at a meeting of the College Board tomorrow.

Jason Leonard Withdraws from Presidential Race
Leonard has cited health concerns as a reason for his withdrawal.

After Years of Frustration, Institutes of Technology Staff to Strike on February 3rd
Institutes of technology will see their lecturing staff go on strike, calling for the government to re-evaluate and open a conversation on the future of higher education in Ireland.

18 Candidates to Run in Students’ Union Elections
Stephen Carty, Jason Leonard, Kieran McNulty and Daniel O’Brien are running for president.

Social Democrats Would Reduce Student Contribution by €1000
The party, due to launch their manifesto this morning, would also reintroduce postgraduate maintenance grants.

“Students Against Fees” Commit to Two National Rallies in Coming Weeks
The meeting, which took place tonight, decided to hold a rally on February 3rd, in conjunction with a planned strike by the TUI.

Trinity’s School of Engineering Receives €65 Million in Software from Siemens
Engineering students will have access to software described as "industry leading", used in the automotive, aerospace and machinery industries.

At Education World Forum, Lynn Ruane Speaks About Access To Education
The forum, attended by over 80 ministers for education from around the world, was held in London.