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Trinity Has Lowest Dropout Rate of Any Irish University, at 7%
With 13 per cent of students not progressing in NUIG and the University of Limerick, Trinity is only university to improve.

Concerns About “Visual Impact” of Trinity’s Oisín House Campus Accommodation Project
An Taisce tells The University Times that “the scale” of the building raises concerns.

With €50m in Funding, Expanded ADAPT Digital Research Centre to Launch Next Week
The expanded centre, which will be based in Trinity, will be launched by Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English.

In Early Christmas Present, Nurses Set to be Paid at or Above Minimum Wage After Negotiations
The agreement follows five years of conflict between unions and the state on pay issues.

As Another Campaign Begins, Five Years of Strife Continue for Nursing Students
The current problems facing nursing students can only be understood in the context of previous disputes.

Working Group to Consider Changes to Examination Appeals Process
The aim is to reduce the amount of appeals heard by the Court of Academic Appeal.

College to Introduce Lactation Spaces for Student and Staff Parents
The Equality Office is currently in the process of finding suitable spaces for student and staff parents to breastfeed.

€3 Million Announced to Improve Access to Education
Lynn Ruane, herself an access student, was present at the launch.

After Student Concerns, Law School Postpones Changes to Degree Programs
The changes would have seen the strict dividing of modules into either third or fourth-year options, leaving students going on exchange abroad with fewer options.

TCDSU Council Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose Increase in Fees
Tonight's motion follows the recent failure of a motion opposing introduction of loan schemes.