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TCDSU to Call on Trinity to Divest from Fossil Fuels After Council Vote
The union will work with the Environmental Society to call on Trinity to cease its €6 million investment in oil assets.
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TCDSU to Launch Student-led 1916 Centenary Initiative After Council Vote
A motion on a student-led 1916 centenary initiative passed by a wide margin tonight.
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TCDSU to Promote Refugee Education After Motion Passes
The motion was conceived collaboratively between DU Amnesty and the union’s International Students Officer.
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Environmental Officer Elected After Motions to Remove Position and Off-Campus Officer Fail
Karen McCord was elected as Environmental Officer after a contentious debate regarding a motion proposing to remove the position.
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Trinity Launches Strategic Partnership with Major University in China
The partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University provides for a joint research programme, and will also facilitate student exchange between the universities.
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Ógra Fianna Fáil Proposal Advocates Optional Student Loans
Launched today outside Trinity’s Front Gate, they propose a €5000-per-year payment from students, and optional student loans.
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Three Student Unions Launch Drug Harm-reduction Campaign
The "What's in the Pill?" campaign aims to reduce harm when students take drugs.
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Campaign to Push Trinity to Divest from €6 million in Oil Assets
The campaign, due to be launched by the Environmental Society, will aim to end all College investments in fossil fuel companies.
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Trinity Becomes First Irish University to Rank in the Top 100 for Arts and Humanities
Trinity has been ranked 74th in the world for arts and humanities by Times Higher Education.
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In Panel Discussion by Young Fine Gael, Importance of Capacity Bill Highlighted
The bill, which passed through the final stages of the Dáil on Tuesday, aims to expand the rights of those with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.