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Redesigned Plans of €70 million Business School Submitted to Council
Plans of new school, which had to be redesigned because of pre-planning concerns, were presented to a public meeting this evening.

Heaphy Appoints Newspaper Staff, with Sinéad Baker Deputy Editor
Editors take up positions on Saturday, with 13-strong masthead leading the 42-strong team.

USI Urge Voter Registration Reform, Say Youth Have Increased Political Capital
The Union of Students in Ireland today launch a policy paper on voter registration reform, urging the introduction of online voter registration.

Moscow Writer and Renowned Artist, Among Others, Awarded Honorary Degrees
Peter Higgs unable to be conferred with honorary degree due to illness.

Group Business Editor at INM to Become Trinity’s Director of Public Affairs and Communications
Thomas Molloy’s appointment widely expected to be approved by Trinity’s Board on Wednesday, with a salary of €130,000.

Trinity’s Alternative Admissions Feasibility Study Extended into its Third Year
University Council approved the extension of the study, which aims to influence national policy and shift focus away from the leaving cert points race.

Report finds 60% of Midwifery Students Bullied on Placement, and Breach of Working Hours Agreement
TCDSU report finds far-reaching issues for midwifery student experience, with two-thirds reporting adverse mental health effects, as a result of financial, victimisation and responsibility pressures.

Students Played A Decisive Role in Achieving Marriage Equality, USI Hears
Tánaiste: “You made grá the law.”

External Review of Counselling Service Reiterates Concerns Over Service’s Future
Review praises performance of service but recommends levy to combat lack of funding and risk of staff burnout.

TCDSU Hangs Marriage Equality Banner Across Trinity’s College Green Facade
Banner, quoting the Provost, hung without permission of College authorities.