News
Three to be Awarded Honorary Doctorates
Honourary doctorates are to be conferred on former Chief Justice of Ireland Susan Denham and co-leader of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine group Adrian Hill and Director of the College Health Service Dr David McGrath.
Bank of America to Fund Ancient Book of Leinster Conservation
The Book of Leinster is College’s earliest manuscript written entirely in Irish.
Final Year STEM Projects ‘Under Serious Threat’
An annual STEM faculty report found that “there is currently no funding from the College to support capstone research projects".
Trinity Returns to Top 100 Universities After Five Years
The college is now ranked at 98th in the QS world university rankings due to be released tomorrow.
Sally Rooney Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022
Writer and actress Lena Dunham described Rooney as a “writer who speaks such basic truths—in such skillful prose”.
Government Launches Two Initiatives to Support Students with Disabilities
The initiatives include funding for supports to improve the college experience for students with disabilities as well as new initiatives proposed by universities to become more accessible.
GSU President, Vice President Still Being Paid Despite Funding Freeze
GSU President Gisèle Scanlon and Vice-President Abhisweta Bhattacharjee have continued to receive their salaries through TCDSU.
Recruitment Issues Across Trinity Impacting Student Experience
Faculty quality reports said issues surrounding recruitment, high student numbers and space limitations are hurting the quality of learning at Trinity.
GSU Election Timeline in Breach of Constititution
Newly elected GSU sabbatical officers are constitutionally obliged to take office on Monday, July 4th, the day before the election period is set to begin.
College Approves Fee Increases for Non-EU and Postgrad Students
The decision was made despite the dissent of all three Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union Board members.