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One Third of Young Women Have Experienced Depression Symptoms – Study

The figures were part of new research from the Growing Up in Ireland study.
By Faye Madden
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Students on Childcare Courses Invited to Temporarily Work in Creches

The scheme, which will run until January, aims to curb staffing shortages in early learning and childcare providers due to the pandemic.
By David O'Connell
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Calls for Trinity to Create Permanent Memorial for Eavan Boland

Over 50 writers and academics signed an open letter calling on the Provost to establish a permanent exhibition in memory of the poet.
By Mairead Maguire
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Schols Could be Held Online if COVID Restrictions Change

A memo sent to Board members for approval says that online exams are preferable to postponing in-person sittings.
By Emer Moreau
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Students in Northern Ireland Living on as Little as £29.30 a Week

The average annual cost for purpose-built student accommodation is equivalent to 81 per cent of the maximum student loan available.
By Faye Madden
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Social Worker and Labour Rep Eoin Barry to Contest Seanad Bye Election

Barry said he wants to create new approaches for supporting healthcare workers and the mental health crisis.
By Emer Moreau
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GSU Votes to Seek Extension on Student Partnership Agreement

The agreement outlines the relationship between the GSU and Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union and the College
By Emer Moreau
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GSU Votes to Formally Support Students4Change

The GSU has previously worked with the lobby group on the issue of in-person exams.
By Ailbhe Noonan
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GSU to Lobby for No In-Person Exams

The motion cited “very serious implications” for postgraduate exam invigilators if in-person exams were to go ahead this semester.
By Mairead Maguire
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GSU Members Vote to Appoint New Board

The GSU board provides advice and oversight to the union.
By Jody Druce