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University Boards to be Cut to 17 Members Under Sweeping Reforms
The controversial Higher Education Authority Bill has been approved by government and will come before the Oireachtas this year.
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Santa and his Reindeer Immune to COVID-19, Say Trinity Researchers
Children can rest assured tonight that their presents will be delivered safely.
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Student Contribution Charge Could be Cut Under New Policies
The government is considering a reduction in the €3,000 charge as part of a new funding package for higher education.
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Queen’s to Return to Online Learning in January
The change comes in response to rising case numbers in Northern Ireland.
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IFUT: Increase in Student Numbers Must be Accompanied by More Staff
Student numbers in College are set to top 20,000 for the first time next year.
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USI Launches Campaign to Promote Spiking Awareness
The USI has teamed up with Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris to promote the campaign.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.