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Colleges to Distribute Free Antigen Tests to Students
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris is to announce €9 million in funding for the scheme.
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Govt Will Not Advise Colleges on In-Person Exams, Says Harris
Individual institutions will decide whether to hold examinations in person or not.
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RDS to Hold Exams at Less Than 50% Capacity
The reduced capacity will allow for social distancing of 1.5 metres between students.
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Trinity’s Yvonne Buckley Named Researcher of the Year
Buckley is a zoologist and was recently appointed College's inaugural Vice President for Climate Action and Biodiversity
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Kinsella Hall, 1937 Reading Room to Stay Open Over Christmas
Exams for first-year students and Schols candidates are to begin on January 10th.
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Trinity Launches New Sensory Spaces on Campus
Dedicated spaces in libraries and student spaces, as well as sensory rooms, will enable students to take a break from the College environment.
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Council Votes to Adopt Memorandum Between TCDSU and JCR
The memorandum aims to strengthen the partnership between the union and Trinity Hall.
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TCDSU Votes to Refer to House Six as ‘Teach a Sé’ in Communications
Proponents said the change would encourage the everyday use of the Irish language.
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TCDSU to Create Hybrid-Learning Policy with Postgrads and IFUT
The motion will mandate the three groups to “find a solution for handing over copyright of recorded lectures to lecturers”.
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Students4Change Chair Breached GDPR, Says Comms Officer
Class representative László Molnarfi used students' email addresses on the union's Slack to send emails about his own independent campaign group.