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Trinity to Pilot Rapid Self Testing for COVID-19
It is hoped that the tests will be suitable for widespread use to enable students to return to in-person activities in September.
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Goats One of the First Domesticated Animals, Says Trinity Researcher
Research Fellow in Trinity’s School of Genetics and Microbiology, Dr Kevin Daly, is the first author of this new paper.
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Trinity to Launch New MSc in Economic Policy with ESRI
College's Department of Economics and the Economic and Social Research Institute have teamed up to deliver the course.
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Scanlon and Bhattacharjee Re-Elected to GSU Sabbatical Roles
Gisele Scanlon has defeated John Tighe with 54.16 per cent of the vote.
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GSU Says Delayed Call of Election Down to Writing of Analysis of Results
The results were due to be announced at noon today.
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Students With Disabilities Can Apply for Accommodation Bursary for Next Year
The bursary will be granted on a means-tested basis.
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Freshers’ Week to Take Place From September 20th to 25th
First years are set to start classes on September 27th, two weeks after all other students.
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Microsoft to Fund Quantum Research PhDs in Trinity Under New Partnership
College and Microsoft Ireland announced today that they will collaborate to research 'next-generation quantum technologies'.
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Govt to Limit Upfront Rent Payment to Two Months
A Government bill is seeking to end the practice of forcing renters to pay all of their rent upfront.
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Trinity Appoints Science Entrepreneur Louise Grubb as Chair of Tangent
Grubb is a Trinity graduate and the CEO and founder of animal healthcare company TriviumVet.