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Harris confirms establishment of new Technological University of the Shannon for October 2021

Athlone and Limerick Institutes of Technology are to be dissolved with new university taking their place

Today, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Research Simon Harris confirmed the establishment of Technological University (TU) of the Shannon: Midlands and Midwest from October 1.

This will be the country’s third Technological University, following the establishment of

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Student-led group launches petition against 12 month MSM blood donor ban

The Blood For All Ireland group are also calling for the enforcement of equal restrictions on all potential donors, including regular STI screening

A group of Irish students from Trinity and University College Dublin (UCD) have launched a “Blood For All Ireland” campaign, including apetition calling for the end of the 12 month blood donor ban for men who have sex with men …

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TCDSU sabbatical team take office today

The six sabbatical officers were elected in March and take up their roles today for a year-long term

The new sabbatical officers of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) take office today. 

TCDSU’s six full time sabbatical officers officially enter their roles today for a year-long term.

Outgoing Welfare and Equality officer Leah Keogh is taking over from

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Trinity Ability Co-Op and TCDSU raise concerns over accessibility of new Arts Block kiosks

The multi purpose kiosks were recently installed in Arts Building for administrative and retail purposes

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The Trinity Ability Co-Op and Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) have both raised concerns over the accessibility of a set of multi-purpose kiosks that were recently installed in the Arts Building on campus. 

Yesterday, the University Times reported that

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Harris publishes plan confirming “overwhelming” return to campus in September

Harris has said that “the college experience will return for everyone from September” with activities being “overwhelmingly…on site from the new academic year”

Students are expected to make a long-awaited return to college campuses in September, government has confirmed with the publication of a new plan this afternoon. 

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Research Simon Harris has confirmed that students

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GSU candidate John Tighe raises concerns over “serious irregularities” in election process

Results in the GSU sabbatical elections were expected to be released at 12pm but are so far delayed

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Graduates Students Union (GSU) President candidate John Tighe has raised concerns over “serious irregularities” in the counting of votes in GSU sabbatical elections.

Results of the elections were due to be released at 12pm today. The University Times reported that …

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Controversies and constitutional issues raised at GSU hustings

The three candidates for the union’s sabbatical positions were quizzed by students this evening

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Candidates in the Graduates Students Union (GSU) sabbatical officer election faced questions from students at the campaign’s first and only hustings this evening.

The union’s presidency is being contested by Gisèle Scanlon, the incumbent, and John Tighe, a former member …

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TCD Postgraduate Workers Alliance endorses John Tighe for GSU president

Tighe is running against incumbent president Gisèle Scanlon in the GSU sabbatical elections

Trinity’s Post Graduate Workers Alliance (PGWA) has endorsed John Tighe for president of the Graduates Students Union (GSU).

Tighe is currently running for the position against incumbent president Gisèle Scanlon. If elected, this would be Scanlon’s second term as president. …

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Government announces €25 million in funding for the Old Library Redevelopment Project

Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien, and Minister for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan, made the announcement at the Old Library this afternoon

This afternoon, the government announced that 25 million in funding is to be dedicated to the Old Library Redevelopment Project.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, and Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, made