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Burkean Journal to expand to UCD and DCU

The conservative publication is also considering expansion to UCC, UL and NUIG

The conservative publication The Burkean Journal is to expand to University College Dublin (UCD) and Dublin City University (DCU), in a report by the University Observer. Founded in Trinity, the magazine intends to expand to “all Irish universities”.

The conservative

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TCD Strike 4 Repeal launch stunts across campus

Several banners were dropped in various locations in College this morning

Trinity’s Strike 4 Repeal campaign group held several stunts around campus this morning in advance of this evening’s assembly outside the Dail at 5pm.

Shortly before 9am, the group dropped a banner out the windows of Regent House. The banner

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TCDSU open nominations for sabbatical roles

Nominations will close on January 19.

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) opened nominations for sabbatical officer positions today until January 19, in advance of  the elections which will be held from February 12-22.

In a  press statement to Trinity News, TCDSU President , Kevin Keane,

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Exam scripts constitues as personal data rules European Court of Justice

The ECJ’s ruling follows eight years of legal battles through the High Court and Supreme Court.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the exam script of an Irish student constitutes as personal data and should be allowed to be accessed by the student. The ECJ’s ruling follows over eight years of legal battles

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Student with depression and anxiety incorrectly withdrawn from Trinity due to admin errors

Despite applying for free fees status on September 25 for the 2017/18 academic year, the Senior Lecturer did not address the case until December 1

A student has been incorrectly withdrawn from College by Academic Services due to administration errors and delays.

The student was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and in April of this year, applied for a full year repeat on medical grounds.

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Increase in commuting costs for students

Dublin Bus fares for mid-range journeys have increased by 5.6%

  Costs of commuting for Dublin students has increased for certain transport services from December 1. Fares on Dublin Bus are increasing from €2.05 to €2.15 using a leap card, a 4.9% rise.

Dublin Bus fares for mid-range journeys have increased