Paddy Cosgrave, David McWilliams, Vernon Smith and more announced for 2016 Trinity Economic Forum

The student organised weekend event is this year sponsored by the National Treasury Management Agency and Mazars

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The line-up for the 2016 Trinity Economic Forum has been announced. WebSummit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave, newly appointed Trinity lecturer David McWilliams, former Department of Finance secretary general John Moran and more will be speaking at the college based event during …

Politicians discuss the wellbeing of young people at pre-election debate on mental health

Issues should be a central part of any platform hoping to appeal to young people

NEWSAt a discussion on what actions parties would take on mental health issues if elected, the general consensus amongst panelists was that under-resourcing, early intervention and accurate and correct diagnosis would be the issues to tackle during the lifetime of

College seeks architect for Berkeley Library visitor centre

The purpose of the project is to “create an inspirational, imaginative, enlarged exhibition, along with a greatly improved visitor experience”.

NEWSCollege is currently seeking architects to work on a planned Berkeley Library visitor centre. The recent tender is part of the so-called Trinity Visitor Experience Project, and states that applications are being sought by January 25, with the team awarded

USI election manifesto calls for rejection of loans, repeal of 8th amendment, JobBridge abolition

Broad social proposals feature alongside student centric demands as election season gears up.

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The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has today published its Student General Election Manifesto in anticipation of this years voting. The manifesto targets issues faced by students and young people both inside and outside of third-level environments, and in …

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Plans to include rifle range in Oisin House causes concern amongst some Board members

Business school plans call for demolition of DU Rifle Club’s existing premises with squash and handball to be given facilities in Oisín House

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Several members of the College Board expressed their unease at proposals to place new premises for the College’s Rifle Club inside the new Oisín House complex during the last meeting of the board. Trinity News understands that the

In the GMB, druids explain their beliefs and connections to the wider world

Luke is a gardener and Eimear is a counsellor. Both are druids, and spoke to a packed and curious audience at the Theo

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It’s the time of year which sees the daylight hours become shorter and shorter as we count down to the Spring. For most people, more time spent indoors and an extra layer of clothing is the hallmark of the season.

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TCDSU votes against motion to oppose student loans

President Lynn Ruane introduced the motion in anticipation of the Cassells report on higher education funding

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A mandate proposed by SU president Lynn Ruane at Tuesday’s Council asking the union to oppose student loans was defeated by a small margin.

The mandate was proposed in response to widespread speculation that some form of student loans and

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It’s about to get much harder for you to plan your J-1 get away

The minister for foreign affairs is concerned that new rules may reduce the number of students taking part in the programme

NEWSThe American sponsor bodies which manage many Irish participants in the J1 programme have announced  plans to introduce a requirement for applicants from visa waiver programme countries like Ireland to secure employment as part of their summer 2016 J1 applications …

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CSC grants Social Democrats provisional society status

Status comes ahead of party debate on education, which will see Stephen Donnelly represent the party

NEWSThe Central Societies Committee has today granted provisional society status to Trinity Social Democrats, Trinity News has learned. This follows from a signature campaign and effort to see the party recognised on campus which was started last September, before teaching …

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TCD economist Philip Lane named Central Bank governor

Professor Lane holds a PhD in economics from Harvard and is Whately chair of political economics in College

NEWSEconomist Philip Lane has been appointed as the next governor of the Central Bank it was announced today. In recent days the contest was seen as being between 46 year-old professor Lane and Robert Watt, secretary general at the department …