The University of Limerick (UL) has announced that it is to add an additional 630 beds to its on-campus accommodation for the upcoming academic year. This is to meet a growing demand for accommodation in UL, as well as a …
Shannon Connolly is a staff writer for Trinity News, and a Junior Fresh English and Philosophy student.
TCDSU and Extinction Rebellion TCD join school climate strike
Around twenty Trinity students took to the streets today to support the school climate strike
Representatives of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and Extinction Rebellion TCD joined the school climate strike in Dublin today.
Around twenty Trinity students gathered in front square today at noon before marching to the main site of the protest …
Taoiseach in Trinity to launch funding for new higher education courses
The funding will be directed at courses perceived to meet the requirements of Ireland’s economy
Taoiseach Leo Vradakar was in Trinity this morning to launch the government’s “Human Capital Initiative”, a fund of €300m to be invested over 5 years in higher education.
The investment is intended to help to develop new undergraduate places and …
The Book of Kells to be removed from public view for the coming months
The manuscript will be replaced with a replica until early March 2020
The Book of Kells is due to be removed from its position of public display from next Monday. The manuscript will be replaced with a replica for four months, due to conservation work required on the manuscript’s display area.
The …
New funding announced for higher education with a focus on development of technological universities
The government announced €14.25 million of new funding with €11.8 million to go towards the expansion and creation of technological universities
The government has today announced €14.25 million of new funding for higher education, primarily to go towards new technological universities.
€11.8 million of the new fund is to go towards technological universities with TU Dublin, Ireland’s first fully established technological …
Trinity-led energy saving project awarded €1.1 million in EU funding
The project looks at how to implement energy saving measures in the water sector
A Trinity-led project on energy saving measures in the water sector, DWR Uisce, has been awarded €1.1 million in EU funding.
The DWR Uisce Project was originally established in September 2016, with €4.5 million in funding and the aim of …
Taoiseach defends third-level education funding
Leo Varadkar says Trinity’s fall in global rankings was “not just about money”
The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has defended his government’s record on investment in third-level institutions in response to a question about Trinity’s fall in global rankings.
The Taoiseach made his comments yesterday whilst on a visit to the United Nations in …
The cultural context of the “softboy”
A complete reversal of traditional masculinity
What exactly is a “softboy”? To some, he is related to the fuckboy, only he goes after your heart rather than your body. To others, he is an identity to be worn with pride. Either way, he is a strong …
Minister for education and skills launches Trinity’s new teaching degree, taught through Irish
The degree will be taught at Marino Institute, an associated college of Trinity, and will be accredited by Trinity
The minister for education and skills, Joe McHugh, was at the Marino Institute of Education, an associated college of Trinity, this morning, to launch their new degree for primary school teachers, taught entirely through the medium of Irish.
McHugh welcomed …
Trinity spent a quarter of a million on premium flights for academic staff last year
College spent a total of €259,084 on business class fares last year
Trinity spent more than a quarter of a million euro last year on business class flights for academic staff. Records released under the Freedom of Information Act show that College spent a total of €259,084 on luxury flights last year.…