55 new scholars were announced today by Provost Patrick Prendergast on the steps of the Examination Hall as part of the Trinity Monday celebrations. The names of 10 fellows and 1 honorary fellow were also read out in the announcement. …
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College announces sudden cancellation of Trinity Ball
The cancellation was announced today by Provost Patrick Prendergast
College has announced that the upcoming Trinity Ball, due to take place this Friday April 7, has been cancelled. In a statement released to Trinity News today, Provost Patrick Prendergast said: “Unfortunately I must announce the cancellation of this year’s …
Provost moves out of 1 Grafton Street due to Luas works
Provost Patrick Prendergast moved to a city centre flat before Christmas
Provost Patrick Prendergast has moved from 1 Grafton Street into a city centre apartment in Dublin 2 to escape the noise of the ongoing Luas Cross City construction works. The move to the College owned property occurred just before Christmas …
Provost claims “we’re all coming from the same place” on funding issue in TCDSU Council address
The provost of Trinity, Patrick Prendergast, spoke to Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Council this evening. Introducing him, TCDSU President Kieran McNulty thanked the provost for “various initiatives”, such as the proposed Student Centre, and noted that it …
TCD expects €34m deficit for last academic year
Provost’s Review estimates €10m increase on 2014-15 figure
Trinity College Dublin’s overall deficit is expected to have reached around €34m for the 2015-16 academic year, according to figures released today in a “Provost’s Review” of the year, which was emailed to all students.
The figure marks a deficit …
Trinity VDP light up campus
Crowds brave rain and wind to attend annual Christmas tree lighting
Tonight, at 5 o’clock, the students and staff of Trinity braved the rain and cold to watch the Christmas tree lighting on Front Square.
College Singers serenaded the crowd, as umbrellas were blown inside out and security guards along with …
The strategic plan does not exist
Following the publication of College’s latest strategic plan, this one for the library, D. Joyce-Ahearne looks at the plan behind the plan.
There is a new strategic plan. Have you read it? Do you know it? The strategy. The planning. College have shared another one with us and again we are basking in a wake of concrete assurance as to the shape …
Why I don’t appreciate working for the Prendervost for free
I’ve a bone to pick. I feel used. At the time of writing, 9.30pm Friday 30th January, I’ve spent most of my day in the Publications Office. I got here at 9.30am. We’re shooting videos of the interviews with …
Provost proposes to postpone student levy changes
Trinity’s Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, has recommended that last week’s approved increases in student charges and levies be postponed until consultation with student representatives next September. The Provost also stated that he regrets not having consulted students on the original …
Lessons from capitalism: the Provost’s new plan
Naoise Dolan examines Prendergast’s plan to build a €70m business school and have students from all disciplines take classes in entrepreneurship.
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Trinity’s Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, told the Irish Independent that he wanted to build a €70m business school and have students from all disciplines take classes in entrepreneurship.
His plan is out of touch on many …