Aramark-owned Avoca Handweavers products are newly available for purchase in Trinity’s gift shops, despite student opposition to the presence of the Aramark Corporation on campus. The “luxury scarves and blankets” are on sale both online and in the on-campus gift …
Over half of Trinity’s teaching spaces are rarely used
34% of teaching spaces are under utilised according to the Estates Strategy
55% of Trinity’s teaching spaces are utilised at a rate of 25%. This figure comprises 34% of teaching spaces which are underutilised, and 21% of spaces which are defined as having low frequency usage. According to the strategy, 21% of …
University Times’ funding questioned at TCDSU Council
The extended discussion occurred during the Local Issues part of Council
The issue of University Times’ funding came under scrutiny at tonight’s Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Council this evening. During a Local Issues session with questions answered by TCDSU President Shane De Rís, it was questioned whether the organisation …
TCDSU sabbatical candidate spending reduced to €250
The elections will last for 10 days starting on the February 18 2019
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) candidates in the sabbatical officer elections will be allowed to spend a maximum of €250, down from last year’s €300. The move is part of a range of measures that will be introduced for …
TCDSU Council fails to reach quorum
The third Council of the year was held as a town-hall this evening
Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has failed to reach quorum for the second consecutive month. This means that quorum is held as a town-hall rather than a voting Council. The call for quorum was made prior to the beginning …
Trinity students gather on Trans Day of Remembrance
Students met in the Rose Garden in college this afternoon
Trinity students have today gathered to commemorate the lives lost to transphobia. The gathering, organised by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) was held in the Rose Garden next to Library Square this afternoon. The gathering saw around 15 students …
Sustainability fund established by Provost’s Advisory Committee
The committee advises Trinity on sustainability and low carbon living
Trinity has announced the establishment of a new sustainability fund to “enable initiatives to improve campus sustainability and more sustainable behaviours” this morning.
According to an email circulated to staff and students by Trinity Registrar Professor Paula Murphy, projects which …
Trinity study calls on GAA to utilise neutral venues across their various disciplines
The study concluded that neutral venues have been an “under-utilised” option across the sport
“Neutral venues appear to be an under-utilised option for creating fairer and less predictable competition, especially in single-game knockout matches.” This is according to a study conducted by Adjunct Assistant Professor, Liam Kneafsey, and PhD candidate, Stefan Müller, both from …
“Considerable way to go” in adjusting Leaving Certificate marking system, according to Vice Provost
The comments follow a decision to implement more effective correction measures in the Leaving Certificate
Trinity’s Vice Provost Professor Chris Morash has said that “there is still a considerable way to go in the time it takes to mark the Leaving Certificate”. The comments were made to Trinity News following the announcement by Minister for …
Trinity finishes bottom in more categories than it is top in new Good University Guide
Despite this, Trinity still ranked as the top university on the third level league table
Trinity has been ranked at the bottom of more categories than it is top, in the new Good Universities Guide 2019, compiled by The Sunday Times. According to the rankings, “Trinity College Dublin is bottom of the heap in more …