The University Times

College is in talks with the HSE to put in place physical distancing procedures for its accommodation next year.

The study, led by researchers in Trinity's Department of Physiotherapy, found 90 per cent of respondents have walked in the last seven days.

First-year students will return on September 21st, for a two-week introduction with ‘specific supports’ to prepare them for online learning.

The minister for education said that the criteria for free fees will remain the same, pending the results of a review of higher education funding.

Scanlon is bidding to replace incumbent president Shaz Oye, after the pair had a public falling out earlier this year.

The chair of SFI said the ‘centralised’ approach to administrative and technical support of Ireland’s universities will make it difficult for them.

An email to students due to go on exchange abroad said it's 'not currently feasible for UCD students to plan their exchange activities adequately'.

All areas of College will also have to commit to a workplace audit with Trinity’s safety officer before staff come back to work.

The government's five-step plan says teaching staff can return to organise online teaching, but Trinity has told them to do so from home.

The study, carried out by College's School of Engineering, found almost 80 per cent of participants would prefer to work from home.