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NUIG Becomes Third University to Reverse Rent Increases for Next Year

Students who have given a deposit will be able to claim refunds on the surplus they've paid, and will pay the old rates thereafter.
By Donal MacNamee
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Trinity Explores Online Teaching ‘Opportunities’ Amid Pandemic

A College working group – set up by Trinity's top officers – will look into online teaching among a number of ‘opportunities’ triggered by the virus.
By Emer Moreau
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Trinity Researchers to Explore Impact of Zoom and FaceTime on Our Voices

It is currently unknown if the 'new abnormal' of working from home causes health problems over time.
By Emma Donohoe
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After Mysterious Disappearance, Roomba Returns to Fellows’ Square

The robot is back to full fitness, and mowing the lawn outside the Arts Block, after disappearing from the fray in late 2019.
By Cormac Watson
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Past J1 Students Advised to Return US Emergency Fund Received in Error

Some students who travelled to America in 2018/19 may have mistakenly received a $1,200 payment from the US government.
By Danielle Varley
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Trinity Scheme Makes 450 Laptops Available to Secondary Students

The campaign hopes to deliver 1,000 laptops to students in schools around Dublin by the middle of May.
By Emma Donohoe
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Record Numbers of Students Expected to Apply for SUSI Grant

Over 30,000 students had applied for the grant by the end of last week, as students grapple with the financial implications of the coronavirus.
By Jordan Nann
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Universities Want €230m Government Investment, Amid Financial Fears

Universities are calling for state investment to fund extra places for Irish students, as well as an international marketing campaign.
By Ciaran Molloy
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Universities Fear €200m Drop-Off in Revenue From International Students

Jim Miley, the director general of the Irish Universities Association, said the fall in revenue will deal a ‘massive blow’ to third-level.
By Donal MacNamee
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Fianna Fáil Calls for Cancellation of Leaving Certificate

The party's spokesperson for education Thomas Byrne attacked the government's approach to the leaving certificate today.
By Ella Connolly