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Paul Koralek, Architect of Iconic Berkeley Library, Dies Aged 86

Koralek, whose architectural firm also designed the Arts Block, was a leading figure in the brutalist movement.
By Holly Moore
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Beck Announced as Fifth Act for 2020 Trinity Summer Series

The seven-time Grammy winner joins The Specials, Walking on Cars, Crowded House and Michael Kiwanuka as announced acts for the series.
By Donal MacNamee
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80% of Young Adults Don’t Plan to Get an STI Check this Year, Survey Finds

Nearly four in five adults between the ages of 18 and 24 don't plan to get an STI check-up in 2020, according to a new survey.
By Emer Moreau
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Trinity Scientist Helps Show ‘Rule Breaker’ Plants Best Able for Climate Change

The researchers discovered plants that don't obey normal ecological rules may be best equipped to survive the effects of climate change.
By Emma Donohoe
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UCD Splashes €5.5m on Residential Properties in South Dublin

The purchases are reportedly part of an unofficial plan to expand the boundaries of its 133-hectare campus.
By Ella Connolly
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Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor Loses Seat

The former minister for higher education finished just 500 votes behind Fianna Fáil's Cormac Devlin.
By Cormac Watson
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GSU in Chaos as President Slams ‘Spurious Accusation’ by Vice-President

Major cracks have appeared this week in the relationship between the two most senior figures in the Graduate Students' Union.
By Cormac Watson and Donal MacNamee
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Graduate Dean Condemns ‘Unfair Criticism’ of GSU President Over Postgrad Pay Cuts

Prof Nevill Cox wrote he has 'nothing but sympathy for the GSU president' after she came under fire for not opposing pay cuts for casual staff.
By Donal MacNamee
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With Students in Tow, Protestors Demand ‘Vote for Climate’ at March

Around 200 protestors – including a small cohort of Trinity students – called on voters to elect a government that will tackle the climate crisis.
By Emer Moreau and Donal MacNamee
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Reformed TCDSU Academic Senate Could Return Next Year

The revised academic senate, which was not run this year, will feature fewer senators and less frequent meetings.
By Ella Connolly