Feb 18, 2019

By: Sinéad Baker

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Calls for “Reasoned Debate”, as Fellows Vote on Trinity’s Transition to Christmas Exams

The new academic year structure has already been approved by University Council, but requires the assent of the Fellows.
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New Research Initiative Criticised After Concerns Over Ranking Academics

The initiative has already drawn criticism from IFUT over concerns that it might lead to competition between academics.
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After Council Vote, TCDSU to Formally Oppose to Loans and all Fees

While the union had been mandated to oppose fee increases, it is now mandated to support publicly funded education.
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TCDSU President, Kieran McNulty, to Run for USI Campaigns Officer

Elections for the full-time position conclude with a vote at USI’s national congress, which typically takes place in April.
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Student-led Protest Calls on Government to Ratify UN Disability Rights Convention

With support from students’ unions, the protest is highlighting Ireland as the only EU member state yet to ratify the UN convention.
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Labour Party Criticise Construction Industry for Student Accommodation “Gold Rush”

A statement criticised the focus on student housing over family homes in light of the ongoing accommodation crisis.
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From Video Games to Pretend Pharmacies, Lecturers are Finding New Ways of Assessing Students

The Trinity Education Project is looking to reduce exams and finding innovative ways to assess. Across Trinity, lecturers are already finding new ways.
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The Most Read Articles of 2016

For the second-ever year, The University Times surpassed one million unique readers in a calendar year, with stories from elections to society guests.
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Review

Michael O’Leary on How Ryanair is Going to Take Over the World

Addressing Trinity Entrepreneurial Society, the CEO of Ryanair spoke about Ryanair’s relentless expansion and how the airline is actually trying to be nice to people.
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Nicola Sturgeon on the Nature of Political Debates and Moving Beyond Brexit

Speaking to the Phil, the Scottish First Minister talked about the importance of accessible third-level education and the problematic role of social media in politics.

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