Brexit

Ahead of Election Day, a Generation of UK Students Mobilises

Around the UK, young people are making their voices heard, ahead of a general election that could be crucial in the future of Brexit.
By Emma Taggart

Brexit Will Damage Scottish Universities, But We’re Fighting Back

The ability of Scottish universities to attract the brightest and best – including Irish students – is under threat, writes Liam McCabe.
By Liam McCabe

TCDSU Takes Anti No-Deal Brexit Stance at Council

TCDSU tonight passed a motion adopting a stance rejecting a no-deal Brexit.
By Cormac Watson

Flagging Brexit, Universities Call Again for Higher Education Funding

The Irish Universities Association told the Seanad yesterday that higher education and research will be 'crucial' after Brexit.
By Emer Moreau

Trinity Economists Warn Irish Unity Would ‘Collapse’ NI Economy

In a report, two Trinity economists have warned that a united Ireland would cause serious issues for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
By Donal MacNamee

Hermann Kelly in Trinity, as Students Attempt to Set up Freedom Party Branch

Some students are seeking official status from the CSC for a Trinity branch of the Eurosceptic Irish Freedom Party.
By Cormac Watson

Hard Brexit ‘Vandalism’ Cannot Endanger University Links

Universities will be among the hardest hit from the effects of Brexit, writes Anton Muscatelli.
By Anton Muscatelli

Fee Certainty Is Not Enough to Quell the Northern Ireland CAO Tumble

The fall in applications from Northern Ireland is sure to continue amid uncertainty and there appears to be little the Irish government can do about it, writes Matthew Murphy.
By Matthew Murphy

In Trinity, Margrethe Vestager Touts a New Direction for Europe

EU Commissioner Margrethe Vestager spoke to the Hist about freedom of speech and balancing federalism and friendship.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

The Government’s UK Fees Pledge is Less a Solution and More a Deferral

The promise will offer only temporary relief to students in Northern Ireland and the UK planning to study here.