College

62% of Fellows Vote in Favour of New Academic Year Structure, Including Christmas Exams

These changes to the academic year structure are part of the Trinity Education Project, and will now go to the Visitors for approval.
By Sinéad Baker

Delay to Plans to Replace TSM Programme and Introduce New Subject Combinations

Plans to replace TSM as it currently stands with new combinations have been delayed until at least 2019, after 'the wheels kept getting stuck in the mud'.
By Sinéad Baker

Despite Repeated Promises of “Inclusion”, TCDSU Remains an Elusive Entity

With 'inclusion' once again taking centre-stage in elections, Simon Foy argues that it's a campaign buzzword that should be treated with scepticism.
By Simon Foy

Motivation in Attracting Non-EU Students to Ireland is Often Cynical

Kevin Donoghue argues that although non-EU students are a valuable asset, the intentions of those attracting them here are often solely financial.
By Kevin Donoghue

Impact of Grade Inflation Must Not Be Overstated

While an overall increase in the number of firsts could have negative consequences, the case of grade inflation in universities cannot be easily compared to other institutions.

Ní Gá le hÁibhéil Maidir le Tionchar Boilscithe Grádaithe

Cé gurbh fhéidir go mbeadh iarmhairtí diúltacha ag méadú buanaithe an uimhir céimeanna den chéad scoth, ní éasca an rud é cás boilscithe grádaithe in ollscoileanna a chur i gcomparáid le hinstitiúidí eile.

In Trying to Secure Student Accommodation, Universities Face a Multitude of Challenges

As the student accommodation crisis rages on, institutes are trying to secure their own beds, but face plenty of roadblocks.
By Simon Foy

After Years of Inactivity, Haughton Institute Set to Formally Close This Year

The institute, which was established in 1998, had run deficits in recent years.
By Jamie Sugrue

Following Temporary Exclusion Last Year, Trinity Ranked 131st in World by Times Higher Education

Trinity has also been retrospectively moved up for the 2015-16 year, from 160th to 101st.
By Kathleen McNamee

TCDSU to Request Changes to Construction Schedule, as Luas Works Continue

The works have have drawn significant complaints from campus residents and the union will request periods of no night-time work.
By Aisling Marren