College

TCDSU Council Votes to Support INMO Industrial Action

After tonight's vote, TCDSU will support the Irish Nurses and Midwifery Organisation's (INMO) industrial action.
By Róisín Power

Amid Questions on Fees and Counselling, Provost Calls for Unity in Face of Funding Crisis at TCDSU Council

Speaking at TCDSU Council, Prendergast enjoyed a mixed reception from students, taking questions on the counselling service and his support for loan schemes.
By Dominic McGrath

Work to Begin on Year-Long Medium Voltage Upgrade

The year-long disruption to campus will result in a greater capacity of Trinity’s electricity supply.
By Philip McGuinness,

A Triumphant Spectacle of Human Emotion: West Side Story Comes to Dublin

Last week the Bord Gais Energy Theatre played host to the Olivier award-winning production of classic musical.
By Rebecca Wynne-Walsh
Editorial

Trinity’s New “Diktat” for Staff Reveals the Darker Side of Commercialisation

Objections to commercialisation are often dismissed as ideological. Yet new temporary contracts for support staff reveal more worrying consequences.

Nochtann “Deachtráiteas” Nua an Gné is Dorcha de Thráchtálaíocht

Is minic nach nglactar le cur i gcoinne tráchtálaíocht as bheith idé-eolaioch. Ach nochtann conartha sealadacha d’fhoireann an Choláiste iarmhairtí diúltacha den treocht sin.

Micheál Ó Siochrú Appointed Head of History Department

A professor of modern history, Ó Siochrú is the department's fourth head in 12 months.
By John Conway

The Pros and Cons of Take-Home Exams

With the Trinity Education Project looking for new ways to assess students, Loic Delorme outlines the advantages and disadvantages of a form of assessment he experienced while studying abroad – take-home exams.
By Loic Delorme

Unions Consider Industrial Action as Trinity Ends Permanent Contracts for Service Staff

While College has said promotions will still be available for staff, Unite and Siptu have said the decision shows a lack of respect for staff.
By Dominic McGrath and Róisín Power
Contribution

The Dangers of Manufacturing a Hierarchy of Degrees

Philip McGuinness argues that the perceived hierarchy of college courses is counterproductive to students' university experience.
By Philip McGuinness