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The Trinity Initiative Encouraging Progression to College and Finding New Ways to Teach

From Shakespeare to Barbie dolls, Bridge21 is reinventing teaching in a bid to better equip second-level students and teachers for 21st-century learning.
By Jenna Clarke-Molloy and Sinéad Baker

Two New Postgraduate Courses for Business and Computer Science

An MSc in operations and supply change management and a new master’s degree in computer science are set to begin in Trinity over the next two years.
By Aidan Carolan

Highlighting College’s Desire for a New Funding Model, Vice-Provost Reminds Students They’re Marching for “Future Generations”

The College administration's support in facilitating today's march for education and finding a new funding model is echoed on campuses across the country.
By Chris McMahon and Róisín Power

The Ambiguous Role of the Class Representative

Loic Delorme argues that although the role of a class representative is a multi-faceted one, representatives should take a greater interest in Council and student politics in general.
By Loic Delorme

Trinity Will Fundamentally Change the Way it Assesses its Students

The Vice-Provost, Chris Morash, discusses how College is looking to change the way it assesses students by moving away from final summative exams towards a more formative approach.
By Chris Morash

With $1.2 Million, Trinity Researchers to Examine Link Between Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Dementia

With funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, the ways in which the brain becomes vulnerable following acute illnesses are to be investigated.
By Bronagh Kennedy

With no Temporary Facilities Available, Simon Perry Building Demolition on Hold Until E3 is Complete

The highly specialised building was due to be demolished by September 2018 for the new business school.
By Róisín Power

For the Head of Trinity’s Nursing, an Unconventional Route Through a Look at Addiction

For the Head of Trinity's School of Nursing and Midwifery, Prof Catherine Comiskey, it was the study of addition that brought her to lead one of the world's top departments.
By Kathleen McNamee

A Life of Tending to Trinity’s Trees

With nearly 50 acres of grounds and new additions planned up to 100 years in advance, Trinity's groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining College's green image.
By Kathleen McNamee

Exploring the Link Between Getting a Master’s Degree and Improving Your Employability

Kate Lawler argues that an increasing number of employers are placing a greater emphasis on practical experience over a postgraduate qualification.
By Kate Lawler