Editorial

Editorial

Be it Salmon, Ussher or Burke, Watson isn’t the First Dogmatist to Get Something Named After Him

For better or worse, leading academics with unsettling opinions are frequently honoured – and recently, too.
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Given Lack of Funding Support, Proposed Government Control of Universities is an Affront

A proposed extension to the powers the government holds over universities poses a real threat to the troubled sector.
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With a New Alliance Between Unions, Potential For Greater Impact on Funding

A coalition between the four largest unions in higher education has huge potential, but will need to aim higher than their previous collaborations.
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The New Smoking-Free Zones Are Not About Restricting Your Freedom

Rather than using smokers as targets, the new policy is a practical solution to a persistent problem.

Níl na Criosanna gan Caitheamh Tobac chun bhur Saoirse a Shrianadh

In áit caitheamh le ceansaitheoirí mar íobartaigh, is réiteach phraiticiúil le fadhb leanúnach atá sa pholasaí nua.

In Earnáil Tearcmhaoinithe, is Gá nach ligimid do Leas Airgeadais An Saol Acadúil a Smachtú

Doimhníonn tráchtaí a rinne leas-seansailéir Ollscoil na Banríona an imní atá ar mhórán daoine maidir le todhchaí an ardoideachais
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In an Underfunded Sector, We Cannot Let Financial Interests Dictate Academia

Comments made by the vice-chancellor of Queen’s deepen the concerns many have about the future of academia.
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In Difficult Job Market, a More Nuanced Scheme Than JobBridge Is Needed

In a climate where graduates find it increasingly difficult to compete with their peers, internship programs such as JobBridge can help but significant reforms are needed.

I Margadh Oibre Deacair, tá Scéim Níos Caolchúisí Ná JobBridge ag Teastáil

I dtimpeallacht ina bhfuil deacrachtaí mhóra ag céimithe iomaíocht a dhéanamh lena gcomhaoisí, is féidir le scéimeanna intéirneachta cabhrú leo ach tá athchóirithe suntasacha ag teastáil.
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Academic Gender Quotas are an Extreme Solution to an Extreme Problem

Divergent promotion trends between men and women require systemic, qualitative changes.