Educational Issues

Reformed TCDSU Academic Senate Could Return Next Year

The revised academic senate, which was not run this year, will feature fewer senators and less frequent meetings.
By Ella Connolly

Denied Career Progress, Professional Staff Describe Climate of ‘Stagnation’

Technical and support staff have not had the chance to obtain promotions or progressions this year.
By Donal MacNamee and Emer Moreau
Editorial

Facing a Complacent College, Students Must Fight Rent Hikes Tooth and Nail

Proposed increases to the price of Trinity’s accommodation will contribute to the unaffordability of higher education.

Ní Mór do Mhic Léinn Troid i gCoinne Arduithe Cíosa go Fíochmhar

Chuirfeadh an t-ardú cíosa atá beartaithe ag an gColáiste le róchostas an ardoideachais.

Ahead of Finance Committee, 80 Postgraduates Protest Teaching Pay Cuts

Almost 80 staff and students gathered outside House One this morning calling for a reversal of a teaching pay cut approved before Christmas.
By Emer Moreau and Orla Murnaghan

Graduate Dean Condemns ‘Unfair Criticism’ of GSU President Over Postgrad Pay Cuts

Prof Nevill Cox wrote he has 'nothing but sympathy for the GSU president' after she came under fire for not opposing pay cuts for casual staff.
By Donal MacNamee

Are Colleges Doing Enough to Care for Their Student and Staff Parents?

With Ireland's early years sector at 'tipping point', a look at how colleges work to make higher education accessible to student and staff parents.
By Rachel O’Leary

College to Allow Students Switch Between Single, Joint-Honours Courses

Trinity will also phase in a new online enrolment system in June as part of the almost-installed Trinity Education Project.
By Emer Moreau

Campus Accommodation Prices Could Increase by 4%

A document from the agenda of Trinity's Finance Committee proposes a four per cent increase in 'all staff and student rates'.
By Emer Moreau

Trinity Researchers Flag ‘Urgent Need’ for Investment in Palliative Care

TILDA research shows that the number of dying patients who need palliative care will increase by 84 per cent by 2046.
By Emma Donohoe