Educational Issues
GSU President Defends Lack of Opposition to Postgraduate Pay Cuts
Oye criticised the College for not tabling now-reversed pay cuts for casual staff as an issue for discussion, after she did not oppose the proposal.
Editorial
At Funding-Heavy Third-Level Debate, More Squabbles than Solutions
Issues like autonomy and student accommodation didn’t get an airing at a fractious higher education debate this week.
Díospóireacht Iomlán Faoi Mhaoiniú, le hArgóintí Seachas Réitithe
Ní raibh trácht ar bith ar neamhspléachas agus lóistín na mac léinn ag an díospóireacht ardoideachais an tseachtain seo.
Editorial
In College’s Strategic Plan, an Unspoken Priority: Rankings
Many of the policies College intends to pursue in the next five years appear specifically designed to arrest a series of rankings slumps.
In Election, a Simple Message to Politicians: Don’t Fail Third-Level
Higher education's key stakeholders on why now is the time for action on the future funding of third-level.
Micheál Martin Repeats Promise of New Higher Education Department
Martin, who first made the proposal last summer, said creating a higher education department is necessary to combat Brexit's risks.
Analysis
Education Candidate O’Connor Keeps it Local, Despite Third-Level Funding Crisis
Megan O'Connor, the sole candidate for TCDSU education officer, wants the union to get back to basics. It's unclear if students will buy it.
Research, Ratios and Postgraduates at Heart of Trinity’s New Strategic Plan
The plan, obtained by The University Times, also promises increased campus diversity, among a raft of goals for the next five years.
Analysis
Strategic Plan: Lots to Commend, but the Devil’s in the (Lack of) Detail
While well-intentioned, College's new strategic plan isn't urgent enough about tackling staff and student issues, writes Aoife Kearins.
The Top Six Takeaways from Trinity’s New Strategic Plan
From sustainability to the student–staff ratio, here are some of the standouts in Trinity's new strategic plan.