Educational Issues

Provost Discusses Precarious Employment at Address to College

Provost Linda Doyle also responded to issues around accommodation, costs of living, PhD stipends, and the climate crisis in her address to the college community.
By Ailbhe Noonan and Phoebe Pascoe

PCAU To Submit Proposal to Harris on PhD and Postgraduate Researcher Rights

The proposal was discussed at a Town Hall held by the PCAU on Friday.
By Ailbhe Noonan

Postgraduates Express Concerns Over Future of Representation in College

Discussions were held on the future of postgraduate representation in Trinity over two town halls this week.
By Alex Payne and Ailbhe Noonan

Trinity’s New Graduation Protocol: What Does it Mean for Students?

With the first wave of graduations to follow the new protocol underway, Gina Bagnulo explores what the new rules mean for students.
By Gina Bagnulo

Harris Confirms Double SUSI Payment to Be Made on December 16th

The payment comes as part of a number of measures in Budget 2023 to help alleviate the cost of living crisis for students and their families.
By Ailbhe Noonan

HEA Bill Approved by Oireachtas

The bill was passed by the Houses of Parliament with new amendments late last night.
By Alex Payne

Students Walk Out of Classes to Protest Rising Cost of Living

Thousands flocked to Front Square at 11.11am today after being allowed to leave classes, a move made by the administration to show solidarity with students protesting.
By Charlie Hastings

Ireland Ranks Third for Third-Level Attainment in OECD Rankings

The report also outlined that the number of young people not in employment or education dropped to 12.1 per cent and that 63 per cent of young people in Ireland are in education.
By Alex Payne

Students Left Unable to Find College Accommodation as Housing Crisis Worsens

A number of students told The University Times that they were concerned about the costs of finding and renting accommodation.
By Faye Madden and Ailbhe Noonan

Independent Senators, USI Urge Harris to Amend HEA Bill

Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins and the USI push for Minister Harris to reform HEA Bill.
By Seán Cahill