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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HEA Bill Approved by Oireachtas
The bill was passed by the Houses of Parliament with new amendments late last night.
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.
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.
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.
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.