Educational Issues

Study Spaces Extended in 24-Hour Library for Supplementals

The first three floors of Kinsella Hall will be turned into a 24-hour study space in August.
By Cormac Watson

Provost: New Government Oversight a ‘Risk’ to University Autonomy

Provost Patrick Prendergast said government interference in higher education could 'damage the university system'.
By Donal MacNamee

At Dáil, Students Protest Against Plans to Scrap Disability Allowance

TCDSU President Laura Beston said the grant is 'something that needs to be fought for and maintained'.
By Cormac Watson

Trinity Neurologists Make Fresh Discovery on Motor Neurone Disease

Researchers from the College's unit of neurology have discovered new information that will help improve treatment of motor neurone disease.
By Emma Donohoe
Editorial

Munster Tech University Raises Many Questions. Answers Are Hard to Find

There are myriad issues that need to be solved if Ireland is to get a second technological university.

Eascraíonn Ceisteanna ó Ollscoil Teic na Mumhan. Is Doiligh Freagraí a Aimsiú

Is iomaí fadhb atá le réiteach má tá an dara ollscoil le bunú i gCúige Mumhan.

Trinity Professor Gets €150k Grant to Tackle Climate Emergency

Wolfgang Schmitt from Trinity’s School of Chemistry received a European grant to develop technologies that could mitigate global heating.
By Emma Donohoe

Universities Demand ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Third-Level Funding

Irish universities have called for €117 million in core funding for third-level in the government's budget for 2020.
By Donal MacNamee

Government Seeks More Accountability from Third-Level Institutes

The government has mooted changes to the Higher Education Authority Act, insisting current legislation 'reflects a different era'.
By Emer Moreau

Door-to-Door Healthcare Can Reduce Infant Mortality, Trinity Economist Says

A new study, co-authored by a Trinity professor, has found a low-cost strategy for tackling child and infant mortality rates in Uganda.
By Emma Donohoe