Educational Issues

Students Claim Victory, with Mass Front Square Rally

Hundreds gathered in Front Square for a rally against supplemental exam fees.
By Niamh Egleston and Róisín Power

Mary Robinson to Take On Trinity Professorship

The former Trinity Chancellor will reportedly take up a role as an adjunct professor of climate justice.
By Emer Moreau

McHugh Quizzed Again On Student Fees

Minister for Education Joe McHugh was asked how much it would cost to reduce the student contribution fee.
By Donal MacNamee

Student Counselling Service Considers Rebrand

Concerns have been raised that the current name is not 'sufficiently inclusive' of all aspects of the service.
By Donal MacNamee

RCSI On Track to Get University Status

New legislation passed through the Oireachtas will allow higher education institutions to apply to the Minister for Education for university status.
By Emer Moreau

Trinity Geneticists Reveal 8,000 Years of Cattle Herding History

Using DNA extracted from ancient bones, Trinity scientists uncovered the role of domestic animals in livestock herding over thousands of years.
By Emma Donohoe

13% of Students Opt In to New Trinity Electives

Trinity's new elective modules will be studied by 1,578 students from next September.
By Cormac Watson

Trinity Helps Found Astronomy Education Centre in Birr

Trinity's School of Physics has helped create the Astronomical Midlands, a new educational initiative.
By Emma Donohoe

Trinity PhD Student Calls for Seat for Travellers in Seanad

Trinity student Patrick McDonagh told the Seanad: 'When you look at our political system, you do not see Travellers present.'
By Donal MacNamee

In Trinity, Scientists Map Animal Life Cycles – From Salmon to Sharks

Prof Yvonne Buckley from Trinity participated in a study mapping the life cycles of 121 species of organism.
By Donal MacNamee