Educational Issues

Editorial

New Vice-Provost Faces the Unenviable Task of Rescuing TEP’s Reputation

Prof Jurgen Barkhoff’s success in his new role will depend largely on redeeming student perceptions of the Trinity Education Project.

Tasc Dushlánach a Bheidh ann don Leas-Propast Nua chun TEP a Réitiú

Beidh rath Ollamh Jurgen Barkhoff ag brath ar dhearcadh na mac léinn maidir le Tionscnamh Oideachas na Tríonóide a fheabhsú.

Space Shortage Leaves Maynooth Students Sitting on Library Floor

A report by higher education watchdog Quality and Qualifications Ireland recommended better co-ordination of student services.
By Donal MacNamee

Abolishing Fees Would Cost Government €229m, Says Minister

Minister for Education Joe McHugh said abolishing student contribution fees would hit the budget of the student grant scheme.
By Cormac Watson

In Second Phase of TEP, New Timetabling System to be Implemented in September

The new timetabling system will be implemented for first-years from September.
By Katy Amos

Trinity Launches Middle Eastern Centre Funded by Al Maktoum Foundation

The centre is being funded by a "generous gift" from a foundation affiliated with the Dubai ruling family.
By Cormac Watson and Donal MacNamee

Jurgen Barkhoff Begins Term as Vice-Provost

Barkhoff will return to Trinity on August 6th, having been nominated for the role while on sabbatical.
By Aisling Marren

UCC Students Occupy President’s Building in Capitation Fee Protest

Members of the protest are due to meet with UCC President Patrick O'Shea later today.
By Donal MacNamee

New Law School to Be Built Near Samuel Beckett Theatre

The construction of the new building will be funded through a combination of philanthropy and government investment.
By Emer Moreau

Mitchell O’Connor Hopes for Female University President ‘Within My Lifetime’

Mitchell O'Connor called opposition to the opening of gender-specific academic positions 'rubbbish'.
By Katy Amos