Educational Issues
Editorial
The Library Panic Revealed TCDSU’s Unhealthy Attitude Toward Student Woes
Being paid to represent 17,000 students for a year is not only no ordinary job, but a privilege.
‘Frenzy’ Outside Library, As Reduced Opening Hours Leave Students Battling for Seats
Over a hundred students were forced to queue outside the library this morning.
End of TSM Spells Trouble for Repeating Students
Students studying TSM courses that are set to be discontinued will not be able to repeat the year in their original subject combination.
Contribution
In Defence of the Trinity Electives
Robert Quinn writes that the 27 Trinity Electives available in 2019/20 embrace the areas that modern minds should care to be educated in.
Repeating TSM Students May Be Forced to Change Course
Changes to TSM mean students in certain combinations will not be able to repeat years in their chosen course.
‘Urgent’ Changes Needed In Creative Arts School, Report Finds
Staff in the school have been left 'exhausted' by their huge workload.
Fate of Admissions Feasibility Study Up in the Air
Trinity may discontinue its scheme that admits applicants using a personal statement and fewer CAO points.
Unpacking the Origins of Imaginary Courses, From Jam-Making to Kanye West Studies
Fables of courses in basket weaving and theories of Beyonce abound when students are applying for the CAO.
Contribution
For Many Students, Dropping Out Isn’t the Challenge – It’s Staying In
Being in a course with a high dropout rate is demoralising at best and actively discouraging at worst, writes Aoife Kearins.
Chris Morash Steps Down as Vice-Provost
Provost Prendergast has proposed that Prof Jürgen Barkhoff’s replace Morash.