Educational Issues
This Women’s Week, Remember: Now Is No Time to Rest on Our Laurels
Electing an all-female TCDSU sabbatical team was a powerful statement of intent, but there is more work to be done, writes Kathleen McNamee.
Trinity to Introduce Elective on Middle Eastern Culture
The elective will delve into the perceptions students have of the Middle East and North Africa and the historical foundations of these perceptions.
Zara Finn Elected JCR President
Finn will lead a JCR with a majority of women officers.
TCDSU to Re-Introduce Off-Campus Officer
Students voted at council this evening to re-introduce an off-campus officer, amid concerns over engagement with off-campus students.
TCDSU to Compile Gender Equality Data on Future Candidates
A motion passed at TCDSU council this evening aims to ensure gender equality among candidates for the union's sabbatical positions.
Trade Unions Condemn Third-Level Gender Inequality
SIPTU representatives also warned of the impact of perilous working conditions on women employed by higher education institutions.
Ní Féidir TEP a Réitiú le Paraisiútáil na ‘gComhaltaí Measúnaithe’ isteach sna Rannóga
Ba chóir go mbeidh comhaltaí measúnaithe ag dul i gcomhairle cruinn le coistí intéarnacha na roinne agus ionadaithe ranga.
Editorial
College Can’t Solve TEP by Parachuting ‘Assessment Fellows’ into Departments
Assessment fellows must consult very closely with internal departmental committees and class representatives.
New ‘Assessment Fellows’ to Examine Students’ Workload Under TEP
The assessment fellows will advise departments how to improve and diversify the way they assess students.
UCC Students Vote to Increase Student Media Funding
Sixty per cent of UCC students voted for increased capitated charges in order to establish satellite common rooms and better fund student media.