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.
By 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.
By Ciaran Molloy

Zara Finn Elected JCR President

Finn will lead a JCR with a majority of women officers.
By Rachel O'Leary and Robert Quinn

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.
By Orla Murnaghan

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.
By Cormac Watson

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.
By Rachel O'Leary

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.
By Robert Quinn

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.
By Donal MacNamee