Educational Issues

College Approves Fixed Timetable Rollout

From next year, a fixed timetable system will be phased in.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

Attendance Issues Plague TCDSU for Second Consecutive Council

In the absence of quorum, TCDSU's council was unable to vote on a motion to introduce an Irish-language committee.
By Aisling Marren and Donal MacNamee

TCDSU To Trial Online Voting for Class Rep Elections

The union will discuss the implementation of the new voting system at tonight's council.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

The Arts Might Not Teach Us How to Make a Living – But They Teach Us How to Live

In a world increasingly focused on making us employable at all costs, it's worth remembering the value of arts courses, writes Alanna MacNamee.
By Alanna MacNamee

Freedom and Flexibility are the Hallmarks of the Most Successful Universities

Universities are ready to tackle the challenges that face them but they must be given autonomy to do so, writes Patrick G O’Shea.
By Patrick G O’Shea

University Council to Discuss Trinity’s University of Sanctuary Prospects

TCDSU President Shane De Rís will present to University Council on the scholarship scheme for asylum seekers.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

Provost, a ‘Believer’ in Public Funding, Defends College’s Commercial Strategies

During an address this evening, Prendergast said relying on public funding would mean that 'everything would have continued to tumble down'.
By Eleanor O'Mahony and Donal MacNamee

University Rankings Are ‘Reductive’, Provost Tells Staff and Students

During an address to staff and students, Provost Patrick Prendergast defended Trinity's persistent fall in university rankings.
By Donal MacNamee

Business School Seeks Ryanair Entrepreneurship Chair

The school is also hiring a chair of strategic development, amid the ongoing construction of its new €80 million building on Pearse St.
By Jennifer Johnston

USI ‘Regrets’ No Student Representatives on Gender Equality Taskforce

The Union of Students in Ireland criticised the lack of student representation on the government's gender equality taskforce.
By Donal MacNamee