Educational Issues

Editorial

Is Any Part of the Trinity Education Project Going Well?

Trinity’s high-handed approach has led to more than simple teething problems.

An bhfuil rud ar bith ag éirí go maith leis an Tionscnamh Oideachais na Tríonóide?

Chruthaigh gníomhaíochtaí seafóideacha na Tríonóide fadhbanna níosa measa ná a bheifeá ag tnúth leis.

HEA Faces ‘Risks’ Under New Data Protection Rules

The Higher Education Authority could face challenges collecting data from Irish colleges under stricter data protection laws.
By Ciannait Khan

Disadvantaged Students Half as Likely to Progress in College

Students from DEIS schools had a non-progression rate of 19 per cent, according to new figures from the Higher Education Authority.
By Ciannait Khan

Trinity and Trade Unions Clash Over Earlier Term Date

SIPTU has accused Trinity of failing to engage with staff over the Trinity Education Project.
By Dominic McGrath

Government Commits €415m for National Training Fund in 2018

The announcement comes as the review of the fund continues.
By Philip McGuinness

Trinity Teams Up With UCDSU For Disability Rights Seminar

The seminar will be attended by government minister Finian McGrath and will explore political representation for people with disabilities.
By Donal MacNamee

UL Launches ‘Game-Changing’ Research Centre

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys launched the Confirm Centre today.
By Jack Synnott

UCC Generates €2.3m Daily for Irish Economy

A new report reveals that UCC students add €24.8 million to the Irish economy in their first year after graduation.
By Isla Hoe

How Universities Put Survival Before Their Staff

Ulf Strohmayer argues that entrepreneurial, commercialised universities have become shadows of their former selves.
By Ulf Strohmayer