Educational Issues

Editorial

The Many Political Miscalculations in the Supplemental Fees Debacle

The actions of both TCDSU and the College have led to an extraordinary standoff.

Tourists Locked Out as Students Shut Trinity’s Gates

Security was forced to shut Nassau St and Front Gate in the face of protests.
By Kathleen McNamee

An Iliomad Mí-Áirimh i Scigdhráma na Táillí Athscrúduithe

Chruthaigh gníomhartha TCDSU agus an Choláiste leamhsháinn éachtach.

Sinn Féin Senator Condemns Trinity’s Supplemental Exam Fee

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on education said that the introduction of the €450 flat fee was 'outrageous'.
By Ciaran Molloy

College Defends Supplemental Exams Fee Decision

The Vice-Provost, Chris Morash, said that the decision will be beneficial to students.
By Róisín Power

Students Protest, as Anger Against Fees Boils Over

Hundreds of students also protested against the introduction of supplemental exam fees.
By Dominic McGrath and Niamh Egleston

In Heated Meeting, Students Pledge Opposition to Supplemental Fees

Students met in response to Trinity’s decision to introduce €450 fees.
By Donal MacNamee and Dominic McGrath

Senior Tutor Blames Government for Supplemental Fees

Aidan Seery, in a Facebook post, said that fees were ‘avoidable’ if the government had addressed higher education funding.
By Róisín Power
Editorial

TCDSU Must Immediately Take Direct Action Against College

It is not necessary to outline why the decision to introduce a €450 supplemental fee is outrageous in every sense.
Analysis

Higher Education’s Long March to Funding is Far From Over

Where there once was panic, we now have inertia, when it comes to higher education funding.
By Dominic McGrath