Educational Issues

The University Times Podcast: Tracking TAP’s Success

Thousands of students have benefited from Trinity's access programme. We talk to TAP's staff to find out why it's so revolutionary.

In Three Universities Students Seek the Right to Leave Their Union

A group of students in DCU launched two petitions on campus. One is calling for an end to automatic union membership.
By Róisín Power

A Lamentable Snap Election, Welcome TCDSU Election Changes, Smoke-Free Zones

New Appointment Process to End ‘Pass by Compensation’ Staff Promotions

The reforms have been welcomed by the Irish Federation of University Teachers.
By Niamh Egleston

Trinity to Organise European Gender Equality Conference

It will be the first time the conference will be held in Ireland amidst ongoing work to improve gender equality in third-level institutions.
By Ciaran Molloy

Ice Sculpture and €13,000 Bill for CIT President’s Retirement Party

The spending left politicians cold at the Public Accounts Committee today.
By Dominic McGrath

Students and Staff Unite to Condemn Postgraduate Fee Hike

At a town hall meeting, students questioned the rationale behind the fee increase.
By Róisín Power

Universities Must Look to Self-Preservation, Warns Provost

'Is the future of public universities best served by being part of a public sector?', Prendergast asked at a seminar today.
By Dominic McGrath

Universities to Offer €250,000 Salaries to Top Staff

Universities will hope the decision will help them attract top researchers post-Brexit.
By Dominic McGrath

Law School Addresses Concerns for Law and French

Students from the course have raised concerns about the teaching on the course and the built-in year abroad, with many opting to transfer to law.
By Eleanor O'Mahony