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.
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.
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.
Ice Sculpture and €13,000 Bill for CIT President’s Retirement Party
The spending left politicians cold at the Public Accounts Committee today.
Students and Staff Unite to Condemn Postgraduate Fee Hike
At a town hall meeting, students questioned the rationale behind the fee increase.
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.
Universities to Offer €250,000 Salaries to Top Staff
Universities will hope the decision will help them attract top researchers post-Brexit.
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.