Educational Issues
A Student Loan System is Far From the Monster it is Often Depicted As
With student groups calling for so-called "free fees", Simon Foy argues that the narrative surrounding a student loan system is too simplistic.
€47.5m Increase in Funding For Higher Education in Budget 2018
In today's budget, the government confirmed the levy on employers would also increase.
CSC’s Curious DUGES Stance, Inflated March Figure, Students Against Fees
We Have a Long Way to Go in Education, Bruton Tells TAP Audience
Addressing the audience at the 21st Century Schools of Distinction award ceremony, Bruton called for a change in how we talk about education in Ireland.
Social Democrats Propose €60m Spending Boost on Third-Level Education
In their alternative budget, the party also called for a €500 reduction in the student contribution charge.
Bruton Launches New International Fund for Irish Universities
The fund will see €500,000 being made available to institutions wishing to promote international collaboration.
Students Should be Allowed to Attend Education March, College Tells Lecturers
In an email sent by the Vice-Provost and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, lecturers were asked to make arrangements so students could avoid repercussions for attending the march.
Editorial
Students Are Frustrated and Angry. They Need Places to Air Their Concerns
The issues facing chemistry students show there are still hurdles in Trinity stopping students from raising their concerns.
Tá Fearg agus Díomá ar na Mic Léinn. Tá Gá le Fóram Éigin Chun a gCuid Imní a Chur in Iúl
Léiríonn na fadhbanna atá ag na mic léinn ó roinn na ceimice nach raibh siad in ann a gcuid imní a chur in iúl.
As Decisions Draw Near, Marches for Education and Repeal Mark One Last Push
The March for Education is part of the longer campaign before a funding decision, while the March for Choice could be the last before a referendum.