Educational Issues
Ireland’s Youngest Students’ Union is Fighting For its Autonomy
Dublin Business School Students' Union, now in its third year of existence, is vying for more independence from the college.
Trinity Rises to 117th in Times Higher Education World Rankings
The ranking comes after Trinity rose 10 places in June in the QS World Rankings.
Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh to Lead NUI Galway from 2018
Ó hÓgartaigh will replace Dr Jim Browne, who will step down from the role after 10 years.
Reaction to Animal Testing in Trinity is Hypocritical and Inconsistent
Ciannait Khan argues that momentary, self-righteous anger does little to further the more fundamental questions about how we treat animals.
Expanded Government Power Could Erode Third-Level Independence, Warns University of Limerick President
The email to staff warned that if investigatory powers are expanded, it could lead to a ‘serious erosion of autonomy’.
New Survey Finds 60% of Parents Could Support Student Loan Scheme
The survey also revealed that parents can spend over €10,000 a year putting a child through college.
Analysis
Going by Today’s CAO Offers, Business is Booming in Trinity
The first round of offers sees points increases for business courses under the new system, while Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) slide after years of stagnation.
Editorial
Trinity’s Response to Government Temporary Contract Intervention Will Be Telling
The higher education sector will be using Trinity’s reaction as an indicator of what the government may or may not tolerate.
Beidh an t-aighneas Tionsclaíoch i gColáiste na Tríonóide mar Láthair Thastála de bharr na Hidirghabhála Rialtais
Beidh an freagra a thugann Coláiste na Tríonóide mar chomhartha don earnáil a chinnfidh dearcadh na n-ollscoileanna eile sa tír.
UCDSU and ULSU Decline Offer from USI to Attend National Training Event
The presidents of the two unions, alongside MISU, gave mixed reasons for not attending the Belfast training event.