Educational Issues
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Opposition Defeat Seanad Motion Calling for Free Education
The defeat is a blow to student activists, who had strongly supported the Labour motion.
Calling All Senators: Vote Today to Reject Loans and Support Free Education
Senator Ivana Bacik argues that the Seanad must vote today to return higher education to something that's free for all students.
With Seanad Vote, Fianna Fáil has Chance to Crystallise Stance on Third-Level Funding
USI President, Michael Kerrigan, said the lack of a clear rejection of a loan scheme was disappointing.
Universities Face Serious Criticism, with Dáil Committee Raising Concerns in Report into Financial Management
The Public Accounts Committee report calls into question financial management in several universities.
Editorial
Trinity’s New Technology Campus Has Ambition, But It’ll Need Luck on its Side
The new campus will need to weather and overcome the external influence of Brexit and Trump.
Tá Uaillmhian ag an gCampas Teicneolaíochta, Ach Beidh Ádh ag Teastáil Uathu
Beidh ar an gcampas dul i ngleic le tionchar seachtrach Breatimeachta agus Trump.
With Ambitions to Transform Dublin, Trinity’s €1bn Second Campus Could Require 20% State Funding
Some buildings on the new technology campus in Grand Canal Dock could be completed within five years.
Editorial
By Fighting for Marriage Equality in Northern Ireland, Students have a Chance to Make a Difference
After a week where students North and South supported each other on LGBT issues, we are reminded of how the groups can work together.
Ar Mhaithe le Gach Duine, Tá Níos Mó Acadóirí Phoiblí ag Teastáil
Cuireann cinneadh Patrick Geoghegan leanúint ar aghaidh lena chlár stairiúil raidió leis an réimse acadóirí a chabhraíonn le gach duine.
Editorial
For all Our Sakes, We Need More Public Academics
Patrick Geoghegan’s decision to continue his history radio show for free is a strike in favour of academics helping to educate us all.