Educational Issues

Editorial

With a Rethinking of the Arts/Science Distinction, Trinity has the Opportunity to be Pioneering

Talk is growing of a move from STEM to STEAM, and Trinity’s revamp of undergraduate education offers the chance to rethink traditional distinctions.

Spreagadh Láithreach, ach Luach Saothair Fadtéarmach atá i Scéim Teanga nua an Choláiste

Go fiú nuair a leathnaítear seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge, ní éireoidh siad ina gné laethúil den saol ach tar éis tamaill.
Editorial

Wary of Loans, but not Progressive Enough for State Funded, Varadkar Might Leave Education in Limbo

Varadkar’s desire to be taken seriously as a progressive politician makes loans less likely. But that doesn’t mean free education is a certainty.

Airdeallach faoi Iasachtaí, ach gan bheith Forchéimní go leor do Lánmhaoiniú, b’fhéidir go Ligfidh Varadkar Oideachas in Éiginnteacht

Laghdaíonn mianta Varadkar é féin a léiriú mar pholaiteoir forchéimní dóchúlacht scéime iasachtaí. Ach ní ionann sin is a rá go mbeidh oideachas saor in aisce cinntithe.

Former Lecturer’s “Offensive” All-Staff Email About Ann Louise Gilligan Condemned by DCU

The university suspended the account of a retired staff member in response to comments about Gilligan’s sexuality after she passed away this week.
By Sinéad Baker and Dominic McGrath

Fianna Fáil and Labour Will Not Back Creation of New Higher Education Cabinet Position

The position, seen as a sign of greater focus on the sector, has been criticised as ‘farcical’ and for being introduced to lessen the pain of demotion.
By Róisín Power
Contribution

Bruton has Listened and Learned from Universities and Students. Now he Must Act.

In a sector that now has two heads to lobby, Bruton and Mitchell O’Connor should do more than listen.
By Dominic McGrath

Bruton Returns and Mitchell O’Connor Given Third-Level Responsibility, as Funding Decisions Loom

The creation of a specific role for higher education comes at a crucial time for the underfunded sector.
By Dominic McGrath and Kathleen McNamee

Marking Firsts for Trinity and for Ireland, Leo Varadkar Elected Taoiseach

Provost Patrick Prendergast said he was “delighted” by Varadkar’s election.
By Dominic McGrath
Contribution

Activists Unite, it’s Time to Organise

Cillian Crosson, of Fossil Free TCD, discusses the value of activist training ahead of this year’s People & Planet training camp.
By Cillian Crosson