Educational Issues
More Than Half of Students Would Support a Tax Increase to Achieve Free Fees
18.2 per cent of over 1,000 students polled said they would not support such an increase.
From those Helping to Implement it, Trinity Education Project Raises Concerns
The project, which is changing how undergraduates are taught and assessed, is raising concerns over resources and the Americanisation of the curriculum.
62% of Fellows Vote in Favour of New Academic Year Structure, Including Christmas Exams
These changes to the academic year structure are part of the Trinity Education Project, and will now go to the Visitors for approval.
Motivation in Attracting Non-EU Students to Ireland is Often Cynical
Kevin Donoghue argues that although non-EU students are a valuable asset, the intentions of those attracting them here are often solely financial.
Impact of Grade Inflation Must Not Be Overstated
While an overall increase in the number of firsts could have negative consequences, the case of grade inflation in universities cannot be easily compared to other institutions.
Bí Cúramach Faoi Chóras Maoinithe a Dhíolann Iasachtaí Mac Léinn de £4 billiún d’Infhesiteoirí
Baineann cinneadh na Ríochta Aontaithe ról a thabhairt don earnáil phríobháideach i margadh iasachtaí mac léinn an bonn de chuid mhór dena hargóintí i bhfabhar iasachtaí.
Editorial
Be Wary of a Funding Model that Sells £4 Billion of Student Loans to Investors
The UK’s decision to introduce the private sector into the student loan market undermines any argument in favour of loans.
After Years of Inactivity, Haughton Institute Set to Formally Close This Year
The institute, which was established in 1998, had run deficits in recent years.
New Education Action Plan Confirms 2018 as Target for New Funding Model
Following comments from the Minister for Education in November, the new action plan sets the 2018 Budget as the timeline for a new funding model.
Editorial
Stephen Donnelly’s Switch to Fianna Fáil will not Endear Disillusioned Young People
Stephen Donnelly seems to have shocked the country, perhaps because his enthusiasm and passion for his cause had captured attention beyond his constituency.