Educational Issues

Ní Thuillfidh Athrú Stephen Donnelly go Fianna Fáil Meas Daoine Óga

Cé nach ann sin ach sampla eile de pholaiteoir ag cur díomá orainne, is dócha go bhfuil geit níos mó bainte as an tír de bharr díograise Donnelly a tharraing aird taobh amuigh dá dháilcheantar.

Inequality is Rising and More Needs to be Done to Tackle It

Seán Barret argues that inequality is rising, and the education system needs to be the one that tackles it.
By Seán Barrett

New Research Initiative Criticised After Concerns Over Ranking Academics

The initiative has already drawn criticism from IFUT over concerns that it might lead to competition between academics.
By Róisín Power and Sinéad Baker

Pharmacy Students call on College’s Support to Oppose Surprise Fees and Unpaid Placement

Students are lobbying against increased final-year tuition fees and an unpaid placement in their final year.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Editorial

Temporary Contracts in Trinity Raise Questions Over University Autonomy

Universities shouldn’t be burdened by regulation, but autonomy isn’t a right to treat staff poorly.
Editorial

“Baptism Barrier” Primary Schools and Impersonal CAO Should Learn From Each Other

The Irish education system, at different stages, either reduces applicants identities to a number or fixates on their religious belief.

From Video Games to Pretend Pharmacies, Lecturers are Finding New Ways of Assessing Students

The Trinity Education Project is looking to reduce exams and finding innovative ways to assess. Across Trinity, lecturers are already finding new ways.
By Sinéad Baker
Editorial

Unpaid Library and Accommodation Charges Suggest Some Want to Have their Cake and Eat it

While outstanding student contribution charges may be due to lack of means, other failures to pay will indirectly detract from services that others need.

Ní Athróidh Córas Grádaithe Nua an tSean-Ardteistiméireacht

Cé go mbeidh an friotal so-aitheanta A1, A2, B1 agus B2 chun imeacht agus cuma an athraithe ar thorthaí, is í an chruálacht chéanna atá i ndúshlán na hArdteistiméireachta.
Editorial

New Grading System Won’t Change Old Leaving Certificate

While the familiar language of grading may be on the way out, the cruel substance of the Leaving Certificate remains as before.