Educational Issues

12-Month J1 Visa Programme Extended for Further Three Years

The agreement, signed today by the US and Ireland, doesn't include the four-month visa used by thousands of students each summer.
By Dominic McGrath

Bacfaidh Moilleanna i gClárú do Mhic Léinn Idirnáisiúnta Uaillmhian an Rialtais Féin

Tá an próiseas fada clárúcháin agus athnuachana víosaí a bhacann mic léinn idirnáisiúnta agus iad ag iarraidh dul abhaile um Nollaig thar smacht an Choláiste - agus is ón rialtas atá na leasuithe le teacht.
Editorial

Delays in International Student Registration Will Frustrate Government’s Own Ambition

The government’s failure to reform the registration system will only lead to international students looking elsewhere for their education.

TCDSU Warn of Dangers of Loan Schemes in Submission to Education Committee

The submission comes ahead of the union's appearance before the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee on December 8th.
By Dominic McGrath

In DCU, 94% Vote to Stay in USI

The union has been a member of USI since 2014, after a referendum on re-affiliation passed by a single vote.
By John Conway

Artificial Intelligence and the Apocalypse: The Science Gallery Launch 2017 Programme

Vice-Provost Chris Morash and Senator Lynn Ruane launched the gallery's new programme.
By Róisín Power

Creating a Culture of Going to College Across the Country

Running this week, College Awareness Week aims to show students of all ages and abilities that third level education can be open to everyone.
By Eva Dolan

“Ideas are not Crimes”: Michael D Higgins Highlights Global Threats to Academia

At an event organised by Scholars at Risk Ireland, the President emphasised the value of freedom of thought and its impact on society.
By Dominic McGrath

200% Increase in Number of Students Taking Part in Non-EU Exchanges Since 2012

The number of students taking part in Erasmus has also increased by 28 per cent, but figures remain lower than those choosing to come to Trinity as part of an exchange.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Editorial

Removing Financial Barriers Can Only Propel Access Programmes So Far

As growth in numbers of disadvantaged students entering Trinity stalls, considerations of non-monetary difficulties must take centre stage.