Educational Issues

Editorial

The Idea of a Neutral Union Raises Important Questions, but the UCD Campaign Left Too Many Unanswered

For unions that see themselves as more than the providers of puppy rooms and condoms, the consequences of an apolitical union were unclear.
Editorial

College Will do More than the Bare Minimum in Addressing Gender Equality Shortcomings

Faced with persistent gender inequality in Irish academia, College plans to go above and beyond in addressing inadequacies in current structures.

Why I Took the Decision to Make Third-Level Education Free

Former Minister for Education Niamh Bhreathnach discusses her time in government and why she introduced free third-level fees in 1996.
By Niamh Bhreathnach
Editorial

Trinity Aims to Redefine its Education, but Has to Build on Broken Systems to Do So

From online systems to the way it supports societies, in being ambitious with the Trinity Education Project, College must realise it is building on shaky foundations.

Tá Coláiste na Tríonóide chun a oideachas a Mhínghlanadh, ach Caithfidh Sé dul i ngleic le Córais Bhriste

Idir córais ar líne agus an bhealach ina thacaíonn sé le cumainn, agus é ag léiriú uaillmhéine leTionscadal Oideachais na Tríonóide, caithfidh an Coláiste a bhunús nemahiontaofa a aithint.
Editorial

Governmental Support for Irish-language Schools must Extend Beyond the Gaeltacht

While increases in funding for Gaeltacht schools go some way to reverse previous cutbacks, the large Irish speaking population outside the Gaeltacht are yet to benefit.

Is Gá do Thacaíocht an Rialtais do Ghaelscoileanna Leathnú thar na Ghaeltachtaí

Agus méadú maoinithe do scoileanna Gaeltachta ag freaschur na gciorruithe, níl tairbhe bainte amach fós ag an bpobal Gaelach taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht.

Acmhainní Bhreise do Scoileanna Gaeltachta á Fhógairt ag an Rialtas

Beidh scoileanna sna ceantair Gaeltachta chun tairbhe a bhaint as acmhainní breise agus ról sa phróiseas pleanála, de réir polasaí nua an rialtais
By Chris McMahon

By Selling Its Naming Rights, Trinity is Selling Itself Short

Selling naming rights to campus buildings is the sad, but not unexpected, result of a university left with nowhere else to look to for funding.
By Simon Foy
Editorial

A Tangible Indication That We’re in a Watershed Moment for Higher Education Funding

This week’s demonstration displayed a commitment to fighting for education from students and staff not seen in years.