Educational Issues

Sampla Inbhraite go bhfuil Lá na Cinniúna Tagtha do Mhaoiniú Ardoideachais

Léirigh an agóid tiomantas troid ar son an oideachais ó mhic léinn agus baill foirne nach bhfachtas le blianta anuas.

Despite a Successful Student March, Obstacles Remain

With something tangible to fight against, this year's demonstration was notably successful, but fighting for a publicly funded system in this climate presents many obstacles.
By Simon Foy

Arts, Activism and Making a Higher Education Campaign Cool

With Rubberbandits and Metropolis helping to support the march today, students' unions are increasingly using the arts to support their activism.
By Dominic McGrath
Analysis

For Unions and Groups Across the Country, a Multitude of Reasons to March for Education

Leaders from unions and interest groups from all over Ireland explain why they are marching in against the introduction of student loans.

Unions Increase Calls for Activism, With Students Needing Little Persuasion

While opposition to loans has provided an a strong reason for marching, unions have also offered everything from gigs to barbeques to encourage attendance.
By Dominic McGrath

Trinity Will Fundamentally Change the Way it Assesses its Students

The Vice-Provost, Chris Morash, discusses how College is looking to change the way it assesses students by moving away from final summative exams towards a more formative approach.
By Chris Morash

Exploring the Link Between Getting a Master’s Degree and Improving Your Employability

Kate Lawler argues that an increasing number of employers are placing a greater emphasis on practical experience over a postgraduate qualification.
By Kate Lawler
Editorial

150% Increase in Emergency Counselling Appointments Contrasts with Successive Cuts to Services

Rise in demand for emergency appointments should be met by College with increased funding and support for students in need.
Editorial

Students Should Aspire to Pensioners’ Reputation for Electoral Punishment

Rather than begrudging their favour by the government, students should emulate the consistent and cohesive voting habits of their grandparents’ generation to avoid being overlooked.

Is Gá do Mhic Léinn Glacadh le Sampla Chlú na bPinsinéirí i leith Píonós Toghchánach

In áit bheith doicheallach faoi shochar an rialtais a thuill siad, ba cheart go ndéanfadh mic léinn aithris ar nósanna vótála leanúnacha agus chomhthachtaitheach glúine a sean-thuismitheoirí chun a n-eisiamh a sheachaint.