Educational Issues
TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally
The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".
Contribution
Higher Education Needs To Be Talked About By Party Leaders
Christopher McMahon argues that higher education is too important an issue not to be discussed by party leaders, following the televised debate last night.
“Students Against Fees” March in Support of Institutes of Technology Strike
The march, which will join strikes at a number of DIT campuses, gathered over sixty students in Front Square.
Proposed Amendments of College Statutes to Change Definition of “Student” Following High Court Case
New statutes set out to define the differences between current and past students of the College.
New Student Group, “World For World”, to Provide Translation Service for Student Refugees
The group hopes to use Trinity students to create a not-for-profit translation service, with proceeds from which going to the Trinity Humanitarian Fund.
Significant Clarifications Made to Academic Appeals Process
Following working group recommendations, sweeping changes to recommendations on exam and academic appeals.
After Criticism Over Impact on Female Academics, Trinity Revises Tenure-Track Proposal
Changes to proposal to be considered at a meeting of the College Board tomorrow.
After Years of Frustration, Institutes of Technology Staff to Strike on February 3rd
Institutes of technology will see their lecturing staff go on strike, calling for the government to re-evaluate and open a conversation on the future of higher education in Ireland.
Labour Promises to Reduce Student Contribution Charge by €500 if Elected
Minister for Education also discussed €100 million in additional funding and supports for third-level at Connolly Café Youth Forum.
Analysis
USI Adds its Voice to the General Election
The USI manifesto shows that students have ideas, but their votes will make the difference.