Educational Issues
Trinity Awarded Over €10 Million in Research Funding by Science Foundation Ireland
The funding will be used to support five different research projects across College.
Contribution
Is Trinity Failing to Bridge the Gap Between the Arts and the Sciences?
As College prioritises STEM subjects, a concern for the future of other courses remains.
Contribution
Until the Revolution Comes, Working Group Loan Recommendations Aren’t So Bad
Cathal Kavanagh argues that an income-contigent loan scheme, in addition to increased maintenance payments, isn't the neoliberal plot it's made out to be.
Working Group to Consider Changes to Examination Appeals Process
The aim is to reduce the amount of appeals heard by the Court of Academic Appeal.
TCDSU Council Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose Increase in Fees
Tonight's motion follows the recent failure of a motion opposing introduction of loan schemes.
€3 Million Announced to Improve Access to Education
Lynn Ruane, herself an access student, was present at the launch.
Editorial
Reassessing How We Assess is Welcome, but Christmas Exams are Not the Right Answer for All
As talks of semesterised assessment continue, assuming that Christmas exams should be brought in across the board is a mistake.
Lynn Ruane to Run for Seanad
TCDSU President Lynn Ruane is to hand in her nomination form this week, and is looking to serve as “a representative for education.”
Students Are the Ones Who Suffer with a “Funding” Loan System
Students should not be the ones bearing the brunt of the need for greater institutional funding, writes USI President Kevin Donoghue.
Trinity Admissions Study to Place Less Emphasis on Personal Statement from Next Year
The personal statement, an area of the study that has attracted criticism in the past, is to become a less significant part of the assessment of applicants.