Higher Education

TCDSU Occupy Department of Further and Higher Education, Demand Investment in Student Supports

On Thursday, February 15th, TCDSU occupied the Department of Further and Higher Education to demand increased student supports, government funding and democratisation of the university.
By Leah Downey and Clara Roche

In Support of Public Funding, Between 8,000 and 10,000 Take to the Streets

With USI estimating 5,000 students would attend the march, trade unions and groups from across the country showed up today to advocate for publicly funded education.
By Charlotte Ryan and Sinéad Baker

Second-Level Students, Together Fighting for Their Futures

After making a splash at the recent March for Education, the Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) is giving post-primary students a say in their future.
By Kate Fahy

International Student Survey Exposes Accommodation Scams and Sex-for-Rent Schemes

A survey conducted by the Irish Council of International Students has revealed that 13 per cent of international students in Ireland have fallen victim to accommodation scams, and a further five per cent have been exposed to sex-for-rent schemes.
By Clara Roche

“We Are Drowning”: Irish Students March For Increased Funding After Budget Surplus

Irish students today took to the Dáil to urge the government to use a budget surplus to address housing and education issues in a passionate protest.
By Brídín Ní Fhearraigh-Joyce

Provost Rallies for Increased Funding Ahead of Government Budget

In an email sent to all staff and students on Thursday, September 28th and in an Instagram video released the next day, Provost Linda Doyle encouraged all to “make your voice heard”.
By Alex Payne

CAO: Eight Trinity Courses Exceed 600 Points

CAO points for courses at Trinity fell by an average of 12 points.
By Clara Roche

TCDSU and UCDSU Launch Joint Digs Drive

The students’ unions of both universities have collaborated to urge homeowners with spare rooms to rent to students in need of housing.
By Phoebe Pascoe

USI Urges Affordable Housing and Tenant Protections in Submission to Private Rental Sector Review

The submission highlighted the struggles students face in accessing affordable and secure housing within the private rental sector, emphasising the urgent need for comprehensive governmental reforms.
By Clara Roche

Harris Announces Prof. Philip Nolan as Head of New Research Funding Agency

The new funding agency, which will combine SFI and the IRC, will be created with the passing of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 later this year.
By Ailbhe Noonan