Higher Education

Law School Considered as Next Target of College Philanthropy Campaign

At a meeting of the College Board in January, the Provost noted that the Law School could come under Trinity's philanthropy campaign.
By Sinéad Baker

Trinity’s Commercial Company Appoints Two New Directors

Trinity alumni Muireann Kelliher and Michael Dwan have been appointed to the company, which hopes to raise €1.5 million in income over the next five years.
By Bronagh Kennedy

Trinity Defies National Trend in CAO Applications to Nursing

The number of nursing applications to Trinity have increased amidst unrest and potential industrial action among nurses and midwives.
By Róisín Power

Despite Sharp Questions, Sides More United than Divided at Unification Hustings

At the first and only hustings of the preferendum campaign, both sides squared off on the Dining Hall steps.

After Calls from Student and Trade Unions, Government Suggests Raising Employer Levy to Fund Third Level

A report published today has recommended a small increase in the levy, which could provide €200 million to the sector.
By Dominic McGrath

The Merits of Doing a Dissertation

James Shaw discusses Trinity’s unique position of offering undergraduates the chance to do a dissertation and outlines what students can expect from the experience.
By James Shaw

TCDSU Council Votes to Endorse Michael Kerrigan for USI President

The union's council also endorsed Amy Kelly for campaigns and Niamh Murtagh for welfare, the only two contested positions in this year's elections.
By Dominic McGrath and Kathleen McNamee

Unite to Organise Ballot, as Hopes Fade of Deal with College

The union had given College two weeks to offer a new deal to administrative staff after their first offer failed to address staff concerns.
By Dominic McGrath

B’fhéidir go bhfuil Ról Lárnach ag Gnéithe Uathúla Oideachais na Tríonóide do Thabhartais

Tugann an fianaise go bhfuil tabhartais ag leibhéal níos airde anseo ná mar atá siad in ollscoileanna na Ríochta Aontaithe go bhfuil ár gcéimithe difrúil ar bhealach éigin.
Editorial

Unique Characteristics of Trinity Education Could be the Key to Alumni Funding

The finding that donations proportionally exceed those of UK universities suggest Trinity is doing something right in attracting philanthropy.