Higher Education

From Brexit to the Border, the Northern Irish Election will Change Trinity’s Relationship with the North

While Trinity has been successful in attracting Northern students, it needs to adapt to the challenges facing the region.
By Philip McGuinness

Trinity’s Total Income Rose to €355 million in 2015/16, a 7% Increase from the Previous Year

The increase in income comes as Trinity has become less reliant on state funding, with the majority of financial support coming from non-exchequer sources.
By Daniel O'Beirne

More Than Half of Students Would Support a Tax Increase to Achieve Free Fees

18.2 per cent of over 1,000 students polled said they would not support such an increase.
By Christopher McMahon

From those Helping to Implement it, Trinity Education Project Raises Concerns

The project, which is changing how undergraduates are taught and assessed, is raising concerns over resources and the Americanisation of the curriculum.
By Róisín Power

Despite Repeated Promises of “Inclusion”, TCDSU Remains an Elusive Entity

With 'inclusion' once again taking centre-stage in elections, Simon Foy argues that it's a campaign buzzword that should be treated with scepticism.
By Simon Foy

Motivation in Attracting Non-EU Students to Ireland is Often Cynical

Kevin Donoghue argues that although non-EU students are a valuable asset, the intentions of those attracting them here are often solely financial.
By Kevin Donoghue

Ní Gá le hÁibhéil Maidir le Tionchar Boilscithe Grádaithe

Cé gurbh fhéidir go mbeadh iarmhairtí diúltacha ag méadú buanaithe an uimhir céimeanna den chéad scoth, ní éasca an rud é cás boilscithe grádaithe in ollscoileanna a chur i gcomparáid le hinstitiúidí eile.

Bí Cúramach Faoi Chóras Maoinithe a Dhíolann Iasachtaí Mac Léinn de £4 billiún d’Infhesiteoirí

Baineann cinneadh na Ríochta Aontaithe ról a thabhairt don earnáil phríobháideach i margadh iasachtaí mac léinn an bonn de chuid mhór dena hargóintí i bhfabhar iasachtaí.
Editorial

Be Wary of a Funding Model that Sells £4 Billion of Student Loans to Investors

The UK’s decision to introduce the private sector into the student loan market undermines any argument in favour of loans.

Following Divestment, New Campus Committee will Advise Provost on Sustainability

The new committee will aim to help Trinity achieve membership of an international network on environmentally sustainable campuses.
By Jenna Clarke Molloy