Higher Education

Gaeilgeoirí Gan Cúis Imní Tar Éis Cinnidh NUIG

Níl Ceannaire Ollscoil le Gaeilge éigeantach chun cultúr Gaelach a bhuanú.
By Christopher McMahon

By Awarding Scholarships to Refugees, DCU sets a Precedent Other Universities Should Follow

Kate Lawler examines DCU's compassionate approach to help refugees and agrues that other Irish universities should follow suit.
By Kate Lawler

New Education Action Plan Confirms 2018 as Target for New Funding Model

Following comments from the Minister for Education in November, the new action plan sets the 2018 Budget as the timeline for a new funding model.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

Stephen Donnelly’s Switch to Fianna Fáil will not Endear Disillusioned Young People

Stephen Donnelly seems to have shocked the country, perhaps because his enthusiasm and passion for his cause had captured attention beyond his constituency.

Ní Thuillfidh Athrú Stephen Donnelly go Fianna Fáil Meas Daoine Óga

Cé nach ann sin ach sampla eile de pholaiteoir ag cur díomá orainne, is dócha go bhfuil geit níos mó bainte as an tír de bharr díograise Donnelly a tharraing aird taobh amuigh dá dháilcheantar.

Inequality is Rising and More Needs to be Done to Tackle It

Seán Barret argues that inequality is rising, and the education system needs to be the one that tackles it.
By Seán Barrett

Calls for “Reasoned Debate”, as Fellows Vote on Trinity’s Transition to Christmas Exams

The new academic year structure has already been approved by University Council, but requires the assent of the Fellows.
By Sinéad Baker

New Research Initiative Criticised After Concerns Over Ranking Academics

The initiative has already drawn criticism from IFUT over concerns that it might lead to competition between academics.
By Róisín Power and Sinéad Baker

Nochtann Conartha Sealadacha i gColáiste na Tríonóide Ceisteanna faoi Fhéinriail na n-Ollscoileanna

Ní cheart go mbeadh trualach rialacháin ar ollscoileanna, ach ní ionann féinriail agus caitheamh le baill forine go holc.
Editorial

Temporary Contracts in Trinity Raise Questions Over University Autonomy

Universities shouldn’t be burdened by regulation, but autonomy isn’t a right to treat staff poorly.