Higher Education
Creating a Culture of Going to College Across the Country
Running this week, College Awareness Week aims to show students of all ages and abilities that third level education can be open to everyone.
Making the Case for an Income-Contingent Loan Scheme
Kate Lawler argues that an income-contingent loan might make college manageable for the students whose struggles are often forgotten.
International Report Reveals Areas of Maths and Science Education have “Room to Improve”
The report showed that higher-achieving students appear to not be performing as well as their international peers.
“Ideas are not Crimes”: Michael D Higgins Highlights Global Threats to Academia
At an event organised by Scholars at Risk Ireland, the President emphasised the value of freedom of thought and its impact on society.
200% Increase in Number of Students Taking Part in Non-EU Exchanges Since 2012
The number of students taking part in Erasmus has also increased by 28 per cent, but figures remain lower than those choosing to come to Trinity as part of an exchange.
Editorial
Removing Financial Barriers Can Only Propel Access Programmes So Far
As growth in numbers of disadvantaged students entering Trinity stalls, considerations of non-monetary difficulties must take centre stage.
Does Trump’s Presidency Signal the End of the J-1 Programme?
President-Elect Donald Trump promised to end the J-1 Visa Programme, but companies such as Usit and Sayit have said it is unlikely.
Analysis
University Autonomy, and the Reasons Colleges Are Sceptical of Publicly Funded Education
Colleges see the recent decline in state funding as a reason to reduce the level of government regulation of universities.
€70m Loan from EU Bank to Fund Oisín House, Business School and New Research Institute
Announced today, the new loan to Trinity from the European Investment Bank is part of the largest investment ever in Irish education by the bank.
“Hybrid” of Three Funding Options for Higher Education Possible, Says Peter Cassells
Cassells, speaking at the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee, said that a return to the status quo would create 'deep costs' for students.