Higher Education

Ní Féidir Fairsinge Ratha Taighde Choláiste na Tríonóide a Dhearmad i nGliondar faoi Bhallraíocht Leru

Tar éis aontachais Choláiste na Tríonóide chuig an grúpa ardcháile ollscoileanna, tá sé ró-éasca dearmad go n-aithníonn an gradam éachtaí taighde sna daonnachtaí freisin.
Editorial

Elation at Leru Membership Shouldn’t Ignore the Breadth of Trinity’s Research Success

After Trinity’s acceptance by the prestigious organisation, it is too easy to forget that the honour recognises research achievements in the humanities as well.

The Increasing Corporatisation of Trinity Threatens to Undermine Its Core Function as a University

Trinity and Irish universities remain seriously underfunded by the state, but sacrificing collegiate values in favour of commercialisation presents many problems.
By James Shaw

“Consensus” on Funding Decision by Next Budget, According to Minister for Education

Speaking to Trinity Young Fine Gael, Bruton appeared to contradict the earlier timeline set out in the Action Plan for Education.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

Fees for Universities and not ITs Would Test Commitment to Free Education

USI needs to consider how they might respond to an offer of free education for institutes of technology students.

When Rethinking How We Teach Undergraduates, We Have to Think About the Big Picture

Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Chris Morash, discusses how College aims to keep the big picture in mind while looking at each course and how its assessed.
By Chris Morash

Marching in Step with Students Abroad

As Ireland and other international education systems face cuts, #FundOurFuture is aiming to provide a platform for international campaigns to support each other.
By Kathleen McNamee

25% of Men Aged 15-24 Have Taken Drugs, According to New Report

Launched today by Trinity's Prof Catherine Comiskey, the report also found that the use of ecstasy had increased dramatically over the last four years.
By Kathleen McNamee
Analysis

Moving Beyond the Uncertainty of Brexit: Examining Northern Irish Universities’ Philosophy

For Northern Irish universities and students, uncertain impacts of Brexit and uncertain budgets remain as affected groups strive to ensure that universities remain at the forefront of discussion.
By Ellen Orchard
Editorial

The Idea of a Neutral Union Raises Important Questions, but the UCD Campaign Left Too Many Unanswered

For unions that see themselves as more than the providers of puppy rooms and condoms, the consequences of an apolitical union were unclear.