Higher Education
Students’ Union Presidents Reaffirm Commitment to Publicly Funded Higher Education
The 27 presidents of USI-affiliated unions tonight signed an open letter rejecting a proposed loan system outlined in the Cassells report.
For Leaders and Lobby Groups, Cautious Optimism Amid Plans to Prevent Loan Scheme
Loan schemes, one of three options outlined in the higher education funding report, has been met with strong opposition from students and trade unions.
With Three Options for Funding Higher Education, Cassells Report Calls for Immediate Action
The higher education funding report's three options, including a loan scheme, offer few surprises.
Editorial
With Cassells Report Expected Shortly, Time for Quiet Lobbying and Patience on Funding is Over
Anything other than the most direct action on the funding crisis would represent the abject and utter failure of the student movement.
With Housing a Government Priority, Opportunities to Address Student Crisis
After years of inaction, a new focus on fixing Ireland’s housing issue has created new energy to solve the student accommodation crisis.
New $1.2 Million Fund for Engineering and Computer Science Students to Study in Stanford
The new fellowship will cover the cost of one student a year to complete a postgraduate degree at the university.
Trinity Approves Christmas Exams and Earlier Start to Year
Trinity’s University Council today approved changes to the academic year structure that will see the introduction of an assessment week before Christmas.
New Masters in Community Health Approved by University Council
The new course, which begins on a part-time basis from September, will prepare students for the changing primary care sector in Ireland.
Editorial
With NUIG Taking Strides Forward, Trinity’s Relative Inaction on Refugee Admission is Highlighted
In light of NUIG’s newly launched scholarships, Trinity needs to do more if it is to remain a leader in access to education.
Tar Éis Dul Chun Cinn i NUIG, Cuirtear Solas ar Easpa Gnímh Coibhneasta Choláiste na Tríonóide Maidir le hIontráil Teifeach
Agus dul chun cinn mór déanta ag NUIG le scoláireachtaí nua, is gá do Choláiste na Tríonóide méid níos mó a dhéanamh chun bheith fós ina cheannaire ar rochtain oideachais.