Higher Education

‘Stay in Touch’, Provost Urges Alumni During African Philanthropy Tour

Provost Patrick Prendergast spent the last week touring Africa as part of Trinity's new philanthropy campaign.
By Emer Moreau

Over 90% of New Student Beds in Dublin Demand Rents Above €800

Since 2016, 5,465 student beds have been built in Dublin. Over 90 per cent cost more than €800 per month.
By Donal MacNamee

Colleges Must Mitigate Effects of Stricter Lockdown on Students – USI

The Union of Students in Ireland said this evening that third-level institutions must mitigate any potential educational disadvantages faced by students with the introduction of increased measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
By Emer Moreau

Only ‘Most Essential Work’ to Take Place On Campus, Says Harris

The decision was made at a cabinet meeting earlier today on the recent surge in coronavirus cases.
By Cormac Watson

Government to Extend WiFi Initiative for Students to 90 New Locations

Difficulty accessing the internet in rural communities has become a major talking point in higher education circles since the outbreak of the pandemic.
By Cormac Watson

Former Trinity Researcher Stripped of Blog Award for Inventing Holocaust Victims

Dr Marie Sophie Hingst, who completed a PhD in Trinity in 2017, allegedly added the names of 22 fictitious Holocaust victims to international records.
By Donal MacNamee

2020: Aistear a bhí Thuas Seal agus Thíos Seal don Ardoideachas

Bunaíodh an Roinn Ardoideachais i mbliana, agus bhí an-tionchar ag an gcoróinvíris ar an tríú leibhéal.

Trinity Researchers Awarded €2.1m in COVID ‘Rapid Response’ Funds

The funding is part of government-funded €10.5 million investment into 39 research and innovation projects related to the coronavirus.
By Jane Cook

GMIT Apologises After Lecturers Overheard Insulting Students

Footage of GMIT lecturers discussing students’ performance in a presentation has been circulating online in recent days.
By Emer Moreau

Maggie Cusack Appointed First President of Munster Technological University

Cusack is currently the dean of natural sciences in the University of Sterling.
By Cormac Watson