Higher Education
TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally
The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".
Fine Gael Fail to Commit to Funding Model for Higher Education
While the manifesto fails to outline any funding model for higher education, the manifesto commits the party to spend €100 million each year on the sector.
Analysis
With Election Called, Which Coalition Offers the Best Solution for Higher Education?
Coalitions which may produce the best result for students may not be the best ones when it comes to adequate funding of third-level.
“Students Against Fees” March in Support of Institutes of Technology Strike
The march, which will join strikes at a number of DIT campuses, gathered over sixty students in Front Square.
Analysis
Between General Elections, Promises from Parties on Higher Education Become Clearer
Comparing the manifestos of the political parties between 2011 and now reveals broken promises and clearer policies.
USI Lobby Minister for Education on Manifesto Asks
USI lobbied Minister O'Sullivan to include key features of their recently-launched manifesto in the Labour Party manifesto.
After Failure of Existing Programme, Trinity Launches New Preparation Scheme for Non-EU Students
The new course will be delivered by Marino Institute of Education, developed in consultation with Trinity lecturers.
Proposed Amendments of College Statutes to Change Definition of “Student” Following High Court Case
New statutes set out to define the differences between current and past students of the College.
New Student Group, “World For World”, to Provide Translation Service for Student Refugees
The group hopes to use Trinity students to create a not-for-profit translation service, with proceeds from which going to the Trinity Humanitarian Fund.
After Criticism Over Impact on Female Academics, Trinity Revises Tenure-Track Proposal
Changes to proposal to be considered at a meeting of the College Board tomorrow.