Higher Education
Trinity Has Lowest Dropout Rate of Any Irish University, at 7%
With 13 per cent of students not progressing in NUIG and the University of Limerick, Trinity is only university to improve.
As Another Campaign Begins, Five Years of Strife Continue for Nursing Students
The current problems facing nursing students can only be understood in the context of previous disputes.
The Likelihood of a Loan Scheme Does Not Require Silent Acceptance From Students
There is no logical reason for TCDSU to vote against a mandate.
Contribution
Until the Revolution Comes, Working Group Loan Recommendations Aren’t So Bad
Cathal Kavanagh argues that an income-contigent loan scheme, in addition to increased maintenance payments, isn't the neoliberal plot it's made out to be.
The Former NASA Expert Pioneering Acclaimed Mars Research From Trinity
Dr Mary Bourke of Trinity's Department of Geography, and formerly of NASA, made headlines recently for her work in understanding winds on Mars.
TCDSU Council Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose Increase in Fees
Tonight's motion follows the recent failure of a motion opposing introduction of loan schemes.
€3 Million Announced to Improve Access to Education
Lynn Ruane, herself an access student, was present at the launch.
20 Questions for the Higher Education Working Group
The leak of the Cassells report leaves many questions unanswered.
Lynn Ruane to Run for Seanad
TCDSU President Lynn Ruane is to hand in her nomination form this week, and is looking to serve as “a representative for education.”
Editorial
Voter Registration Has a Purpose, and This Is It
The leak of the working group’s recommendations gives students’ unions the time and the obligation to fight for students in the general election.