Higher Education

Students Are the Ones Who Suffer with a “Funding” Loan System

Students should not be the ones bearing the brunt of the need for greater institutional funding, writes USI President Kevin Donoghue.
By Kevin Donoghue

Trinity Admissions Study to Place Less Emphasis on Personal Statement from Next Year

The personal statement, an area of the study that has attracted criticism in the past, is to become a less significant part of the assessment of applicants.
By Dominic McGrath

Whether its Right to Teach Ethics to Business Students

In studying business, there is little consensus about what ethics are, or how they should be taught. In Trinity, they're considered a good investment.
By Hugh Mitchell

Tá Sé Áiféiseach Nach Bhfuil Táillí Saor in Aisce á bPlé in aon chor

Toisc gur ceann den uimhir bheag de thíortha aonaracha san Eoraip muid nach bhfuil táillí saor in aisce i bhfeidhm, is iad na daoine a deir gur córas míréalaíoch nó áiféasach é atá cuma sheafóideach orthu.
Editorial

The Fact That Free Fees Aren’t Even on the Table is Absurd

When we’re practically one of the only countries in Europe that doesn’t have free fees, those who say it’s unrealistic or absurd for Ireland are the ones who are being preposterous.

“Students Against Fees” Group to Bring New Motion Against Loans and Tuition Fees to TCDSU Council

Those present at a meeting in the Arts Block tonight agreed on bringing a “broad” motion to the next council meeting on December 15th.
Analysis

Looking Abroad in Response to Our Student Loan Scheme Dilemma

In light of speculation on the possible recommendation of government-supported student loans by the Higher Education Working Group, Paul Glynn examines how student loan systems of varying successes have panned out abroad.
By Paul Glynn
Editorial

Despite Increased Pressures, Trinity Continues to Innovate

Trinity may be restricted by an unsustainable funding shortfall, but its new courses show the College is continuing to innovate.

In Ainneoin na nDeacrachtaí ar fad, tá an Coláiste go Fóill i mBun Nuálaíochta

Tá teorainn ar an gColáiste de thoradh ar easpa maoinithe, ach taispeánann a chúrsaí nua go bhfuileadar go fóill i mbun nuálaíochta.
Editorial

Students Pay Different Fees, But Deserve the Same Treatment

Many fail to think about why non-EU students feel like “second-class citizens”.