Higher Education

From English Studies to Mathematics: How Trinity’s Points Have Changed

A compilation of Trinity's CAO points over the past six years shows just how dramatically points have shot up as a result of the new grading system.
Editorial

The Education Departments Were Uncoordinated Last Week. Best Not Let it Fester

Last week saw startling announcements from Higher Education Minister Simon Harris.

No Space for Extra Freshers, Say Trinity Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris today said that the government would be introducing 800 extra college spaces this year.
By Emma Donohoe

Leaving Cert Results Skyrocket Under Calculated Grades System

Foley said that the system was 'the fairest possible solution given the extraordinary circumstances in which we find ourselves'.
By Cormac Watson and Molly Furey

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin Details Two-Year Harassment By UCD Colleague

Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is one of Ireland's top academics and a broadcaster for RTÉ.
By Emer Moreau

Only Students in Exceptional Circumstances Can Move Course Online

Student requests to move online will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
By Sárán Fogarty

Harris Pledges to Overhaul ‘Archaic’ College Governance Structures this Year

Harris made the comments at a webinar run by the Dublin Chamber this afternoon.
By Sárán Fogarty

Irish Universities to Lose €250m in this Academic Year Due to Pandemic

A report conducted by the Parliamentary Budget Office projected a total loss of €328 million across 2019/20 and 2020/21.
By Rachel O’Leary and Molly Furey

Next Year Will Be Like No Other. Registration Fees Should Reflect This

Students go to college to learn face to face with lecturers – not over Zoom. Charging them the full registration fee is unfair, writes Eimear Finan.
By Eimear Finan

Laundrette Closure Unfair on Health Science Students, says TCDSU President

The laundrette closed today, despite students being informed that it would close in early September.
By Cormac Watson