Higher Education
Editorial
On Third-Level, a Provostial Warning is Worrying. It’s Also Likely to Go Unheard
Provost Patrick Prendergast this week warned Trinity could lose up to €120 million as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Current NUIG Students to Start College on September 28th, University Says
First-year students are set to start college in November, with Christmas exams likely to be pushed back until January 2021.
I dTríú-Leibhéal, Údar Imní é Bagairt ón bPropast. Ní Dócha go n-Éisteofar Leis
An tseachtain seo bhagair Propast Patrick Prendergast go bhféadfadh an Coláiste €120 milliún a chailliúint mar gheall ar an bpaindéim choróinvíris.
Analysis
Could Online Teaching – Ushered in Mid-Pandemic – Be Here to Stay?
Online teaching certainly isn't without merit – but long-term policy changes shouldn't get their start during a crisis, writes Cormac Watson.
College is Considering Holding Large Lectures Online Until January
Trinity is considering a number of options for how to conduct teaching next year, with first years likely to start College in early November.
SUSI Grant Must be Extended Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Say Greens
The party said the grant should be extended to cover more students, as their chance to earn money during the summer has now ‘evaporated’.
Editorial
If Hospital Staff Are Heroes, Why Do Many Feel They’re a Government Afterthought?
Student nursing interns face a litany of unanswered questions, even as the government hails healthcare workers.
Coronavirus Spread Poses Major Financial Risk to Irish Universities
Contingency plans being put in place could see colleges lose tens of millions in tuition fees from international students.
Students Rally Against Political ‘Stitch Up’ By Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Around 300 protestors took to the streets today voicing opposition to a proposed political agreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Tiocfaidh ár Latté: Athoscailt Chaife na Gaeilge
D’athoscail Caifé na Gaeilge in Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh ag tús mhí Eanáir, tar éis cinneadh é a dhúnadh i mí Mheán Fómhair.