Higher Education
Analysis
Going by Today’s CAO Offers, Business is Booming in Trinity
The first round of offers sees points increases for business courses under the new system, while Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) slide after years of stagnation.
Northern Irish Students Bolster Increased CAO Applications to Trinity
Trinity saw an increase in first preferences on the applications, continuing after last year saw a reverse in a downward trend.
Editorial
Trinity’s Response to Government Temporary Contract Intervention Will Be Telling
The higher education sector will be using Trinity’s reaction as an indicator of what the government may or may not tolerate.
On Results Day, Bruton Defends Leaving Certificate Changes and Offers Assurances
The system hasn’t been dumbed down, Bruton says, as he visits schools and helpline centres on results day.
Government Intervenes to Warn Universities Against Excessive Use of Temporary Contracts
The letter, sent earlier this month, has been praised by trade unions as a vindication of their position on the use of fixed-term contracts for support staff
Students Set to March Again in October, as Decision on Education Funding Draws Nearer
USI's national council is expected to vote tomorrow for a national demonstration to take place on October 4th.
Trinity Report Finds Employment Level for Postgraduates Below National Average
The 2015 report showed that nine per cent of postgraduates got a job in higher education, a figure significantly below the national average.
Editorial
It’s Not Hard to Find Potential Culprits for Trinity’s Surprising Employability Showing
Trinity graduates perform only marginally better than their peers from elsewhere – but it’s not entirely clear why.
With Third-Level Awaiting News of Teaching Review, UK Students’ Union Caution Wariness
USI are cagey about a possible Teaching Excellence Framework, but we’re unlikely to see some of the more radical boycotts seen in the UK just yet.
No End in Sight to Trinity’s Dispute with Staff, Despite Final Promotions Promise
Trinity say they will run the final round of promotions in September for support and administrative staff.