Opinion

Joe Biden’s Election Will Yield Slow But Positive Results for Students

A Biden presidency will bring some normalcy back to life, and possibly substantial relief for students, writes Samuel O’Brient.
By Samuel O’Brient

Is Mó an Deacracht Atá Ann Déileáil le Teip Acadúil Agus Teip san Fhíorshaol

Ní shainíonn mothúchán na teipe muid mar dhaoine, dar le Yu Hua Chaomhánach.
By Yu Hua Chaomhánach

Nár chóir duit a bheith ar Erasmus?

Níl ag cailliúnt amach ar Erasmus mar an rud is uafásaí ar domhan, ach fós féin do na mic léinn a bhaineann sé leo, nach olc an scéal é, dar le Alannah Ní Mhuirí.
By Alannah Ní Mhuirí

A Truly Sustainable Fashion Industry Will Need Collaboration – Not Competition

Regardless of what the big players say – as they protect their own interests – there is always room for more solutions, writes Aisling Byrne.
By Aisling Byrne

Students Must Find New Ways to Grab the Attention of Politicians

It’s time for us to think outside the box. It’s what we’re told to do in every Zoom class, after all, writes Tara Nic Giolla Seanáin.
By Tara Nic Giolla Seanáin

Internet Politics Feeds Tribalism and Erodes Compassion

University students might as well put our stressfully acquired knowledge about referencing and sources to the service of democracy, writes Aoibh Ní Chroimín.
By Aoibh Ní Chroimín

Prof Jane Ohlmeyer Interview: Top Five Takeaways

Ohlmeyer gave a wide-ranging interview to The University Times about what she would seek to achieve if elected Provost.
By Mairead Maguire

Rhetoric, But Little Distinction, at Provost Campaign Opener

All three candidates spoke well at Monday night’s question-and-answer session to kick off the provost elections, but voters will want to see marked differences between them, writes Eimear Finan.
By Eimear Finan

A Female Provost Isn’t the End of the Line for Gender Equality

While an all-female race is something to be celebrated, there is much more work to be done for women in academia, writes Mairead Maguire.
By Mairead Maguire

Loneliness in Normal People and in a Pandemic

The Golden Globe-nominated series hit home during the first lockdown, but as the pandemic drags on, loneliness is even more universal, writes Emer Moreau.
By Emer Moreau