OPINION
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Sean Binder’s Arrest Represents the Criminalisation of Compassion
One can only make sense of what is happening to Sean Binder in light of EU policy to criminalise solidarity, writes Dr Andrew Finlay.
Today’s Housing Revolution Means a Very Different Future
The housing crisis is undoubtedly a severe problem. But young people on the frontlines can cultivate a better approach, writes Ciannait Khan.
Human Rights Defenders are Under Threat – Students Must Support Them
After college, students have around 2,000 weeks before retirement – they must use them to improve human rights and support Human Rights Defenders, writes Mary Lawlor.
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The Government Must Ensure Students Coming From Rural Areas Aren’t Left Behind
The economic effects of the coronavirus – as well as the logistical hurdles caused by moving to college – means the government must step in and help rural communities, writes Annie Hoey.
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We Need to Talk About Suicide
Suicide is a crisis that is robbing people of their futures, and we need to start acting accordingly, writes Alex Connolly.
Today, Govt Ceded Ground to Third-Level Institutions Battling for Autonomy
Allowing universities to decide their fate in level five was a win for third-level autonomy, writes Molly Furey.
Online Classes Have Created a Plethora of New and Neverending Discomforts
Zoom classes have proven exceedingly awkward thus far. More needs to be done to make online learning work, writes Faye Curran.
Is a Virtual Hub the Future of Freshers’ Fair?
The pandemic has forced societies to rethink freshers' week – in many ways for the better, writes Mairead Maguire.
Ireland Must Commit to Increased Third-Level Funding And Equal Access for All
The economic arguments are clear: Ireland must increase funding to its higher education institutions, writes Laura Harmon.
The Pandemic Throws Up Challenges for Third-Level – But Also Opportunities
Higher education institutions and students face a myriad of challenges, but this is also a chance to tear up the rulebook and bring about real reform, writes Seán Defoe.