OPINION

Zero-Hour Contracts Impact Negatively on Students and the Wider Workforce

James Shaw argues that zero-hour contracts are a detriment to students and examines alternative contracts that could benefit both employers and employees.
By James Shaw

How the “Self-Assured” Student Can Prevent Open Discussion

Ellen Orchard argues that the most talkative person in a tutorial can often be the least likely to allow open discussion.
By Ellen Orchard

Apparently We’re Just Not Wealthy Enough to Demand Free Education

Kevin Donoghue explores how Irish governments would rather keep companies like Apple happy than invest in third-level education.
By Kevin Donoghue

Even as Public Funding to Universities Decreases, Government Preoccupation with Control Increases

Prof Eoin O'Dell explores how the political agenda looks for control over the raising and expenditure of funding received from non-state sources.
By Eoin O'Dell

Trinity Will Play a Leading Role in Combating Climate Change

Provost Patrick Prendergast discusses the vital role that Trinity and other universities must play in addressing global climate issues.
By Patrick Prendergast

Entrepreneurship is for Everyone, not Just Business Students

President of the Trinity Entrepreneurial Society (TES), Conor Leen, outlines why studying business should not be a requirement to become involved with entrepreneurship.
By Conor Leen

Labelling University as “The Best Years of Your Life” Creates Unnecessary Pressure

Ellen Orchard argues that the pressure placed on students to enjoy university often detracts from the experience itself.
By Ellen Orchard

Consent Workshops are an Attempt to Outline What Active Sexual Consent Is

Kieran McNulty outlines the importance of the new consent workshops and discusses his own experience with sexual assault.
By Kieran McNulty
Contribution

Trinity’s Treasures Can Often Be Wasted Potential

Loic Delorme argues that Trinity fails to properly convey the worth of its many valuable antiquities.
By Loic Delorme

With Europe at a Crossroads, Younger Generations Must Reject Increasingly Polarising Forces

With populism and a lack of debate pervading political discourse, young people must fight back against increasing levels of fear and hate.
By Simon Foy