OPINION
For High-Quality Sport, We Need Better Facilities and the Best Athletes
In a new sports strategy, the Director of Sports and the Dean of Students have put forward a number of proposals that would revolutionise Trinity sport.
Finally a Tenure System That Seeks Gender Equality
Linda Hogan, Vice-Provost of Trinity, discusses the changes to the tenure-track system in order to equalise access.
At UCD, a Referendum Three Years in the Making
Why a three year-old falling out between UCDSU and USI matters to you.
Students Need to Carefully Consider the Promises Being Put Forward by Other Parties
Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, discusses education as a key driver of economic recovery, and how Fine Gael's jobs plan should matter to students.
Those Who Benefit from Graduates Must Contribute to their Third-Level Education
Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, lays out a unique solution to the problems faced by third-level institutions.
Access to a Top-Quality Education Should be Determined by Hard Work, not Ability to Pay
Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, explores the failings of the previous government and sets out a plan for more higher education funding, not less.
Analysis
Economists Agree There’s No Magic Bullet to Fund Higher Education
James Shaw explores different means by which higher education could be funded, beyond a simple yet expensive loan scheme for students.
Labour Will Not Tolerate Destructive, Socially Regressive Education Policies
Joan Burton, leader of the Labour Party, discusses future funding options for higher education that will see the sector thrive.
Contribution
Ireland’s Anti-Establishment Movement May Appeal More to Young People than Traditional Parties
Simon Foy explores the disillusionment with traditional Irish parties and how it may shape the new Dáil.
We Don’t Have to Live in an Unequal Society
Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, argues for total reform of the education sector and the elimination of third-level fees.