The psychotherapist contested the 2020 general election for the Green Party.
By Gillian O'Neill
The former diplomat has been vocal about his issues with the EU in the past, and believes there should be more debate about the benefits and drawbacks of Ireland's membership of the bloc.
By Seán Cahill
The PhD candidate has spent five years researching the negative repercussions of gaps and inequalities in education.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara
The former councillor and current PhD student is well briefed on environmental policy but less concerned with higher-education issues.
By Jody Druce
The former rugby player is running on a three-pronged platform of economy, north-south relations and disability advocacy.
By Emer Moreau
The former army captain a long-time campaigner for disability rights and tackling sexual harassment and abuse in the Defence Forces.
By Mairead Maguire
Green Party councillor Hazel Chu outlines her progressive vision for Irish politics as she contests the Seanad bye election.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara
The Trinity mathematician was the subject of a number of unflattering rumours after his death, but he is a key figure in one of the most important roles of academia: blue-skies research.
By Gillian O'Neill
Toxic productivity and burnout aren't formally recognised conditions, but there's no doubt that they're widespread problems in colleges.
By Sophie Coffey
Poverty rates and skill shortages are the key reasons for needing more students in the city.
By Emma Taggart