Comment & Analysis
Editorial
Irish Education Institutions Have Exciting Potential to Fill Brexit Void
The government’s policy should include attracting students who may feel disenchanted with British universities that will soon exist in a post-EU world.
Higher Education Can Benefit Ireland, But to do so it Needs to be Invested In
Vincent Cunnane, President of Limerick Institute of Technology, argues that higher education needs to be invested in to ensure it remains open to all.
Contribution
Schols is Unpleasant, Challenging and Isolating. Don’t Give Up
The exam is gruelling and a source of pain for many, but it's a challenge that is definitely worth a go, explains one Schols veteran.
Minimum Alcohol Pricing is the Wrong Answer to an Over-Exaggerated Drinking Problem
Sean Barrett argues that excise duties on alcohol is a better proposal than a minimum alcohol pricing proposal that will only benefit retailers.
Contribution
The Way We Use Social Media Excludes too Many From the Discussion
In using social media as our main form of political engagement, we fail to connect with a large number of moderate individuals who don’t share their political views online.
Private School Dominance in High Points Courses Needs to be Understood
Kate Lawler argues that we must question an education system in which the largest student population is the least represented in high-points courses.
Contribution
With the Union Voting in Favour, Dispelling the Doubts About Drug Decriminalisation
Robert Keogh outlines the benefits to society, and to students, that would come with drug decriminalisation.
Contribution
Graduation: Picking Your Pocket on the Way Out
The final farewell to Trinity also provides one last opportunity for College to make money from its students.
Bacfaidh Tobhach an Mhic Léinn Tóraíocht Tácaíochta sa Choláiste
Ní an bhealach is fearr atá i dtobhach nua ar na mic léinn a thacóidh leis an gColáiste chun na leabhair chuntais a chothromú.
Editorial
A New Student Levy Would Disrupt College’s Search for Support
A new levy upon the very students who will support Trinity is not the best way to go about balancing the books.