Comment & Analysis

Analysis
Presidential Candidates Focus on Representation, Empowerment and Access to Education Ahead of Race
In interviews with The University Times, candidates discuss balancing College issues with national ones and engaging with students.

The Ambitious Scientific Leader Embracing Art and Creating New Perspectives
Director of the CONNECT research centre and Professor of Engineering and the Arts, Linda Doyle, on combining her passion for science and the arts.

The Art of Protesting Still has the Ability to Effect Great Change
Protesting is often maligned as being unconstructive. Recent examples in Trinity and further afield prove its worth.

No, College Tribune, That Wasn’t Plagiarism in Trinity News
The College Tribune yesterday reported that Trinity News apologised for plagiarising articles from UCD newspapers.

Social Media Detoxes are Difficult Because We Depend on Online Platforms in an Irreversible Way
Ellen Orchard examines the way in which social media is both a damaging and an essential component of the world today, making stepping away from it difficult

Nochtann Conartha Sealadacha i gColáiste na Tríonóide Ceisteanna faoi Fhéinriail na n-Ollscoileanna
Ní cheart go mbeadh trualach rialacháin ar ollscoileanna, ach ní ionann féinriail agus caitheamh le baill forine go holc.

Editorial
Temporary Contracts in Trinity Raise Questions Over University Autonomy
Universities shouldn’t be burdened by regulation, but autonomy isn’t a right to treat staff poorly.

Ba Cheart go mBainfeadh Bunscoileanna “Bacainne Baiste” agus an CAO Neamhphearsanta Ceachtanna as a Chéile
Ag céimeanna éagsúla, déanann córas oideachais na hÉireann uimhir d’fhéiniúlachtaí iarrthóirí nó thugann sé a aird iomlán ar a gcreideamh.

Editorial
“Baptism Barrier” Primary Schools and Impersonal CAO Should Learn From Each Other
The Irish education system, at different stages, either reduces applicants identities to a number or fixates on their religious belief.

Contribution
The Question of Reclaiming the Word Queer
As we approach the end of Rainbow Week, Lauren Guy examines how the word 'queer' is being reclaimed as an all-inclusive term by many in the LGBT community.