Comment & Analysis
Níl an Coiste Oideachais Réidh do Dhíospóireacht Anaibí faoi Ardoideachas
Bhí a chuma ar an scéal ag cruinniú an Choiste Oideachais an tseachtain seo go raibh cúpla ball ag brath ar achoimre Sparknotes na tuairisce Cassells.
Editorial
Removing Financial Barriers Can Only Propel Access Programmes So Far
As growth in numbers of disadvantaged students entering Trinity stalls, considerations of non-monetary difficulties must take centre stage.
Editorial
Politicians are not Ready for the Grown-Up Debate on Higher Education
The Education Committee meeting this week often seemed like members were relying on a Sparknotes summary of the Cassells report.
It is High Time We Legalised Cannabis
Efforts to change how the drug is classified in Ireland have largely focused on decriminalisation, but its time we take steps towards legalisation.
Analysis
University Autonomy, and the Reasons Colleges Are Sceptical of Publicly Funded Education
Colleges see the recent decline in state funding as a reason to reduce the level of government regulation of universities.
Contribution
In Examining Countries That Enshrine Women’s Rights into Law, Ireland is Far Behind
Louise Lawless examines how the Irish law system is failing its women.
The Former Dean of Research at the Forefront of Brain Health Worldwide
Across a diverse career, Professor Emeritus Ian Robertson, the founding director of Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, is most proud of his theory of 'cognitive reserve'.
The Current Campaign to Repeal the Eighth is Fatally Flawed
Simon Foy argues that the campaign to repeal the eighth amendment needs some major reforms if it is to win a referendum.
It’s Time to Divest From Fossil Fuels
Acknowledging Fossil Free TCD's recent success, Eamon Ryan TD, outlines Ireland's next big environmental challenge.
Editorial
Elation at Leru Membership Shouldn’t Ignore the Breadth of Trinity’s Research Success
After Trinity’s acceptance by the prestigious organisation, it is too easy to forget that the honour recognises research achievements in the humanities as well.