Comment & Analysis

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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.
By The Editorial Board
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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.
By The Editorial Board
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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.
By Kevin Donoghue
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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.
By Dominic McGrath
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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.
By Louise Lawless
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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'.
By Bláithín Wilson
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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.
By Simon Foy
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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.
By Eamon Ryan
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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.
By The Editorial Board
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Ní Féidir Fairsinge Ratha Taighde Choláiste na Tríonóide a Dhearmad i nGliondar faoi Bhallraíocht Leru

Tar éis aontachais Choláiste na Tríonóide chuig an grúpa ardcháile ollscoileanna, tá sé ró-éasca dearmad go n-aithníonn an gradam éachtaí taighde sna daonnachtaí freisin.