Comment & Analysis
Contribution
For Higher Education, Budget 2017 Displays a Short-Term Focus
While any investment is welcome given the ongoing crisis, €36.5 million is out of place given the government's hyperbolic rhetoric.
Those in Trinity With the Chance to Vote in the US Election Should Seize It
Simon Foy considers the vital role students will play in electing the next president and discusses the importance of overseas votes.
Ní Maith an tIonadaí do Réitigh Pholaitiúla atá i gComhdhearcadh Polaitiúil
Cibé acu an t-oochtú leasú nó an t-ardoideachas atá i gceist, is ga cinntí a dhéanamh le comhdhearcadh nó gan é.
Editorial
Political Consensus is a Poor Substitute for Political Solutions
Whether over higher education or repeal the eighth, decisions need to be made with or without consensus.
Bua ag Fossil Free TCD, in Ainneoin an Fhorthoraidh Samhna
Cé go bhfuil a chuma ar an scéal go bhfogróidh an Coláiste go ndídhílseoidh sé i mí na Samhna, tá bua le haimsiú go fiú i gcur chuige an ghrúpa féin.
Editorial
For Fossil Free TCD, a Victory Regardless of November’s Outcome
While it looks likely the College will announce that it will divest in November, the group’s approach is something of a victory in itself.
Proposals Similar to a Graduate Tax Could Help Deal With Funding Challenges
Between the funding crisis, rising student numbers and Brexit, the Irish third-level sector is in dire need of a new funding model to meet these challenges argues Brian Hayes MEP.
Contribution
Trinity’s Admin Failings Hinder an Otherwise Incredible Erasmus Experience
Stephen McLoughlin discusses the difficulties he faced with Trinity administration both before he went on Erasmus and on his return.
From Funding to Policy Failings to the Casualisation of Staff, the Very Fabric of Third-Level is Threatened
Mike Jennings, General Secretary of the Irish Federation of University Teachers, on some of the biggest issues facing the sector, both students and staff.
Contribution
Diary of an Academic: What Your Lecturers Actually do All Year
Prof Patrick Geoghegan breaks down how an academic spends their year, from the summer months to preparing for term to that elusive free time.