Comment & Analysis
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.
Student Groups Move Towards Lobbying in an Attempt to Effect Greater Change
Simon Foy examines the shift away from protesting and towards lobbying that has taken place across the student movement in recent years.
Tógann Cur Chun Cinn Forbairtí Eolaíocha go hInrochtana Coláiste na Tríonóide as an Saol Acadúil go Saolta na nDaoine
Chun ollscoileanna a chomhcheangal i saol an phobail, tá sé riachtanach dul i dteagmháil le muintir na tíre agus iarrachtaí taighdeoirí a aithint.
Editorial
Promotion of Scientific Advances in an Accessible Format Propels Trinity out of Academics and into People’s Lives
Engaging the public and recognising researchers’ efforts are essential means of integrating universities into public life.
In Éirinn agus sa Ríocht Aontaithe, Is Gá bheith Cúramach i dtreo Leasuithe Ardoideachais
Níl sé cinnte go bhfuil reachtaíocht d’ardoideachas millteach, ach is gá nasc ar bith idir maoiniú agus spriocanna a dhiúltú.
Editorial
In the UK and Ireland, Higher Education Reforms Need to be Treated with Caution
Legislation for higher education isn’t inherently insidious, but any links between targets and funding should be resisted.