Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Students Need to be Treated as Key Stakeholders Within Colleges
An “us vs them” mentality can lead to students being dismissed, when they, like other stakeholders, have certain needs from colleges.

The New Dean of Graduate Studies, Fearless in Kindness and Controversy
Unafraid of confronting the most contentious of topics, Dr Neville Cox brings wit to pressing at the boundaries of critical thinking.

With Europe at a Crossroads, Younger Generations Must Reject Increasingly Polarising Forces
With populism and a lack of debate pervading political discourse, young people must fight back against increasing levels of fear and hate.

Agus muid ag troid na Géarchéime, tá méid Mac Léinn i measc ár Láidreachtaí
Is iomaí bacainní atá ag teorannú gluaiseachta na mac léinn, mar easpa taithí, ach níl méid daoine ina measc.

Editorial
In Tackling the Funding Crisis, Student Numbers is One of Our Main Strengths
There are many obstacles placed in the way of student protests, such as inexperience, but numbers is not one of them.

Editorial
We Need to Make Sure Public Focus Remains on the Funding Crisis
Student and university leaders need to make sure the public debate on higher education funding continues.

Caithfidh Gluaiseacht na Mac Léinn Tairbhe a Bhaint as Aird ar an nGéarchéim Maoinithe
Is gá do cheannairí mac léinn agus na n-ollscoileanna cinntiú go leanfaidh an díospóireacht ar mhaoiniú ardoideachas.

Analysis
One Committee, Four Parties: What Funding Option Will They Support?
The Education and Skills Committee will choose an option from the Cassells report. With a cross-party membership, who is supporting what?
We’ve Waited Long Enough, Decision on Cassells Report Must not be Delayed
The reports publication brings glimmer of hope to those opposed to loans, but swift decisions is needed.

Analysis
Despite Media Speculation, Loans are Just One Option: Here’s What You Need to Know
One option among three for the funding of higher education, a proposal for student loans raises many questions.