Comment & Analysis

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Finally a Tenure System That Seeks Gender Equality

Linda Hogan, Vice-Provost of Trinity, discusses the changes to the tenure-track system in order to equalise access.
By Linda Hogan
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At UCD, a Referendum Three Years in the Making

Why a three year-old falling out between UCDSU and USI matters to you.
By Daniel O'Brien
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Editorial

UCD Must Seize its Chance to Rejoin National Student Politics

Local students' unions lack the time, expertise and mandate to make a difference on national issues.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

In a Fine Gael–Fianna Fáil Coalition, Student Issues Hang in the Balance

Repeal the eighth and the higher education funding question won't be addressed optimally if both parties go into government.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

This General Election is Actually Pretty Important for Students

The outcome of this election will determine the future of abortion rights, accommodation, mental health and higher education in Ireland.
By The Editorial Board
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Students Need to Carefully Consider the Promises Being Put Forward by Other Parties

Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael, discusses education as a key driver of economic recovery, and how Fine Gael's jobs plan should matter to students.
By Enda Kenny
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Those Who Benefit from Graduates Must Contribute to their Third-Level Education

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, lays out a unique solution to the problems faced by third-level institutions.
By Eamon Ryan
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Access to a Top-Quality Education Should be Determined by Hard Work, not Ability to Pay

Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, explores the failings of the previous government and sets out a plan for more higher education funding, not less.
By Micheál Martin
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Analysis

Economists Agree There’s No Magic Bullet to Fund Higher Education

James Shaw explores different means by which higher education could be funded, beyond a simple yet expensive loan scheme for students.
By James Shaw
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Analysis

Ahead of Friday’s Election, Parties Target the Student Vote with Promises

Party manifestos promise to fund higher education and tackle the accommodation crisis – but few give clear details as to how.
By Sinéad Loftus