The University Times

Comment & Analysis

Analysis

Communications Candidates Vow to Improve Union Visibility and Transparency

In interviews with The University Times, candidates consider the importance of a solid base for advertising, increasing visibility, and creating feedback channels.

By Jack Hartnett and Nora Donnelly

Analysis

In Welfare Race, Consensus Among Candidates Over Need for Inclusivity in Union

In interviews with The University Times, candidates discuss the importance of supporting students, and why campaigns on accommodation and sexuality must continue.

By Emer Gerrard and Aoife O’Donoghue

Editorial

A Large-Scale Funding Campaign Represents a Shift in Trinity’s Approach to Funding

The campaign represents a makeshift answer to a persistent funding shortage with no clear solution in sight.

By The Editorial Board

Analysis

For a Role that Leads Union’s Internal Workings, Candidates Juxtapose Experience and Fresh Perspectives

In interviews with The University Times, candidates discuss their views on what it takes to become the union’s chief organiser and academic representative.

By Paul Glynn

Analysis

Presidential Candidates Weigh the Balance Between College Issues and National Ones

In interviews with The University Times, candidates highlight issues such as fees, repeal the eighth and union engagement.

By Eleanor O'Mahony and John Conway

Contribution

In a Digital World, Plans Don’t Mean Commitment

Elizabeth Quinn contends that technology gives us more flexibility but less responsibility.

By Elizabeth Quinn

In AARP, USI has a Roadmap for Single-issue Advocacy

Defeating fees and loan schemes means selling a compelling narrative and getting students to vote.

By Daniel O'Brien

Failing to Offer Promised Modules Jeopardises Student Degrees

James Shaw argues that failures in the provision of funding for higher education means College can’t pay for the degrees students signed up for.

By James Shaw

It May Come as a Surprise, but Trinity Needs to do More to Support Students Beyond Academics

Addressing the findings of a recent survey, in which College fares poorly at helping students with non-academic needs.

By Tom Myatt

Analysis

USI Adds its Voice to the General Election

The USI manifesto shows that students have ideas, but their votes will make the difference.

By Daniel O'Brien