Comment & Analysis
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contribution
In a Digital World, Plans Don’t Mean Commitment
Elizabeth Quinn contends that technology gives us more flexibility but less responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
Analysis
USI Adds its Voice to the General Election
The USI manifesto shows that students have ideas, but their votes will make the difference.
Contribution
Students are Organised and Angry in the UK. What Can we Learn?
Denis Ryan compares student responses to fee increases and funding cuts in Ireland and the UK, and contends that Irish students can do more.