Comment & Analysis

Analysis
Looking Abroad in Response to Our Student Loan Scheme Dilemma
In light of speculation on the possible recommendation of government-supported student loans by the Higher Education Working Group, Paul Glynn examines how student loan systems of varying successes have panned out abroad.

Voter Registration Reform Could Enhance the Democratic Process
Laura Harmon argues that Ireland’s voting process is outdated, unwieldy, and puts people off registering to vote.

In Ainneoin na nDeacrachtaí ar fad, tá an Coláiste go Fóill i mBun Nuálaíochta
Tá teorainn ar an gColáiste de thoradh ar easpa maoinithe, ach taispeánann a chúrsaí nua go bhfuileadar go fóill i mbun nuálaíochta.
Íocann Mic Léinn Táillí Difriúla, Ach is Ceart Caitheamh Leo sa Slí Céanna
Ní thógann mórán daoine faoi ndeara an chúis go mothaíonn mic léinn neamh-EU ar nós “saoránaithe ar an dara grád”.

Editorial
Despite Increased Pressures, Trinity Continues to Innovate
Trinity may be restricted by an unsustainable funding shortfall, but its new courses show the College is continuing to innovate.
Editorial
Students Pay Different Fees, But Deserve the Same Treatment
Many fail to think about why non-EU students feel like “second-class citizens”.

Contribution
Should We be Afraid of Internet Dependency?
A balanced approach to the internet is not a phone in each hand.

Trinity’s Track Record of Women in Higher Academic Positions is Worryingly Poor
Aisling Curtis argues that, while gender equality in higher academic positions is poor worldwide, Trinity really needs to improve.

Body Image Pressures are Dangerous for Men Too
Paige Reynolds argues that the stigma attached to male vanity exacerbates other body image problems.

Contribution
Why Study Irish?
Peter Weakliam examines the unique benefits afforded to the Irish speaker.