Comment & Analysis

Editorial
The Repeal the Eighth Movement Faces an Upward Battle
As TCDSU rolls out its Repeal the Eighth campaign, the Editorial Board examines the challenges it will face.

Editorial
Trinity’s Global Strategy has Paid off When it Comes to University Rankings
While not immune to criticism, the strategy has given Trinity a boost where funding has decreased.

Despite Millions Spent on Systems, Admin in Trinity is Still Laughable
Sinéad Baker points out that Trinity's poor administrative prowess is not because of under-resourcing or lack of funding.

Contribution
Trinity and the Tricolour
Paul McNamee argues that Trinity should fly the flag on the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising.

Analysis
With Segregated Learning, a Historic Bastion Remains
Marcus Heagney looks at the practice of single-sex secondary education and its lasting impacts on social interaction.

When You Compare Ranking Methodologies, You Realise their Disconnect from Students
Aisling Curtis compares the QS and Times Higher Education Rankings, and says that for students, they're not that important.

Rankings Hint at Trinity’s Failures and Success
Daniel O'Brien reflects on Trinity's efforts to improve.
Editorial
Don’t Expect Anything Innovative from the Higher Education Funding Working Group
The group has fallen for a bastardised conception of political realism – namely that their solution will only be an alteration of what already exists.
Ná Bíodh Súil Agat Le Nuálaíocht Ar Bith Ó Ghrúpa Oibre Maoinithe an Ardoideachais
Tá an grúpa tar éis glacadh le coincheap truallaithe de réalachas polaitíochta - is é sin nach bhfuil sa réiteach atá acu ach leasú ar atá ann faoi láthair.

Ní Cheart do Mhic Léinn diúltú d’agóidí i mbliana
Agus an USI ag bogadh óna agóid bhliantúil, déanann an Bord Eagartharóireachta plé ar na fáthanna nár cheart don USI díriú an iomarca ar chlárú vótálaithe.