Comment & Analysis

Latent Ageism From Those Who Think We’re Too Young to Be President
Arbitrary age limits define the "forgotten" referendum on age limits for presidential candidates

A Top-down Approach to Debate Has Stifled Dissent at SU Council
Claire Donlon and Edmund Heaphy argue that the current culture at SU council discourages healthy debate.

With New Sports Centre Referendum, Lisbon Analogy Overstates Its Case
The February "No" vote shows why all democracy is not created equal

Social Media Breeds External Self-Worth
For a new generation, likes now create likes

You’re Never Too Old to Explore Your Sexuality
It's okay to be unsure of who you like, or what you like

Government’s Science Funding Plan Kills Vital Research
Focusing entirely on applied science hurts research opportunities and graduate job prospects

Editorial
Incompetence in Choosing a Date for the Referendum
The date chosen by the government for the marriage equality referendum suggests complete incompetence.

Editorial
Accountability in an Institution that Tries to Hold Everyone Else to Account
The Editorial Board responds to recent revelations of plagiarism.

Contribution
Who Gets to Name What?
The opening of Kinsella Hall is a hopeful sign for the future of higher education funding in Ireland
Editorial
Universities Deserve Praise for Success in Spite of Climate
With significantly less funding than top institutions across the world, Irish universities should be praised for staying up there.