Comment & Analysis

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How Staying on Erasmus for Christmas Made Me Appreciate Home

Staying in Paris for the holidays has made me appreciate the uniquely Irish ability to maintain close connections no matter where we are in the world, writes Ben Whyte.
By Ben Whyte
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Christmas, For Many, Was a Game of Choices

Now that we’re set to ring in the New Year under level-five restrictions, I can’t shake the underlying feeling that there’s little consolation to missing out at the moment, writes Emer Tyrell.
By Emer Tyrrell
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2020: Aistear a bhí Thuas Seal agus Thíos Seal don Ardoideachas

Bunaíodh an Roinn Ardoideachais i mbliana, agus bhí an-tionchar ag an gcoróinvíris ar an tríú leibhéal.
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Tá an Taoide ag Casadh. Ní Mór don GSU Aird a Thabhairt Air

Reáchtáil an GSU a CGB ar an gCéadaoin, níos mó ná mí tar éis go raibh orthu é a reáchtáil go bunreachtúil.
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Christmas Alone Is Tough – Here’s What Got Me Through a Lonely Summer Lockdown

The usual self-care tips are a given, but there are other tips and tricks that helped me get through living alone during the first lockdown, writes Cormac Watson.
By Cormac Watson
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For Many, Christmas Can Be a Coat Hook For Loss and Nostalgia

When life suffers a loss, and when a tradition is necessarily overturned, its disorienting – most of all, it feels unfair, writes Molly Furey.
By Molly Furey
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Editorial

2020: A Rollercoaster Ride for Higher Education

This year saw the foundation of the Department of Higher Education, as well as the impact of the coronavirus on third-level.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

The Winds of Change Are Blowing. The GSU Must Listen to Them

The GSU held its AGM on Wednesday, more than a month after it was constitutionally required to do so.
By The Editorial Board
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Why I Miss the Library As It Once Was

The main tragedy with the current library setup is that it has turned the library into a mere location for studying, writes Aoife Kearins.
By Aoife Kearins
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Editorial

The HEA’s Socioeconomic Survey is an Embarrassing Setback for Trinity

Trinity had the most students from affluent backgrounds of all Irish universities, according to a survey published by the Higher Education Authority this week.
By The Editorial Board