Comment & Analysis
PhD Researchers Should Be Recognised as Staff
Given the contributions they make to the Irish research economy and the higher education sector, postgraduate researchers should be recognised as staff for their work, writes the PWO.
The Irish Theatre Awards Must Reflect the Diversity of Artists in the Industry
Awards are just one aspect of how Irish theatre needs to change to support racial diversity, writes Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng.
Analysis
Unusual Dining Hall Hustings Gives a Glimpse of Questions to Come
The Hustings opted to break tradition with no questions being asked of the candidates until the Welfare and Equality Hustings tomorrow night.
A Case for Reform of Irish-Language News
News in Irish is only about Irish, to the extent of often gatekeeping local, national, and international news, writes Siothrún Sardina
For Me, Cafés are the New Classrooms, Libraries and Student Spaces
I spend more time in coffee shops than I do in class, writes Adam Potterton.
Getting Rid of Booking Fees and Putting Pressure on the Sports Levy Will Benefit Everyone
Many students face undue financial strain because of the extraneous charges to book facilities and use equipment, writes Lórien MacEnulty.
When Commuting Gets Competitive
Whether you’re team Luas or team Dart (and you have to pick a side), the daily commute is a more important part of college life than we give it credit for, writes Adam Potterton
When Will the Government Learn from the Hardships of the Housing Crisis?
This government seems determined to stand in the way of home ownership and housing autonomy, which has always had a very important place in the Irish psyche, writes Richard Robinson
Living at Home During College: Is It Worth It?
Though living at home mostly feels like a blessing, it’s hard not to feel like you are missing out on an essential part of the college experience, writes Clara Roche.
Contribution
Fourth Year Brings as Many Questions as Answers
Staring down the barrel of my fourth and final year as an undergraduate, I am experiencing that all too familiar phenomenon of not appreciating something until you are about to lose it, writes Adam Potterton.