Comment & Analysis

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Editorial

In College’s Strategic Plan, an Unspoken Priority: Rankings

Many of the policies College intends to pursue in the next five years appear specifically designed to arrest a series of rankings slumps.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

At Funding-Heavy Third-Level Debate, More Squabbles than Solutions

Issues like autonomy and student accommodation didn’t get an airing at a fractious higher education debate this week.
By The Editorial Board
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Want Politicians to Act Like Humans? Stop Treating Them Like Robots

Most people go into politics with good intentions, and treating them with contempt helps no one, writes Sárán Fogarty.
By Sárán Fogarty
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Analysis

With Election Pressure Off, McInerney Talks Up ‘Approachable’ Ents

Hugh McInerney, the only candidate for ents officer of TCDSU, believes his experience and personality make him well suited to the role.
By Eliana Jordan
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In Election, a Simple Message to Politicians: Don’t Fail Third-Level

Higher education's key stakeholders on why now is the time for action on the future funding of third-level.
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Analysis

Sole Welfare Candidate Leah Keogh Puts Student Hardship in the Spotlight

Leah Keogh, who's running uncontested for TCDSU education officer, has a pitch that's more about evolution than revolution.
By Fiachra Gallagher
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At the Polling Booth, Remember: Research Matters

Research is a vital part of our future and should be taken into account by both politicians and voters during the upcoming election, writes Linda Doyle.
By Linda Doyle
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Analysis

Education Candidate O’Connor Keeps it Local, Despite Third-Level Funding Crisis

Megan O'Connor, the sole candidate for TCDSU education officer, wants the union to get back to basics. It's unclear if students will buy it.
By Rachel O’Leary
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Analysis

Strategic Plan: Lots to Commend, but the Devil’s in the (Lack of) Detail

While well-intentioned, College's new strategic plan isn't urgent enough about tackling staff and student issues, writes Aoife Kearins.
By Aoife Kearins
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Suntas Tríú-Leibhéil san Olltoghcháin, Ach Ceisteanna Fós le Freagairt

Níl an t-ardoideachas mar thosaíocht ag na páirtithe móra, agus is léir sin óna réitigh, dar leis an mBord Eagarthóireachta.