Comment & Analysis
Analysis
Plans and Policies Crucial in Contested Editor Race
Susie Crawford, the paper's Radius editor, will run against Deputy Editor Cormac Watson for editorship of The University Times.
Analysis
Financial Gains Soften Ground for TCDSU Communications Candidates
Hiram Harrington and Philly Holmes, the candidates for communications and marketing officer, will have to carve out a niche in a malleable role.
Díospóireacht Iomlán Faoi Mhaoiniú, le hArgóintí Seachas Réitithe
Ní raibh trácht ar bith ar neamhspléachas agus lóistín na mac léinn ag an díospóireacht ardoideachais an tseachtain seo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.