Comment & Analysis
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.
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.
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.
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.