Comment & Analysis

Editorial
Once Again: More Funding is The Way to Improve Third-Level, Not Increased Oversight
The government seems intent on not doing things that will actually solve the crisis third-level faces.

In Ainneoin na nDeacrachtaí, Tá a Chlú Idirnáisiúnta mar Ollscoil Thaighde Caomhnaithe ag an Choláiste
Shonraigh straitéis taighde nua-sheolta na Tríonóide a rath mar aon leis na constaicí atá roimh acadóirí.

Ní Leor Iarrachtaí an Rialtais chun Ardoideachas a Éascú d’Iarrthóirí Tearmainn
Ní théann na hathruithe ar riachtanais chónaithe do scéim tacaíochta na mac léinn i ngleic leis an fhadhb mar is cóir.

Editorial
The Government’s Efforts to Include More Asylum Seekers in Higher Education Are a Piecemeal Concession
The changes to residency requirements for the student support scheme hardly scratch the surface of the problem.

Editorial
Trinity Has Defied the Odds to Hold Its Status as a World-Class Research University
The College’s newly launched research strategy highlighted its success as well as the obstacles facing academics.

Ní Leor an Staidéar Féidearthachta Iontrála a Shíneadh – Caithfidh an Coláiste Athrú Náisiúnta a Spreagadh
Cúig bliana ó thabhairt isteach na scéime, is beag forbairt fhollasach atá déanta uirthi.

Níor Chóir don Rialtas Díriú ar Bhuanna Tapa Agus an Earnáil Ardoideachais ag Fulaingt
Léiríonn fás na bprintíseachtaí go bhfuil borradh faoin spéis sa bhreisoideachas, ach caithfidh an rialtas tosaíocht a thabhairt do bhunmhaoiniú.

Editorial
The Government Cannot Focus on Quick Victories While the Higher Education Sector Suffers
The rise of apprenticeships signals a resurgence of interest in further education, but the government needs to prioritise core funding.

Editorial
Extending the Admissions Feasibility Study Isn’t Enough – College Must Helm National Change
Five years on from the study’s introduction, there has been little by way of tangible expansion.

Contribution
How I Am Relearning Relaxation After College
After the flurry of deadlines that comes at the end of your final year, it's difficult to unwind and learn to live again, writes Natalia Toborek.