Comment & Analysis

Editorial

Government’s Kowtowing to Employers in Response to Education Levy Sets a Risible Precedent

A minor increase in an already-existing levy is no justification for a kind of pandering that could see employers have a great degree of influence on the future of education in Ireland.
Editorial

Labour’s Higher Education Failings Make Seanad Motion More Than a Little Infuriating

After five years in government, Labour’s doomed-to-fail exercise in the Seanad does little to atone for the party’s past sins.
Op-Ed

Ireland’s Universities Could Reap Brexit’s Benefits, if they Seize its Opportunities

Neale Richmond, who chairs the Seanad Brexit Committee, argues that Irish higher education is uniquely placed to benefit from Brexit.
By Neale Richmond
Op-Ed

Calling All Senators: Vote Today to Reject Loans and Support Free Education

Senator Ivana Bacik argues that the Seanad must vote today to return higher education to something that's free for all students.
By Ivana Bacik
Editorial

For the Pro-Choice Movement, Success will Come with Fully Understanding the Other Side

Unless pro-choice supporters make efforts to understand the pro-life movement, a referendum might not be successful.

Tá Uaillmhian ag an gCampas Teicneolaíochta, Ach Beidh Ádh ag Teastáil Uathu

Beidh ar an gcampas dul i ngleic le tionchar seachtrach Breatimeachta agus Trump.
Editorial

Trinity’s New Technology Campus Has Ambition, But It’ll Need Luck on its Side

The new campus will need to weather and overcome the external influence of Brexit and Trump.
Analysis

Consent, Campaigns and Student Centres: How TCDSU’s Sabbats Measured Up

Kathleen McNamee and Jake O'Donnell look at how this year's TCDSU officers followed up on their promises made to students during the elections.
By Kathleen McNamee and Jake O'Donnell

Trí Throid ar son Comhionannas Pósta sa Tuaisceart, Tá Deis ag Mic Léinn Athrú a Chinntiú

Tar éis seachtaine inar thacaigh an Tuaisceart agus an Deisceart lena chéile maidir le cúrsaí LGBT, cuimhnítear dúinn féidearthachtaí chomhiobrithe idir na grúpaí sin.
Editorial

By Fighting for Marriage Equality in Northern Ireland, Students have a Chance to Make a Difference

After a week where students North and South supported each other on LGBT issues, we are reminded of how the groups can work together.