In an interview with Bryan Dobson on RTÉ Radio 1 this afternoon, Provost Elect Professor Linda Doyle said that there is more that universities can do to get students back on campus, including rapid testing.
“There’ll be students now who …
Kate Henshaw is the Assistant News Editor of Trinity News, and a Senior Fresh Sociology and Social Policy student.
Linda Doyle elected as Trinity’s next provost in historic win
Doyle is to be the first woman to hold College’s highest leadership position
Linda Doyle has been elected to serve as the next provost of Trinity for the coming decade after a unique two-month campaign period.
Doyle, who is set to take over from incumbent Patrick Prendergast, is becoming the first woman to …
Provost candidates make final bids to secure votes at last hustings of the campaign
Trinity’s next provost is set to be elected on Saturday
On one of the final days of the campaign, the three candidates in the race to be Trinity’s next provost have engaged in their last debate ahead of voting this weekend.
Professors Linda Doyle, Linda Hogan and Jane Ohlmeyer faced …
Climate, equality and workers’ rights raised to provost candidates at GSU hustings
The GSU has four votes to cast as part of the 800-strong electorate
Equality and diversity were at the front of postgraduate students’ concerns as they put questions to the candidates running to be Trinity’s next provost this evening.
At a hustings hosted by the Graduate Students’ Union (GSU), Professors Linda Doyle, Linda …
Provost candidates agree on necessity to analyse staff contracts at IFUT hustings
In a hustings hosted by IFUT, the three candidates for provost were questioned on issues regarding precarious contracts, the representation of women and whether the process of electing a new provost is “democratic”
The three candidates for provost were questioned this evening by Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) Chairperson John Walsh, in a hustings hosted by the IFUT. This hustings allowed each candidate to speak more specifically about their policies regarding Trinity …
USI candidates campaign for Trinity students’ votes at digital hustings
The candidates were questioned on a range of national issues
Trinity’s Megan O’Connor and Muireann Nic Corcráin were among candidates running in the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) elections who faced questions this evening from students at a hustings hosted by Trinity College Dublin’s Students Union (TCDSU).
In each …
Government votes down PBP proposal to scrap third level fees
All opposition TDs bar 8 Regional Group independents voted in favour of the motion
Tonight, the government voted against the People Before Profit (PBP) Young People and Access to Further and Higher Education motion in the Dáil.
All opposition TDs bar 8 members of the Regional Group of independents voted in favour of the …
Harris says he expects students will be back on campuses in September
Harris has said he expects “a lot more on site activity in the new college year”
When asked if he believes students will be on campus in September and October, Simon Harris has said “I do actually”.
In an interview with Shane Coleman on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation …
Calls for Government action as students gather at virtual “Education for All” protest
Following a protest hosted by USI this afternoon, students took to Twitter to call for government support in reducing student fees and making higher education more accessible
This afternoon, over 200 students across Ireland joined a virtual protest hosted by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) via Zoom to protest student fees in Ireland.
Conducted entirely virtually, students participating in the protest were asked to Tweet …
TCDSU members launch USI election campaigns
Current Education Officer Megan O’Connor, ENTs Officer Hugh McInerney and former Oifigeach na Gaelige Muireann Nic Corcráin launch USI election campaigns
The current Education and Ents Officers of Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) have launched Union of Students (USI) Ireland election campaigns.
Education Officer Megan O’Connor is running for the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs while Ents Officer …