Taoiseach Leo Vradakar was in Trinity this morning to launch the government’s “Human Capital Initiative”, a fund of €300m to be invested over 5 years in higher education.
The investment is intended to help to develop new undergraduate places and …
Shannon Connolly is a staff writer for Trinity News, and a Junior Fresh English and Philosophy student.
The Book of Kells to be removed from public view for the coming months
The manuscript will be replaced with a replica until early March 2020
The Book of Kells is due to be removed from its position of public display from next Monday. The manuscript will be replaced with a replica for four months, due to conservation work required on the manuscript’s display area.
The …
New funding announced for higher education with a focus on development of technological universities
The government announced €14.25 million of new funding with €11.8 million to go towards the expansion and creation of technological universities
The government has today announced €14.25 million of new funding for higher education, primarily to go towards new technological universities.
€11.8 million of the new fund is to go towards technological universities with TU Dublin, Ireland’s first fully established technological …
Trinity-led energy saving project awarded €1.1 million in EU funding
The project looks at how to implement energy saving measures in the water sector
A Trinity-led project on energy saving measures in the water sector, DWR Uisce, has been awarded €1.1 million in EU funding.
The DWR Uisce Project was originally established in September 2016, with €4.5 million in funding and the aim of …
Taoiseach defends third-level education funding
Leo Varadkar says Trinity’s fall in global rankings was “not just about money”
The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has defended his government’s record on investment in third-level institutions in response to a question about Trinity’s fall in global rankings.
The Taoiseach made his comments yesterday whilst on a visit to the United Nations in …
The cultural context of the “softboy”
A complete reversal of traditional masculinity
What exactly is a “softboy”? To some, he is related to the fuckboy, only he goes after your heart rather than your body. To others, he is an identity to be worn with pride. Either way, he is a strong …
Minister for education and skills launches Trinity’s new teaching degree, taught through Irish
The degree will be taught at Marino Institute, an associated college of Trinity, and will be accredited by Trinity
The minister for education and skills, Joe McHugh, was at the Marino Institute of Education, an associated college of Trinity, this morning, to launch their new degree for primary school teachers, taught entirely through the medium of Irish.
McHugh welcomed …
Trinity spent a quarter of a million on premium flights for academic staff last year
College spent a total of €259,084 on business class fares last year
Trinity spent more than a quarter of a million euro last year on business class flights for academic staff. Records released under the Freedom of Information Act show that College spent a total of €259,084 on luxury flights last year.…
TCDSU and USI to join Rally for Choice in Belfast
The March is due to set off at 2pm from Writer’s Square in Belfast
Delegations from Trinity College Student Union (TCDSU) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will march alongside organisations such as United Against Racism and Amnesty International in Belfast today for the Rally for Choice.
The rally has been organised …