With college returning this week, it is important to know as much as possible about the procedures being implemented in order to limit the spread of Covid-19 among staff and students. Trinity has repeatedly stressed the importance of cooperation on …
Issues with timetables cause confusion among students
Some students have been assigned consecutive online and face-to-face classes
With student timetables being published today, questions have been raised about the issue of students being assigned consecutive online and in-person classes. Students in these situations may be forced to remain on campus to complete their online classes, which some …
Minister says student fees are “too high” and should be addressed in budget
The minister also confirmed plans to provide additional spaces in high demand courses
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has stated that third level registration fees are too high, and he would like for them to be addressed in the upcoming budget.
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Analysis: Decision to provide additional places raises a number of questions
It is clear that more needs to be done if the government’s plans are to be successful
Last Friday, it was revealed that the Department of Higher Education plans to increase the number of places in high demand courses such as medicine, nursing, and engineering by 5%. Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris confirmed on …
Ignatius McGovern appointed Pro-Chancellor of Trinity
Provost Patrick Prendergast made the announcement via Twitter this afternoon
This afternoon, Provost Patrick Prendergast has announced that Professor Ignatius McGovern has been appointed as a Pro-Chancellor of the University of Dublin. McGovern is a Fellow Emeritus of Trinity Physics, as well as a published poet.
The provost made the …
Work begins on converting Front Gate lawn to wildflower meadow
The lawn is being transformed into a wildflower meadow following a vote held in March
Work has begun on the conversion of the lawn outside Front Gate to a wildflower meadow as the lawn is shaved from the soil.
The lawn facing onto College Green is being shaved off of the soil, and is to …
Analysis: The financial fallout of Covid-19
The recession that follows the Covid-19 pandemic could deepen the current crisis in third level funding
The Covid-19 crisis has already begun to take effect on the Irish economy. Retail and hospitality sectors have seen closures and layoffs since the beginning of the pandemic, and families have struggled, with over 1.26 million people having to rely …
USI expresses concern over programme for government
While a number of policies were welcomed, the statement criticised the lack of a plan to reduce student fees.
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has expressed concern about the lack of a plan to reduce Irish student fees in the programme for government put forward by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party this week. In …
Erasmus to proceed for Trinity students on voluntary basis
In email today, College announced it would not be cancelling exchanges after previously shedding doubt in April
Erasmus exchanges are to proceed for Trinity students in Michaelmas term on a voluntary basis, College has informed students on Friday.
In an email to students, College announced that they would not be cancelling the Erasmus programme for the upcoming …
Analysis: Online voting for GSU sabbats offers a new way of thinking about union elections
The introduction of online voting was inevitable this year, but it could serve as an experiment for the future of student voting
The Covid-19 crisis has forced nearly every college body to adapt their traditional methods of operation. Online exams and lectures have been the focal point of discussion and criticism, but non-academic areas of College have been equally challenged. With voting …