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Following his election as President of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) in March, László Molnárfi heralded the reemergence of the student movement, vowing to “take up the fight” against the social and economic system that, in his eyes, that …
Over the past years we have all become familiar with the increasing costs of attending college in Ireland, particularly in Dublin. The estimated price of attending college for those in student accommodation is now €16,538 per year.
With rent being …
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is a student-led organisation which provides representation to over 370,000 third level students on the island of Ireland.
The organisation is funded by the students’ unions of its over 40 member institutions, including …
For better or worse, Ireland is not a country to make consistent global headlines. Although a prominent and considerable nation, Ireland generally strays away from international notoriety. To most of the world, Ireland has primarily been known as a charming …
At its …
As of 11 July 2023, a new bill introduced by Independent Trinity Senator Dr Tom Clonan has passed to the Committee (Third) Stage before the Seanad. The Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 aims to amend pre-existing legislation on disability services …
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has announced a new pathway to higher education which does not rely on a CAO application. This new pathway to third level works through courses called tertiary programmes.
What is a tertiary programme?
A …
The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant was established in 2012, and eleven years later it has become a mainstay in Irish student life and finances. Offering funding to students pursuing higher education ranging from PLC courses to postgraduate studies, …
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) earlier this week published its official draft for the senior cycle Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) specification. The first time the whole course details have been updated in over 20 years; …
For just the second time after a two-year pandemic hiatus, Trinity Ball (T-Ball) returned this year facing a number of unique challenges, owing to the loss of its usual main stage area, and the prospect of it being the last …