Trinity has dropped twenty places, from 78th to 98th in the QS World University Rankings, released today. While it remains Ireland’s highest-ranked university, the 2016/17 rankings mark the third year in a row that Trinity has dropped, from …
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The fight for mental health support needs to come from all in society
A graveside oration given by the Taoiseach in 2012 touched many, but action is needed more than words
My lunch hid from the grey of a water-logged day, packed away in a transparent Tupperware box, protected only from the cold by a thin green lid. That’s it. Two sandwiches, one concave piece of plastic and a green lid. …
TAP continues to open doors in the face of cuts
The staff and students of the Trinity Access Programmes speak to Trinity News about the importance of the organisation to them and the wider college community
During the lead up to the recent student union elections Stephen Carty, a candidate for TCDSU president, pledged €5,000 of his prospective salary towards Trinity Access Programmes (TAP). Lynn Ruane, who came through TAP as a mature student, is now …
NCAD Student Action march to the Department of Education
Students gathered at NCAD Thursday before marching to the Department of Education in protest over fee increases, structural changes and lack of transparency around college accounts.
Time for Trinity students to revolt
If the biggest achievement we get from trying to work with college management is to see fewer negative changes, we need to change strategy.
It began in Amsterdam, it took hold in London and now it’s reached Dublin. Hundreds of students protested the cuts and overcrowding at NCAD last month and have threatened more protest if their demands are not met. The students that …
Decapitated Bodies
D. Joyce Ahearne
InDepth Editor
In 14th November 2013, Professor Moray McGowan, Senior Dean and Chair of the Capitations Committee, was informed that the Capitated bodies, the organisations primarily responsible for student services, were to have their budgets cut by …
Communications role to be removed from remit of UT editor
Lia Flattery
Staff Writer
- Constitutional review group proposes splitting of sabbatical role
- Split to come into effect in 2014-5, won’t affect upcoming election
- Lenihan favours greater UT editorial independence
The decision has been made to separate the roles of communications …
Sharp increase in student demand for financial assistance
Aonghus Ó Cochláin
- Financial support funds depleted as early as October
- Lower grant threshold leaving students vulnerable
There has been a significant increase in the number of students applying for some form of financial assistance from College, according
SU set to “radicalise”: Lenihan refuses to rule out sit-in
News Editor
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SU remains defiant after meeting vice-provost over cuts
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Provost proposed cuts, capitated bodies now learn
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GSU more cautious, reluctant to encourage “enmity”
The Students’ Union president, Tom Lenihan, has refused to rule out the possibility of …
Unprecedented Cuts to Student Services
Deputy Editor
- College Board waits five months to reveal landmark reductions to student service budgets
- No student representation on planning group for Trinity’s next five years
- No mention of cuts in minutes of College Board meetings where they