On August 17 , Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris, told a press conference in Trinity that he does not believe the current student accommodation policy is adequate.
This was followed by an announcement that taxpayer money would, for the …
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Analysis: The Higher Education Authority Bill does not increase student representation in any higher education institution
The bill will decrease student membership of the governing body in 60% of colleges
Earlier this week at a town hall meeting held by College, Registrar Neville Cox suggested that the provisions of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Bill 2022, which specifies two student representatives on the governing authority of every higher education institution, …
Analysis: What will student representation on College Board look like under the HEA Bill 2022?
Under proposed plans, student representation on College Board will be halved
The reduction of student representation on the College Board has been a particularly controversial aspect of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Bill 2022. Under the Bill, student representation on the Board is set to be halved, from four places to …
Analysis: What is the Higher Education Authority Bill and what does it mean for Trinity?
The Bill will oversee drastic changes to how universities are funded and governed. Here’s what you need to know.
On Monday, College will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the drafting of a supplemental charter. The supplemental charter is a response to major proposed changes by Government to the structure of higher education in Ireland, contained in the …
Analysis: What would be the effects of the UT funding petition?
The proposal is much less extensive than a 2019 one, which aimed to cut the paper’s funding by more than 90%
A petition is being circulated calling for changes to the funding structure of the University Times (UT). The paper is part of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), though the union’s constitution stipulates that the paper has editorial independence.
If …
Analysis: Trinity’s removal of mask mandate leaves immunocompromised students concerned
A spokesperson for the Ability Co_op urged students to continue wearing masks in lectures and tutorials, fearing College will become “an intimidating and scary environment”
Last week, College announced that it was lifting the mask mandate, in line with government’s own decision to remove requirements for face coverings in public settings.
From Monday 28 February, face coverings are longer compulsory within Trinity, except in healthcare …
UT editor race: Maguire faces uphill battle in final days of election
The deputy editor is currently trailing, as unanswered questions hang over her campaign
Trinity News’ election poll suggests that the University Times (UT) editor race this year could be on track for an upset. Incumbent deputy editor Mairead Maguire polled at 37.3%, while re-open nominations (RON) came in at 62.7%.
If the result …
Education race: Cummins set for comfortable win in uncontested election
The STEM convenor is predicted to win about nine-tenths of the vote
Running uncontested for the role of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Education Officer, incumbent STEM convenor Zöe Cummins received 90.5% of first preference votes in last week’s Trinity News poll, with the remainder going to re-open nominations (RON).…
Comms race: Smirnova on track for straightforward win
Polling at 92.7%, Julie Smirnova has little to worry about in the election
Running uncontested for the role of communications & marketing officer, Julie Smirnova received 92.7% of first preference votes in a poll conducted by Trinity News.
Uncontested candidates in Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) elections can usually expect to …
Welfare race: Staunton has strong lead, even as many voters are undecided
The election is not a sure thing, but Morris has significant ground to make up
Last year’s Sabbatical elections were the first since 2017 in which the welfare & equality race was contested by more than a single candidate. The continuation of this trend in 2022 highlights the increased emphasis the pandemic has put on …