The new Dublin and Trinity society, art, life and culture guide from The University Times.

While the UCD encampment is ambitious in its goals, the protest's lack of financial and academic disruption may impact the group's ability to bargain with university management, writes Fionn Bowes-Fitzpatrick.

Jan 16, 2025 · Trinity’s Final Seanad Hustings Went out with a Whimper, not a Bang Candidates discussed a variety of topics - with no clear winner for the third seat left in the aftermath David Norris' retirement.

Nov 11, 2024 · In recent years, the financial pressures facing Ireland’s higher education system have become increasingly unsustainable. While incremental funding increases have been made, they have been quickly outpaced by inflation: simple things like the cost of a pint have increased over 34% from 2015. These challenges have left universities struggling to maintain the high standards they are known for ...

The storm is predicted to be one of the most severe in recent history.

The storm is predicted to be one of the most severe in recent history.

Oct 14, 2024 · Higher-Level Students “No Better Off” After Budget 2025, USI Launch Student Manifesto The Union of Students in Ireland called for increased funding for student issues, with a focus on the government to provide increased accommodation supports, Irish language courses and drug decriminalisation.

Oct 3, 2024 · The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has denounced Budget 2025 due to the lack of financial support for third-level students. This year, €235 million has been allocated to the tertiary sector as one-off current funding. The Government announced a once-off reduction of €1,000 in the student contribution charge for the third year in a row and a 33% reduction in apprentice fees. The ...

Oct 1, 2024 · Housing, transport, PhD workers rights, hidden costs of university, nature protections and community investment are all issues students are thinking about as Budget 2025 is released. The University Times has interviewed five Trinity students on what they’re looking out for in this week’s Budget. Reflected across all conversations was a need for government to listen to the voices of ...

Oct 3, 2024 · Since their study last year, Switcher has found an average 3% increase in the cost of living. The average cost for entertainment and groceries jumped the most, with both increasing by 5%, or 165 euros and 90 euros respectively. Rent also saw a steep increase with student accommodations in Dublin, Carlow, Limerick, and Kerry occasionally charging an extra 500 euros per year. Dublin was also ...