Education
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Protesting the Palestinian Visa Refusals: The Department of Justice vs Public Opinion
More than 100 Palestinian students have been denied visas to study in Ireland by the Department of Justice, with only 39 being granted this year. This is in stark contrast to the previous year, when 122 were accepted compared to only 22 refusals.…
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Trinity Lecturer: “Resisting and Refusing AI is Essential to a Human and Humane Future for All”
A Trinity College lecturer has stated she avoids generative AI entirely, and opposes its use in universities. Dr Clare Kelly, associate professor in the School of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, says using tools like ChatGPT “undermines the…
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How Does Food Waste Contribute to Climate Change?
Food waste is something that isn’t mentioned as often when speaking about the climate crisis, as it is only accounting for 10% of the total percentage with the climate crisis. The main issue with food waste is the significant resource waste it uses…
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Every Voice Counts – Disability and Democracy
Despite clear laws protecting their right to vote, citizens with intellectual disabilities still face real issues at the ballot box. From confusing, and non-publicised information, to inaccessible polling places, it’s a quiet form of exclusion that is rarely spoken about. Conor Barrett, from…
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Students Demand Permanent Fees Cut Ahead of Budget
A group of over sixty third level students from across the country gathered outside the Department of Further and Higher Education on Monday demanding a cut in third level fees in Tuesday’s Budget. Representatives from AMLÉ (Aontas na Mac Léin, formally Union of…
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The Cearta protest – thousands march to save the Gaeltacht
Over the last 15 years, the number of daily Irish speakers has fallen by 13%, from 83,000 to 72,000. With the government investing only 0.1% of state expenditure into the Department of the Gaeltacht, it’s not difficult to see why numbers are dropping so drastically. On Saturday, September 20,…
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When is it ‘too late’ to change your college course?
A study conducted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in 2024, found that 92% of college applicants who entered during the 2022/23 academic year progress into the third year of their course, and subsequently their final year as well. The study indicates that…
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OSCAR WILDE AT MOLI – A LOVE LETTER TO BOSIE
De Profundis – a story of love, loss, anger and acceptance What an opportunity to feel the depth and sorrow of the love of one man for another. To celebrate 125 years since Oscar Wilde’s death, the Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI), has…
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SITTING THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE AS AN ADULT- PODCAST
By Oscar Lawlor Plazas Today’s episode dives into a topic that is relevant to many people, but often goes under the radar—taking the Leaving Certificate outside of the traditional school setting. Did you know that every year, around 5 to 10% of the…
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Students in Ireland Struggling with Rising Rent and Limited Accommodation
By Jamie Ryan Yugo Student Accommodation – Photo Credit: Jamie Ryan The student accommodation crisis in Ireland has been an on-going issue for the past few years. Every year, a new batch of students from across Ireland are accepted into universities, in which…
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