“Reading the manifestos of the candidates for Provost (President) in Trinity College you could be forgiven for thinking that we really had reached the end of history. Nowhere in their over-inflated promises is there any sense that the university, and education in general, has any role other than competing for resources on a global market …” (more)
[University in Crisis, 23 March]
“Last night we attended one of the many hustings (‘debates’) taking place for the election of the new Provost of Trinity College. Unfortunately there is no debate. All the candidates accept that the state should no longer provide free and equal education (because the government has decided the banks and bondholders are more important) …” (more)
[The provisional university, 23 March]
“A belated discovery of lack of citizenship by a confirmed Seanad election candidate means she cannot run for the Upper House – but her name will remain on the ballot paper …” (more)
[Marie O’Halloran, Irish Times, 22 March]
“The old jibe that academic politics are so vicious because the stakes are so small does not apply to the election battle for the provost’s job in Trinity College Dublin. For one thing, all five candidates have run polite campaigns. For another, the stakes could scarcely be higher …” (more)
[Irish Times, 22 March]
“It is now nearly 25 years since I first assumed academic management responsibilities. At the time, after the untimely death of my head of department in Trinity College Dublin, I became Acting Head of TCD’s business school …” (more)
[Ferdinand von Prondzynski, University Blog, 22 March]
“It’s probably not what the Columban monks had in mind as they slaved by candlelight over the manuscript that was to become the Book of Kells in the year 800, but visitors to the books exhibition in Trinity College may soon be able to buy Book of Kells-branded soaps, perfumery, cosmetics and even beer …” (more)
[Harry Leech, Independent, 20 March]
“Dublin GP and Life magazine correspondent Dr Maurice Gueret is among those battling to fill the Trinity College Senate seat left vacant by the election to the Dail of Shane Ross …” (more)
[John Drennan, Independent, 20 March]
“Google has announced the acquisition of a Dublin-based technology startup company that helps to improve the quality of low-resolution videos …” (more)
[Business ETC, 16 March]
“The number of candidates in the race to be the next provost of TCD is down to five after Prof Robin Coningham of Durham University withdrew last week …” (more)
[Irish Times, 15 March]
“The current promotions embargo is a disaster for College, its staff, its students, and for the recovery of the Irish economy. The next Provost must campaign immediately to have this embargo lifted. As Provost, I will also act immediately to replace the current promotions system with a more modern, inclusive, fairer and more transparent system that commands the confidence of all our staff …” (more)
[Colm Kearney, 14 March]
“Trinity College Dublin has sought permission to turn a former bank in Dublin city centre into a restaurant, after giving up on plans for a ‘superpub’ at the site …” (more)
[Gavin Daly, Sunday Business Post, 13 March]
“Investment in nanotechnology by the Irish government and industry is now showing tangible results, according to Diarmuid O’Brien, executive director of Crann. The research institute, which focuses on nanotechnology and material science, released its annual report today …” (more)
[Adam Maguire, Irish Times, 11 March]
“A former bank in Temple Bar looks likely to become the area’s latest trendy new restaurant. Trinity College Dublin has applied to the city council for permission for the restaurant development …” (more)
[Cormac Murphy, Herald, 10 March]
“2/2 @MikeLyons1956 So, question for all #tcdprovost candidates: why take rankings seriously enough to base policy on them?” (tweet)
[Eoin O’Dell, Twitter, 10 March]
“Ireland’s two biggest universities fail to rate among the world’s top 100 for teaching and research in the view of international academics. They are, however, among the top 26 in Europe, according to the latest global league table …” (more)
[Katherine Donnelly, Independent, 10 March]
“Catherine Morris has the enviable job of cultural co-ordinator at Trinity College. What’s that exactly? To share the university’s resources with other institutions …” (more)
[Rosita Boland, Irish Times, 5 March]
“The list of candidates for the TCD panel of the Seanad have been published, they include unsuccessful Labour candidate (and current TD Seanad member) Ivana Bacik, likely-Presidential Candidate (and current TCD Senator) David Norris, Current Senator Fiona O’Malley …” (discussion thread)
[Politics.ie, 3 March]
“Labour’s Ivana Bacik and former Progressive Democrat TD Fiona O’Malley are included in a 20-strong list of nominees on the Dublin University panel for the upcoming Seanad elections …” (more)
[Irish Times, 3 March]
“It is well-understood that although increasing numbers of women are entering the academic profession, there are still far too few in the higher academic ranks and in senior management positions. In spite of some progress over recent years, Trinity College remains a male-dominated community in which gender inequality persists …” (more)
[HT: Brian M Lucey]
[Colm Kearney, 1 March]
“Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) are considering legal action after a number of TCD students were turned away from polling stations in the capital during the General Election …” (more)
[Sarah Doran, University Observer, 1 March]
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