Orla Sheils
Orla Sheils is the vice-provost of Trinity College Dublin, known for her insights on higher education and student admissions processes. Recently, she expressed concerns regarding the implications of grade inflation and random selection methods used by third-level institutions for highly sought-after courses, describing it as a 'cruel' system for students receiving maximum points who still miss out on their desired programs.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 5.60 | 0.38% | +20% | 5,030,000 | 22,968 | $5,100 | 23$ |
| Totals | 5 | 5,030,000 | 22,968 | $5,100 | 23$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ireland:
Trinity College Dublin’s vice-provost Professor Orla Sheils expressed the view that, 'if used wisely, AI has the potential to democratise third-level education in ways that once felt impossible'.
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Ireland:
Orla Sheils, Trinity’s vice-provost, commented on the fairness of the selection process for students with equal marks.
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Ireland:
Trinity vice-provost Orla Sheils previously described random selection as a 'cruel arbiter'.
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Ireland:
Trinity’s vice-provost Orla Sheils described random selection as a 'cruel arbiter' and commented on the effects of grade inflation.
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Ireland:
Professor Orla Sheils is vice-provost/chief academic officer and deputy president of Trinity College Dublin.
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Ireland:
Trinity College Dublin’s vice-provost, Orla Sheils, described the process as 'cruel'.
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