Trinity in university rankings breach

Trinity College Dublin breached university ranking guidelines by sending “misguided and naive” letters to graduates and academics reminding them that the evaluation process was under way.

QS, which compiles world university rankings, has confirmed there was a breach by TCD of its policy around “independently promoting participation”. It said such contraventions are “rare” and it had informed TCD of its concerns.

But it is unlikely TCD will be temporarily suspended from the rankings process as this sanction is more likely to be reserved for repeat offenders, according to QS.