Editorial
Labour’s Higher Education Failings Make Seanad Motion More Than a Little Infuriating
After five years in government, Labour’s doomed-to-fail exercise in the Seanad does little to atone for the party’s past sins.
Ireland’s Universities Could Reap Brexit’s Benefits, if they Seize its Opportunities
Neale Richmond, who chairs the Seanad Brexit Committee, argues that Irish higher education is uniquely placed to benefit from Brexit.
Amid Talk of Increased Levy, Government Promises Employers Greater Impact on Education Policy
A proposed increase in the national training fund has drawn scepticism from employers in the past.
Trinity-Led Research Finds Homelessness in Women in Ireland is Among Highest in Europe
The research, led by Dr Paula Mayock, reveals that 42 per cent of homeless people in Ireland are women.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Opposition Defeat Seanad Motion Calling for Free Education
The defeat is a blow to student activists, who had strongly supported the Labour motion.
Trinity Scientists Aid Discovery that Could Develop Better Treatment for Viral Diseases
Prof John O'Leary and Prof Luke O'Neill helped contribute to the discovery, alongside researchers in the US and Australia.
With Seanad Vote, Fianna Fáil has Chance to Crystallise Stance on Third-Level Funding
USI President, Michael Kerrigan, said the lack of a clear rejection of a loan scheme was disappointing.
Calling All Senators: Vote Today to Reject Loans and Support Free Education
Senator Ivana Bacik argues that the Seanad must vote today to return higher education to something that's free for all students.
A Year on from Landmark Funding Report, Labour to Call for Rejection of Loan Schemes in Seanad
A motion, supported by students but opposed by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will be brought to the Seanad tomorrow.
Universities Face Serious Criticism, with Dáil Committee Raising Concerns in Report into Financial Management
The Public Accounts Committee report calls into question financial management in several universities.