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.
By Neale Richmond

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.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony

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.
By Kathleen McNamee

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.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony

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.
By Grace Darcy

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.
By Dominic McGrath

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.
By Ivana Bacik

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.
By Dominic McGrath

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.
By Dominic McGrath