Educational Issues
Trinity Professors to Nominate Mary McAleese for Trinity Chancellorship
The Irish Times is reporting that former president of Ireland Mary McAleese is likely to succeed Mary Robinson as Trinity's Chancellor.
Five Third-Level Institutes to Share €100m Government Investment
The government has announced a new investment in higher education.
Trinity Among 10 Colleges Recognised for Alcohol Awareness Efforts
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor presented the REACT awards today in DCU.
Mental Health Issues Endemic at Third-Level, Finds USI Report
The Union of Students in Ireland has called for 'better services' after the release of a report on student mental health.
Editorial
Skipping College for Work is a Slippery Slope Towards Undervaluing Education
In the current unaffordable climate, it seems students scrabbling to get by is becoming increasingly normalised.
40% of Students on Third-Level Grants Getting Full Amount
Nearly 60,000 students have been awarded grants so far this year.
Alan Wall Appointed New HEA Chief Executive
The former assistant secretary general of the Department of Education takes over from interim CEO Paul O'Toole.
Mitchell O’Connor Lauds SUSI Grants as Government Delays Call on Funding
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor said students should use SUSI grants to pay for the cost of their accommodation.
Editorial
On Higher Education, a Government Under Scrutiny – And Still Without Ideas
Ireland’s education ministers haven’t come out of this week’s debate on third-level with any credit.
San Ardoideachas, Iniúchadh ar an Rialtas – agus iad Fós Gann ar Smaointí
Níl aon chomaoin tuillte ag airí oideachais na hÉireann ón díospóireacht faoi tríú-leibhéal an tseachtain seo.