Educational Issues
In World First, Trinity Researchers Show Gender Patterns in MND Inheritance
A team of Trinity researchers has conducted the largest-ever study of motor neurone disease.
Editorial
It’s Been a Busy Week for Third-Level. But Momentum Is at a Premium
Micheal Martin’s ‘brave’ speech at a higher education conference was possibly a false flag.
Seachtain Gnóthach don Ardoideachas. Ach Tá Fuinneamh ag Teastáil
Seans gur bratach bhréagach a bhí in óráid ‘cróga’ Micheál Martin ag comhdháil ardoideachais.
With Masterful Curation, Fair Lady Vintage Bazaar Enthrals
The Fair Lady Vintage Bazaar brought vintage enthusiasts flocking to St Stephen's Green for a celebration of ornate clothing and jewellery.
Loan Schemes May Be Third-Level’s Best – and Most Equitable – Option
Abolishing fees sounds great, but in reality it would force the most vulnerable fund the education of the middle classes, writes Jack Synnott.
Government Hits Back at Fianna Fáil Higher Education Plan
Fine Gael questioned the feasibility of Micheál Martin's proposal to establish a new department for higher education.
HEA Changes Could Spell Strict Penalties for Universities Misusing Grants
Changes to the Higher Education Authority Act could see grants withheld from universities.
Micheál Martin ‘Would Consider Loans Scheme’ In Government
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was speaking to Irish university heads at a conference this morning.
The Government’s Inertia on Cassells Is Now Bordering on the Absurd
Four years since immediate action was called for in higher education, we're still no closer to even the beginnings of a decision, writes Jack Synnott.
EU Verdict on Cassells Report Not Expected Until 2020
The Cassells report was sent to the European Commission in January for economic analysis.