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.
By Yasmine Tadjine
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.
By Molly Furey

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.
By 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.
By Ross Malervy

HEA Changes Could Spell Strict Penalties for Universities Misusing Grants

Changes to the Higher Education Authority Act could see grants withheld from universities.
By Emer Moreau

Micheál Martin ‘Would Consider Loans Scheme’ In Government

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was speaking to Irish university heads at a conference this morning.
By Cormac Watson and Donal MacNamee

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.
By 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.
By Emer Moreau