Educational Issues

Kevin Mitchell Named New Senior Lecturer

After four years in the role, Dr Gillian Martin is stepping down.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Contribution

The Removal of Compulsory History in Secondary School is a Tragedy for Irish Education

This September’s first-year students could leave school with next to no knowledge of history or why it’s important.
By Liam Whelan

Ivana Bacik is Looking for Her Next Battle

At a talk today, Ivana Back pitched the gender pay gap as the next big political issue.
By Dominic McGrath

Mitchell O’Connor Rebuffs Rankings Drop with Funding Promise

The Minister for Higher Education was speaking at a conference on higher education funding.
By Jack Synnott

Decisions Needed on Third-Level Funding, Says Peter Cassells

The author of a groundbreaking funding report said Ireland needed a new higher education funding model in the very near future.
By Jack Synnott

82% of Public Support Better Third-Level Funding, Says New Report

Trade and students’ unions today called for €200 million for higher education.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

The Student Accommodation Bill is More Evidence That Direct Action Works

Students put the accommodation crisis firmly on the government’s agenda for the first time.

We Should Embrace Career Uncertainty

In a changing careers market, mobility and flexibility is no bad thing, writes Philip McGuinness.
By Philip McGuinness

New SFI Course to Train 600 Postgraduates in Digital Technology

The new programme will enhance the ‘skills, employability and leadership potential’ of Irish students.
By Donal MacNamee

Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin Fógartha ag RTÉ agus Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh

Dúirt stiúrthóir an cúrsa, an Dr Uinsionn Mac Dubhghaill go mbeidh tionchar ollmhór ag céimithe ón gcúrsa seo ar na meáin sna blianta amach romhainn.
By Malachi Ó Marcaigh