Educational Issues
Kevin Mitchell Named New Senior Lecturer
After four years in the role, Dr Gillian Martin is stepping down.
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.
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.
Mitchell O’Connor Rebuffs Rankings Drop with Funding Promise
The Minister for Higher Education was speaking at a conference on higher education funding.
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.
82% of Public Support Better Third-Level Funding, Says New Report
Trade and students’ unions today called for €200 million for higher education.
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.
New SFI Course to Train 600 Postgraduates in Digital Technology
The new programme will enhance the ‘skills, employability and leadership potential’ of Irish students.
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.