Educational Issues

Contribution

Is a University Qualification Necessary For a Prosperous Career?

Molly Flynn questions whether university is just a “rite of passage” for young people rather than an experience that greatly benefits them.
By Molly Flynn

Introduction of Philosophy at Second Level Should Be Seen as a Positive Step

The introduction of philosophy as part of Junior Certificate reforms gives students an opportunity to develop new skills not offered in other subjects.
By James Shaw
Contribution

For Higher Education, Budget 2017 Displays a Short-Term Focus

While any investment is welcome given the ongoing crisis, €36.5 million is out of place given the government's hyperbolic rhetoric.
By Christopher McMahon

€36.5 million Increase in Funding For Higher Education in Budget 2017

A full maintenance postgraduate grant, worth nearly €6,000, for low-income students was also introduced.
By Dominic McGrath and Sinéad Baker

As Funding Options are Considered, University Heads to Appear Before Education Committee

Students' and trade unions will also present to the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee in December.
By Dominic McGrath

Ní Maith an tIonadaí do Réitigh Pholaitiúla atá i gComhdhearcadh Polaitiúil

Cibé acu an t-oochtú leasú nó an t-ardoideachas atá i gceist, is ga cinntí a dhéanamh le comhdhearcadh nó gan é.

The Quest to Create the Ideal Trinity Graduate

The Trinity Education Project has outlined four key attributes that College wants every graduate to have, and is seeking to change the curriculum to incorporate them.
By Hugh Mitchell

37,000 More International Students by 2020, as Strategy Aims for “Best Education System in Europe”

Bruton commits to bringing the value of international education to €2.1 billion with more international higher education and English language training students.
By Sinéad Baker

From Funding to Policy Failings to the Casualisation of Staff, the Very Fabric of Third-Level is Threatened

Mike Jennings, General Secretary of the Irish Federation of University Teachers, on some of the biggest issues facing the sector, both students and staff.
By Mike Jennings

Social Democrats Recommit to 10 per cent Increase in Higher Education Investment

In their alternative budget, the party states it would reduce the student contribution by €300 for the 2017/18 year, with a view of reducing it by €1,000 over time.
By Sinéad Baker