Educational Issues

Increase in Fees Necessary to Bridge Funding Gap, Says Queen’s University Belfast

The university has outlined three options for funding higher education in Northern Ireland, all of which involve an increase in fees.
By Dominic McGrath

After “Unacceptable” Demands From College, DIT Students’ Union Left Without Funding

A dispute with DIT leaves the union without funding for at least three months, and with an uncertain future beyond that.
By Sinéad Baker

In Time of Crisis, Bringing About a Change in Culture

Now leaving the role of Vice-Provost, Linda Hogan has helped oversee the direction of the college in one of the most uncertain times in its history.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

We Need to Make Sure Public Focus Remains on the Funding Crisis

Student and university leaders need to make sure the public debate on higher education funding continues.

Caithfidh Gluaiseacht na Mac Léinn Tairbhe a Bhaint as Aird ar an nGéarchéim Maoinithe

Is gá do cheannairí mac léinn agus na n-ollscoileanna cinntiú go leanfaidh an díospóireacht ar mhaoiniú ardoideachas.
Editorial

In Tackling the Funding Crisis, Student Numbers is One of Our Main Strengths

There are many obstacles placed in the way of student protests, such as inexperience, but numbers is not one of them.

Agus muid ag troid na Géarchéime, tá méid Mac Léinn i measc ár Láidreachtaí

Is iomaí bacainní atá ag teorannú gluaiseachta na mac léinn, mar easpa taithí, ach níl méid daoine ina measc.

Is Féidir Brústocaireacht Níos Láidre a Dhéanamh de bharr Comhghuaillíochta Nua idir Aontais

Is mór an cumas atá ag comhghuaillíocht idir na cúig cheardchumainn is mó san ardoideachas, ach caithfimid níos mó a lorg ná a dhearna siad le chéile roimhe sin.

Deciding Between the State and Student Loans: How Did We Get Here?

From a history of free tuition to the current underfunding and consideration of loans, we look back on the timeline of higher education funding solutions.
By Charlotte Ryan
Analysis

One Committee, Four Parties: What Funding Option Will They Support?

The Education and Skills Committee will choose an option from the Cassells report. With a cross-party membership, who is supporting what?
By Dominic McGrath