Educational Issues

Brexit and the Uncertain Future of Irish Higher Education

The Provost has expressed his concerns about a possible Brexit. But what might be the impact on Irish higher education if Britain votes to leaves the EU?
By Dominic McGrath

USI and Education Unions Form Coalition to Campaign for Investment in Higher Education

The unions are calling for increased public investment and increased contribution from employers.
By Sinéad Baker

With New Scholarship, NUIG to Support Students from Ireland’s Newest Communities

The merit-based award targets high-achieving students with refugee status or who are applying for international protection.
By Niamh Egleston

€60 Million Fund Initiated by Trinity and UCD to Help Third-Level Research Reach Global Market

Announced today, the fund will aid the commercialisation of research from third-level institutions in Ireland.
By Sinéad Baker
Editorial

Given Lack of Funding Support, Proposed Government Control of Universities is an Affront

A proposed extension to the powers the government holds over universities poses a real threat to the troubled sector.

Tar Éis Ganntanais Tacaíochta Rialtais, Is Masla atá i Smacht Rialtais ar Ollscoileanna a Thairgeadh

Is mór an bhagairt don earnáil chráite atá i méadú na gcumhachtaí ar ollscoileanna atá ag an rialtas a thairgeadh.
Editorial

With a New Alliance Between Unions, Potential For Greater Impact on Funding

A coalition between the four largest unions in higher education has huge potential, but will need to aim higher than their previous collaborations.

In Earnáil Tearcmhaoinithe, is Gá nach ligimid do Leas Airgeadais An Saol Acadúil a Smachtú

Doimhníonn tráchtaí a rinne leas-seansailéir Ollscoil na Banríona an imní atá ar mhórán daoine maidir le todhchaí an ardoideachais
Editorial

In an Underfunded Sector, We Cannot Let Financial Interests Dictate Academia

Comments made by the vice-chancellor of Queen’s deepen the concerns many have about the future of academia.
Editorial

Too Many Problems Facing Higher Education Cannot be Solved by Increasing Student Fees

As recent strikes in the UK show, simply increasing student fees is not sufficient to address many of the issues plaguing the sector.