General Election
Micheál Martin Repeats Promise of New Higher Education Department
Martin, who first made the proposal last summer, said creating a higher education department is necessary to combat Brexit's risks.
Editorial
For Third-Level, a Sliver of Election Air-Time But Big Questions Unanswered
This week’s manifesto launches have noticeably sidestepped any decision on the Cassells report.
Suntas Tríú-Leibhéil san Olltoghcháin, Ach Ceisteanna Fós le Freagairt
Níl an t-ardoideachas mar thosaíocht ag na páirtithe móra, agus is léir sin óna réitigh, dar leis an mBord Eagarthóireachta.
Fine Gael Promises Three New Technological Universities
Minister for Education Joe McHugh and Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
‘Our Voices Matter’: UCDSU President Issues General Election Funding Cry
Joanna Siewierska urged politicians to 'stop the commercialisation of higher education'.
Free Transport for Students Among Promises in Green Party Manifesto
The manifesto also prioritise supports for homeless students, students from disadvantaged areas and students in direction provision.
Fianna Fáil Would Maintain €3,000 College Fee in Government
The party also pledged to invest €100 million a year in higher education, but did not commit to any of the funding models in the Cassells report.
As Election Looms, Trinity to Host Cross-Party Higher Education Debate
The debate is run by the Irish Universities Association, the Union of Students in Ireland, the Technological Higher Education Association and the Royal Irish Academy.
IFUT Calls for Fees to be Phased Out by Next Government
The union also called on Ireland's next government to deliver on the funding recommendations in the Cassells report.
In Trinity, Almost 250 Students Register to Vote in General Election
TCDSU President Laura Beston said it 'was really great to see such a positive response from students'.