Higher Education

Editorial

Post-Brexit, We Must Resist Turning Education into a Mechanism to Attract Corporations

We have consensus that employers must contribute to education. This cannot be forgotten in the rush to attract businesses post-Brexit.

An Income-Contingent Loan Scheme is the Only Option for Ireland and its Students

Dr Aedín Doris and Prof Bruce Chapman argue that a loan scheme would have no negative impact on students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
By Aedín Doris and Bruce Chapman

All-Ireland Work Visa for Graduates is Needed to Cope with Brexit, says Ulster University Head

Concerns have already been raised by many about the status of Northern Irish students in Ireland following Brexit.
By Dominic McGrath

Income-Contingent Loans Would be a Risky Course of Action for Ireland

Dr Charles Larkin outlines his research, demonstrating the risks an income-contingent loan scheme would have for Ireland.
By Charles Larkin
Contribution

Dead White Straight Males and Saving Students from Unacceptable Levels of World: Teaching in 2017

Who wants to teach their students to criticise? Not me! I want to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony, writes Dr Daragh Downes.
By Daragh Downes

“Essay Mills” and Cheating Targeted Under New Government Proposals

Institutes of Technology will also officially become designated awarding bodies, in line with universities.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

Free Education, Considering its Supporters, Doesn’t Deserve Politicians’ Scepticism

There are few proposals so widely supported, yet still treated as peripheral, than free education.

Ag Oideachas Saor in Aisce, agus an Tacaíocht atá acu, Níl Sceipteachas na bPolaiteoirí Tuillte

Is beag tograí leis an méid céanna tacaíochta ná oideachas saor in aisce a chaitear leo mar imeallach.
Analysis

One of the World’s Best Academic Clubs, and Trinity is the Newest Member

Membership of LERU is a vindication of Trinity's efforts to succeed in an environment of austerity.
By Dominic McGrath

Why I Can’t Support a Student Loan Scheme

Carol Nolan, Sinn Féin education spokesperson and a member of the committee considering higher education funding, on the serious flaws in loan schemes.
By Carol Nolan