Higher Education

Analysis

The Timely Reform of Irish Arts Degrees

UCD and Maynooth University are planning to reform their arts degree programmes. The aim? To give arts students the skills they're often mocked for not having.
By Simon Foy

TCDSU Council to Vote on Motion to Boycott Israel

The motion proposes that Trinity divests all university funds from the country, as well as an introducing an academic boycott.
By Hannah Moody

Universities to Lobby Against International Fees for Northern Irish Students Post-Brexit

In an interview, the CEO of the Irish Universities Association said the organisation would try and achieve lower fees for Northern students.
By Kathleen McNamee

Despite HEA Recommendations, Trinity Unlikely to Appoint Gender Equality Vice-President

While a review of the national report is still ongoing, Trinity is more likely to integrate responsibility for gender equality into an existing role.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Editorial

An Ireland Without Independent Students’ Unions Would be a Poorer, Less Liberal Place

Students have been vital in campaigns like marriage equality and repeal. Encroachments on autonomy threaten to end that impact.

Áit Níos Boichte, agus le Níos Lú Liobrálachais a Bheadh in Éirinn Aontais na Mac Léinn Neamhspleácha

Bhí ról riachtanach ag mic léinn i bhfeachtais, aisghairm agus comhionannas pósta ina measc. Bagraíonn sáruithe na féinrialach sin an tionchar atá acu.

Why Students’ Unions and Universities are on the Same Page Over Autonomy

Colleges are calling for autonomy from the government, while restricting the freedoms of their students' unions.
By Dominic McGrath

Trinity Researcher Says Income-Contingent Loan Schemes will Cost €10b Over 12 Years

The research shows that Ireland is neither small enough nor big enough to take on an income-contingent loan scheme.
By Brónagh Kennedy
Editorial

Summer Doesn’t Mean Student Activism Can Switch Off

The next few months will be crucial for the repeal movement and higher education. If students want to remain part of the debate, they must stay active.

Brexit is “Game on” and Irish Higher Education Needs to Prepare for the Challenge Ahead

Former Head of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Tom Boland argues that we need to enlist all of our talents as we prepare for Brexit.
By Tom Boland