Higher Education

Editorial

Looking to the UK, Opponents of Loan Schemes Can See Their Arguments Vindicated

By replacing grants for students from low-income backgrounds with loans, the UK is a perfect example for those who warn of the dangers of student loan schemes.
By The Editorial Board

After INMO Lobbying, Fourth-Year Nursing Students Set To be Offered Permanent Hospital Contracts on Graduation

The HSE has confirmed to the union that nursing students will now receive permanent posts following graduation.
By Dominic McGrath

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

With New Joint Campaign, TCDSU and UCDSU Call on Homeowners to Rent Rooms to Students

The €8,000 campaign will see the unions work with Daft.ie to publicise the government's rent-a-room scheme.
By Dominic McGrath and Róisín Power

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

Is Gá Caitheamh le Mic Léinn mar Pháirtithe Leasmhara Ríthábhachtacha in Ollscoileanna

Cothaíonn caidreamh naimhdeach dearmad ar mhic léinn, cé go bhfuil riachtanais acu, mar pháirtí leasmhar ar bith eile, ó choláistí.
Editorial

Students Need to be Treated as Key Stakeholders Within Colleges

An “us vs them” mentality can lead to students being dismissed, when they, like other stakeholders, have certain needs from colleges.

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

Catching Students Unawares, UCC Bar to Close After No Consultation

In an open letter UCCSU criticised “the lack of consultation or awareness extended to the Students’ Union".
By Dominic McGrath

After Years of Inaction, Government Commitments to Student Housing Strategy

New commitments will see a Student Housing Officer and additional 7,000 places.
By Sinéad Baker and Dominic McGrath