Higher Education

Contribution

“There Have Been Days and Weeks When I Have Not Had Any Money Left for Food”

The barriers in place to support students through study are not enough to even support proper eating and sleeping habits.
By Tara McCormack
Analysis

Trinity’s Northern Irish Students on Brexit: “I can safely say I don’t know what the future holds”

For Trinity's Northern Irish students, uncertainty over future in education and opportunities.

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
Editorial

Be it Salmon, Ussher or Burke, Watson isn’t the First Dogmatist to Get Something Named After Him

For better or worse, leading academics with unsettling opinions are frequently honoured – and recently, too.
Editorial

A Brexit Would Scupper Trinity’s “Whole Island of Ireland” Goals

A British exit from the European Union would create immediate uncertainty for students from the North who wish to study in universities in the south.

Scriosfadh Breatimeacht Spriocanna Choláiste na Tríonóide maidir leis an “Oileán Iomlán”

Cruthódh imeacht na Breataine ón Aontas Eorpach éiginnteacht láithreach do mhic léinn ó Thuaisceart Éireann atá ag iarraidh staidéar in ollscoileanna an Deiscirt.

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.