Higher Education

22% Increase in CAO Applications to Trinity from Northern Ireland

This year also saw a two per cent increase in the number of students putting Trinity as their first preference overall.
By Fergus O’Rourke
Editorial

UCD Must Seize its Chance to Rejoin National Student Politics

Local students' unions lack the time, expertise and mandate to make a difference on national issues.
Editorial

In a Fine Gael–Fianna Fáil Coalition, Student Issues Hang in the Balance

Repeal the eighth and the higher education funding question won't be addressed optimally if both parties go into government.

With Little Election Debate on Third-Level, Royal Irish Academy Could Have Role to Play

With little debate on third level during general election, there's potential for the views of the academy to influence debate in coming weeks.
By Christopher McMahon

The Party Leaders on Higher Education

This general election campaign, The University Times has featured op-eds from Ireland's party leaders.
Editorial

This General Election is Actually Pretty Important for Students

The outcome of this election will determine the future of abortion rights, accommodation, mental health and higher education in Ireland.
Analysis

Economists Agree There’s No Magic Bullet to Fund Higher Education

James Shaw explores different means by which higher education could be funded, beyond a simple yet expensive loan scheme for students.
By James Shaw

UCD Students to Vote on Rejoining USI

More than 900 signatures were collected by group proposing referendum to rejoin national union.
By Edmund Heaphy and Eleanor O'Mahony

We Don’t Have to Live in an Unequal Society

Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Féin, argues for total reform of the education sector and the elimination of third-level fees.
By Gerry Adams
Analysis

With More Young Voters Registered, What Impact Can They Actually Have?

After significant voter registration drives before the marriage equality referendum and recent similar pushes, how
By Chris McMahon