Higher Education
Harris to Announce Funding for 14,000 College Places With Reduced Fees
Some €30 million will be made available to support upskilling for workers affected by the pandemic.
Today, Govt Ceded Ground to Third-Level Institutions Battling for Autonomy
Allowing universities to decide their fate in level five was a win for third-level autonomy, writes Molly Furey.
Universities Allowed to Stay Open to Staff and Students During Lockdown
Ireland is set to enter level five of restrictions at midnight tomorrow.
Budget 2021 Was a Small Step In The Right Direction
Budget 2021 was a small step toward the monumental change needed in higher education funding, writes Faye Curran.
A Baffling Budget Dashes Hopes for Dramatic Change in Higher Education
Higher education funding increased from €1.74 billion to €1.93 billion, following a raft of odd budgetary changes.
Higher and Further Ed Department Allocated €3.3bn in Budget 2021
The government has announced a once-off €50 million package to directly support students.
Budget 2021 to Include €50m Fund to Assist Third-Level Students
The fund will be set aside to help students who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.
Editorial
The IUA’s Message to the Govt is Clear: Third-Level Is Central to Economic Recovery
The IUA’s pre-budget submission sought €538 million in funding for the sector.
The Top Five Takeaways From Third-Level’s Pre-Budget Submissions
Budget 2021 is set to be announced tomorrow. The third-level sector appears optimistic.
Ireland Must Commit to Increased Third-Level Funding And Equal Access for All
The economic arguments are clear: Ireland must increase funding to its higher education institutions, writes Laura Harmon.