Higher Education
Govt Secures 17,000 Laptops to Assist Student Access to Online Learning
The devices were ordered through a €15 million coronavirus fund set aside to purchase student devices.
Tender Goes Out for Six New Higher Education Buildings
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris announced the tender today.
Editorial
Easing College Grant Rules Means Little to Asylum Seekers With Deportation Orders
Asylum seekers will no longer need to have completed the leaving certificate to qualify for a college grant.
Editorial
Students Need a Voice in the Implementation of On-Campus Coronavirus Rules
The government this week released public health guidelines for universities reopening in the Autumn.
IFUT Calls for Clarity on College Reopening Plans
The union also called on the government to reverse cuts to higher education in October's budget.
Former HEA Chief Appointed to Develop Plans for Tech University in South-East
Waterford and Carlow IT published their plans to form a technological university back in 2015.
College Releases Exam Timetables for Resits
Campus has partially reopened in recent weeks to allow students doing resits to study in the library.
Harris Launches New Initiatives to Tackle Sexual Violence on Campuses
Harris also announced a new annual survey of students and staff about sexual violence on campuses.
Editorial
A Month Since its Creation, the Higher Education Dept is Proving its Worth
The government announced a €168 million package for third-level this week, just months after saying that universities would have to fend for themselves during the pandemic.
Harris Announces €168m Package for Higher Education Sector
The cash is earmarked for costs incurred by universities during the pandemic, as well as supports for students.