Higher Education
Third-Level ‘Too Reliant’ on Private Accommodation, says Harris
Harris also said that he felt a 'sense of sadness' about leaving the Department of Health.
Editorial
Facing Huge Hurdles, Harris Offers a Higher Education Dept With an Economic Focus
Simon Harris said this week that the new department will “drive investment to our country”.
Le Dúshláin Mhóra os a Chomhair, Tairgeann Harris Roinn Ardoideachais le Fócas Eacnamaíochta
Níos luaithe an tseachtain seo, dúirt Harris go spreagfaidh an roinn “infheistíocht inár dtír”.
Harris to Develop Framework With USI for Supporting Students’ Unions
In a meeting with USI today, Harris also discussed sexual assault on campuses and a higher education funding model.
Niall Collins Appointed Minister of State in Higher Education Department
Collins lost his frontbench portfolio last year after becoming embroiled in a voting scandal.
A Higher Education Department is Welcome. Its Business-Oriented Slant May Not Be
Simon Harris's focus on higher education as an economic driver betrays a lack of interest in the more fundamental aspects of university, writes Emer Moreau.
Harris Urges Incoming Freshers to Apply to SUSI Before July 9th
All applications from incoming freshers sent to SUSI before July 9th will be prioritised.
IFUT Welcomes Creation of Higher Education Department
The organisation said that it hoped to see the recommendations of the Cassells Report acted upon.
Editorial
A Third-Level Department Represents Big Progress – But Does Not a Funding Model Make
Symbolically, it’s hard to deny the significance of a new department for higher education, innovation and research.
New Higher Education Department Will Have an ‘Economic Focus’, says Harris
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris laid out his vision for the new department in a video on Twitter.