Higher Education
GSU President Defends Lack of Opposition to Postgraduate Pay Cuts
Oye criticised the College for not tabling now-reversed pay cuts for casual staff as an issue for discussion, after she did not oppose the proposal.
Editorial
At Funding-Heavy Third-Level Debate, More Squabbles than Solutions
Issues like autonomy and student accommodation didn’t get an airing at a fractious higher education debate this week.
Díospóireacht Iomlán Faoi Mhaoiniú, le hArgóintí Seachas Réitithe
Ní raibh trácht ar bith ar neamhspléachas agus lóistín na mac léinn ag an díospóireacht ardoideachais an tseachtain seo.
Editorial
In College’s Strategic Plan, an Unspoken Priority: Rankings
Many of the policies College intends to pursue in the next five years appear specifically designed to arrest a series of rankings slumps.
In Election, a Simple Message to Politicians: Don’t Fail Third-Level
Higher education's key stakeholders on why now is the time for action on the future funding of third-level.
Want Politicians to Act Like Humans? Stop Treating Them Like Robots
Most people go into politics with good intentions, and treating them with contempt helps no one, writes Sárán Fogarty.
Fate of Business School Plaza Up in the Air
It's not clear when or how College plans to build its Business School plaza – plans for which "have not been shelved" according to the College bursar.
Months After Launch, Many Students Don’t Feel ‘At Home’ in Business School
Many students have complained about a lack of study spaces and a poorly designed 600-seat lecture theatre.
Micheál Martin Repeats Promise of New Higher Education Department
Martin, who first made the proposal last summer, said creating a higher education department is necessary to combat Brexit's risks.
Analysis
Strategic Plan: Lots to Commend, but the Devil’s in the (Lack of) Detail
While well-intentioned, College's new strategic plan isn't urgent enough about tackling staff and student issues, writes Aoife Kearins.