Higher Education
The Top Six Takeaways from Trinity’s New Strategic Plan
From sustainability to the student–staff ratio, here are some of the standouts in Trinity's new strategic plan.
Editorial
For Third-Level, a Sliver of Election Air-Time But Big Questions Unanswered
This week’s manifesto launches have noticeably sidestepped any decision on the Cassells report.
Suntas Tríú-Leibhéil san Olltoghcháin, Ach Ceisteanna Fós le Freagairt
Níl an t-ardoideachas mar thosaíocht ag na páirtithe móra, agus is léir sin óna réitigh, dar leis an mBord Eagarthóireachta.
Fine Gael Promises Three New Technological Universities
Minister for Education Joe McHugh and Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
Fee-Paying Students Are Three Times More Likely to Attend Top Universities
Seven in 10 private school students attend university compared to 51 per cent of public school students.
Free Transport for Students Among Promises in Green Party Manifesto
The manifesto also prioritise supports for homeless students, students from disadvantaged areas and students in direction provision.
10 to Run in 2020 TCDSU Elections, With Three Uncontested Races
Ryan Carey, Eoin Hand and Harry Williams will battle it out for president of the organisation.
Fianna Fáil Would Maintain €3,000 College Fee in Government
The party also pledged to invest €100 million a year in higher education, but did not commit to any of the funding models in the Cassells report.
As Election Looms, Trinity to Host Cross-Party Higher Education Debate
The debate is run by the Irish Universities Association, the Union of Students in Ireland, the Technological Higher Education Association and the Royal Irish Academy.
IFUT Calls for Fees to be Phased Out by Next Government
The union also called on Ireland's next government to deliver on the funding recommendations in the Cassells report.