Higher Education

Editorial

Why Was Board Bypassed on a Submission With Direct Implications for its Future?

Trinity’s last-minute response to proposed changes to the HEA Act showed a lack of regard for the potential gravity of the changes.

Cén Fáth ar Seachnaíodh Bord Faoi Cheist Phráinneach Dá Thodhchaí?

Léiríonn freagra na Tríonóide ag an nóiméad deiridh easpa measa ar na hiarmhairtí tábhachtacha a bhaineann le na hathruithe beartaithe.

Flagging Data Concerns, Trinity Stays Out of Third-Level Inequality Study

New research commissioned by the HEA found UCD and IADT have the most students from affluent backgrounds.
By Sárán Fogarty

Provost at Odds With Higher Education Minister Over National Rankings Strategy

Provost Patrick Prendergast has called for a national rankings strategy, a suggestion rejected by the Minister for Higher Education.
By Donal MacNamee

The Trials and Tribulations of a Health Science Placement

On health science placements, students battle against stress and heavy workloads – and it doesn't seem like that is changing anytime soon.
By Cormac Watson

Trinity Bypassed Board on Last-Day Response to Higher Education Reforms

Trinity sent a last-ditch submission to the government on a set of higher education reforms that could radically alter governance in the College.
By Emer Moreau

With Three Applications Pending, Tech University Association Welcomes a New Merger

Limerick IT and Athlone are the latest institutes to register their ambition to create a technological university.
By Ella Connolly and Emer Moreau

Dundalk IT Students Protest After Graduation Moved Off Campus

DKIT students and students are protesting after the institute moved its graduation ceremony off campus.
By Emer Moreau

Flagging Brexit, Universities Call Again for Higher Education Funding

The Irish Universities Association told the Seanad yesterday that higher education and research will be 'crucial' after Brexit.
By Emer Moreau

Fógraíonn an Roinn Oideachais Deontas Gaeltachta d’Ábhar Oidí

Cuirfear an deontas Gaeltachta ar fáil do 1,200 mac léinn gach bliain.
By Malachi Ó Marcaigh