Higher Education
Abolishing College Fees Will Do Nothing for Educational Inequality
Inequality in Ireland's education system starts far before College. Solutions must come earlier if we're to tackle the issue, writes Declan Jordan.
Slavery and Universities: ‘We Can’t Atone, But We Can Recognise’
Slavery is most often associated with the past. But around the world, universities are reckoning with dark histories – and attempting to repent.
Editorial
Trinity’s Administration Isn’t Perfect, But the Alternative Could be Far Worse
Proposed changes to higher education’s governance could radically overhaul Trinity’s governance structures.
Mary Mitchell O’Connor Sets Up Taskforce for Drugs in Education
A taskforce featuring a Trinity professor will investigate drug use in higher education.
Students Average Less Than €10 Disposable Income Per Day, Says Study
New research from Bank of Ireland has looked into the spending habits of students.
NUI Galway Becomes a University of Sanctuary
The Galway university becomes Ireland's sixth third-level institute to gain recognition for steps made to include refugees and asylum seekers.
College Spent Over €250k on Luxury Air Travel in 12 Months
Irish universities collectively spent over €1.5 million on plane transport in the last year.
New Report to Highlight Dramatic Inequalities in Higher Education
An upcoming report from the Higher Education Authority will focus on how socioeconomic background affects access to education.
Universities Repeat Call for €337m Third-Level Funding in Budget 2020
Jim Miley, the head of the Irish Universities Association, told the Oireachtas today that government funding in higher education is 'urgent'.
UCDSU President Condemns ‘Outrageous’ UCD Air Travel Expenses
In a letter published in the Irish Times today, Joanna Siewierska criticised UCD's spending on luxury air fares for staff.