Higher Education
In Ireland and the US, Academics Fight for a New, Kinder Higher Education
For some students, conventional higher education pathways aren't the answer. Schemes around the world are being set up to help.
For Quality and Equality, Public Funding is Higher Education’s Best Option
Loans are not the answer – Ireland needs investment in higher education, argues Laura Harmon.
Editorial
After Rankings Slump, Third-Level Has to Be an Election Issue – Now, Not in May 2020
Rankings are a bigger issue than the legacy of one provost, or the reputation of one university.
Ábhar Toghcháin é Tríú-Leibhéal – Anois, Seachas Bealtaine 2020
Tá na rangú níos tábhachtaí ná oidhreacht propast amháin, nó cáil ollscoil amháin.
‘Philistine’ Government Hindering Irish Research, Says Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on science, technology, research and development James Lawless hit out at the government.
IUA Calls for Funding Rethink, as Ireland Gets Only One EU Research Grant
Ireland's university presidents called for the re-examination after only one Irish-based researcher received an EU grant.
6% Drop in Students Eligible for SUSI Grant Since 2015
SUSI statistics show that 80,000 students availed of the grant last year, down from 85,000 in 2015.
Tech University in South-East Could be Formed by 2020, Says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said he was 'very frustrated' by delays to the proposed merger of Waterford IT and IT Carlow.
After Rankings Slump, Trinity Must Focus on Its Education – Not Its Brand
Yesterday's rankings fall was a blow to Trinity. In response, the College needs to focus on improving the fundamentals, writes Aoife Kearins.
Other Universities Are ‘Passing Us By’ in Rankings, Warns Research Dean
Linda Doyle also called for 'sustained, long-term investment in the third-level sector in Ireland'.