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.
By Rachel O’Leary

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.
By 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.
By Sárán Fogarty

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.
By Cormac Watson

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.
By Robert Quinn

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.
By Charlotte Finlay

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.
By 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'.
By Cathal Byrne