Higher Education
Five Third-Level Institutes to Share €100m Government Investment
The government has announced a new investment in higher education.
Editorial
Finally, a New HEA Chief – and With Him, a Chance for Reinvention
The shifting role of the Higher Education Authority should now become more apparent.
Ceannaire Nua ÚAO, Faoi Dheireadh – agus Deis Athchruthaithe Leis
Ba chóir go mbeidh an ról luaineach atá ag an Údarás um Ard-Oideachais níos soléire anois
40% of Students on Third-Level Grants Getting Full Amount
Nearly 60,000 students have been awarded grants so far this year.
Andrew Brownlee Becomes New CEO of Solas
Solas, the state agency responsible for supporting further education and skills, announced the appointment yesterday.
Alan Wall Appointed New HEA Chief Executive
The former assistant secretary general of the Department of Education takes over from interim CEO Paul O'Toole.
55% Of Students Skipping College for Paid Work
A survey of 445 students has found that 55 per cent are skipping lectures for paid work.
Mitchell O’Connor Lauds SUSI Grants as Government Delays Call on Funding
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor said students should use SUSI grants to pay for the cost of their accommodation.
Editorial
On Higher Education, a Government Under Scrutiny – And Still Without Ideas
Ireland’s education ministers haven’t come out of this week’s debate on third-level with any credit.
San Ardoideachas, Iniúchadh ar an Rialtas – agus iad Fós Gann ar Smaointí
Níl aon chomaoin tuillte ag airí oideachais na hÉireann ón díospóireacht faoi tríú-leibhéal an tseachtain seo.