Higher Education

Five Third-Level Institutes to Share €100m Government Investment

The government has announced a new investment in higher education.
By Emer Moreau
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.
By Aisling Marren

Andrew Brownlee Becomes New CEO of Solas

Solas, the state agency responsible for supporting further education and skills, announced the appointment yesterday.
By Cormac Watson

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.
By Donal MacNamee

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.
By Orla Murnaghan

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.
By Orla Murnaghan
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.