Higher Education
Flagging Trans Issues, Student Leaders Meet Fianna Fáil Health Spokesman
Student leaders, including TCDSU officers, met Stephen Donnelly this afternoon for a discussion about the country's health service.
HEA Changes Could Spell Strict Penalties for Universities Misusing Grants
Changes to the Higher Education Authority Act could see grants withheld from universities.
Micheál Martin ‘Would Consider Loans Scheme’ In Government
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was speaking to Irish university heads at a conference this morning.
The Government’s Inertia on Cassells Is Now Bordering on the Absurd
Four years since immediate action was called for in higher education, we're still no closer to even the beginnings of a decision, writes Jack Synnott.
EU Verdict on Cassells Report Not Expected Until 2020
The Cassells report was sent to the European Commission in January for economic analysis.
RTÉ Insists Articles Paid for by Universities Are Not Sponsored Content
RTÉ has made €271,000 from seven Irish universities as part of the Brainstorm project, but does not specify the content as sponsored.
Mary Robinson to Take On Trinity Professorship
The former Trinity Chancellor will reportedly take up a role as an adjunct professor of climate justice.
McHugh Quizzed Again On Student Fees
Minister for Education Joe McHugh was asked how much it would cost to reduce the student contribution fee.
Student Counselling Service Considers Rebrand
Concerns have been raised that the current name is not 'sufficiently inclusive' of all aspects of the service.
RCSI On Track to Get University Status
New legislation passed through the Oireachtas will allow higher education institutions to apply to the Minister for Education for university status.