Higher Education

Editorial

College’s Rankings Strategy Now Seems Like a Fool’s Errand

The Provost’s attempts to essentially game university rankings has fallen flat.

New Report Recommends NCAD and IADT Merger

A HEA report recommends NCAD and IADT joining together to create a 'university of creative arts'.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

For 50 Years, TCDSU’s Remained Steadfast and on the Right Side of History

Even during fallow periods, there has been a consistency to TCDSU’s countenance.
Contribution

Trinity’s New Ranking Demands Government Action

The QS rankings are embarrassing for Trinity. But it's the government that should be red-faced, writes Matthew Murphy.
By Matthew Murphy

New SFI Course to Train 600 Postgraduates in Digital Technology

The new programme will enhance the ‘skills, employability and leadership potential’ of Irish students.
By Donal MacNamee

Government Promises Legal Solutions to Spiralling Student Rents

This promise comes after last night's Dáil debate on student accommodation.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
Editorial

When Ambition Leaves Students as an Afterthought

The new E3 institute reveals something of the demarcation between ambitions and wider government policy.

Nuair a Fhágann Uaillmhian Mic Léinn mar Athsmaoineamh

Léiríonn an Institiúid nua E3 go bhfuil teorann ann idir uaillmhianta agus polasaithe an rialtais.

HEA Faces ‘Risks’ Under New Data Protection Rules

The Higher Education Authority could face challenges collecting data from Irish colleges under stricter data protection laws.
By Ciannait Khan

Disadvantaged Students Half as Likely to Progress in College

Students from DEIS schools had a non-progression rate of 19 per cent, according to new figures from the Higher Education Authority.
By Ciannait Khan