Higher Education
Colleges Are Trying to Improve First-Year Experience, says New Report
Two QQI reports were launched today by the Minister for Higher Education.
Proposed Investigative Powers Have Been Dropped
The powers, which would have increased governmental oversight, have been for dropped for ‘technical’ reasons.
TCDSU Survey Shows Students Want Repeal
Student spaces and third-level fees were also top of students' concerns.
Employers Should Pay More to Fund Higher Education, But Not at Any Cost
Joe O'Connor says that while additional funding from employers is welcome, industry should not be shaping decisions in higher education.
Joan Donegan is Standing Firm for Ireland’s Academics
The new head of the Irish Federation of University Teachers talks gender quotas, diplomacy and a life spent in union politics.
Trinity Joins Top European Universities in Adding €100 Billion to Economy
The League of European Research Universities contributed 1.3 million jobs to Europe, according to a report released today.
Jim Miley Named Director General of IUA
Jim Miley, a former General Secretary of Fine Gael, will head the Irish Universities Association from January.
Erasmus Has Made Irish Students Citizens of the World
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, argues that Ireland's future lies at the heart of Europe.
Trinity Professor Appointed to Board of HEA
Prof Ronan Lyons will join Dr Deirdre Lillis on the board that regulates the work of the Higher Education Authority (HEA).