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.
By Louise McCormack

Proposed Investigative Powers Have Been Dropped

The powers, which would have increased governmental oversight, have been for dropped for ‘technical’ reasons.
By Róisín Power

TCDSU Survey Shows Students Want Repeal

Student spaces and third-level fees were also top of students' concerns.
By Ciaran Molloy

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.
By Joe O'Connor

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.
By Dominic McGrath

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.
By Aoife Kearins

Jim Miley Named Director General of IUA

Jim Miley, a former General Secretary of Fine Gael, will head the Irish Universities Association from January.
By Eleanor O'Mahony

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.
By Helen McEntee

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).
By Kathleen McNamee and Niamh Egleston

Lavish University Parties, Arts Block Renovation and QUBSU Independence