Higher Education

Editorial

Labour’s Higher Education Failings Make Seanad Motion More Than a Little Infuriating

After five years in government, Labour’s doomed-to-fail exercise in the Seanad does little to atone for the party’s past sins.

Leis na Míthapaí a bhí ag Páirtí an Lucht Oibre ó thaobh an tArdoideachais de, is Mór an Crá atá i gceist le rún an Pháirtí sa tSeanad

Tar éis cúig bliana mar chuid den rialtas, ní dhéanann rún éadóchasach an phairtí sa tSeanad mórán chun aspalóid a fháil dóibh ina bpeacaí.

Amid Talk of Increased Levy, Government Promises Employers Greater Impact on Education Policy

A proposed increase in the national training fund has drawn scepticism from employers in the past.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony

Ireland’s Universities Could Reap Brexit’s Benefits, if they Seize its Opportunities

Neale Richmond, who chairs the Seanad Brexit Committee, argues that Irish higher education is uniquely placed to benefit from Brexit.
By Neale Richmond

For Prendergast, ‘Fees, Philanthropy and Commercial Activities’ Must Increasingly be Our Future

In a speech marking the halfway point of his term as Provost, Patrick Pendergast examined the strategies the college has adopted and laid out future plans.
By Dominic McGrath and Niamh Egleston

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Opposition Defeat Seanad Motion Calling for Free Education

The defeat is a blow to student activists, who had strongly supported the Labour motion.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony

Calling All Senators: Vote Today to Reject Loans and Support Free Education

Senator Ivana Bacik argues that the Seanad must vote today to return higher education to something that's free for all students.
By Ivana Bacik

With Seanad Vote, Fianna Fáil has Chance to Crystallise Stance on Third-Level Funding

USI President, Michael Kerrigan, said the lack of a clear rejection of a loan scheme was disappointing.
By Dominic McGrath

Universities Face Serious Criticism, with Dáil Committee Raising Concerns in Report into Financial Management

The Public Accounts Committee report calls into question financial management in several universities.
By Dominic McGrath

A Year on from Landmark Funding Report, Labour to Call for Rejection of Loan Schemes in Seanad

A motion, supported by students but opposed by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will be brought to the Seanad tomorrow.
By Dominic McGrath