Comment & Analysis

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Today, Govt Ceded Ground to Third-Level Institutions Battling for Autonomy

Allowing universities to decide their fate in level five was a win for third-level autonomy, writes Molly Furey.
By Molly Furey
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Online Classes Have Created a Plethora of New and Neverending Discomforts

Zoom classes have proven exceedingly awkward thus far. More needs to be done to make online learning work, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran
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Editorial

If College Wants Strict Rules in Halls, It Must Work With Students – Not Against Them

Students this week spoke out about the intimidating atmosphere in Halls in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

Budget 2021 Betrays a Lack of Vision for Third-Level Sector

Many third-level sectors were disappointed by Budget 2021 this year.
By The Editorial Board
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Budget 2021 Was a Small Step In The Right Direction

Budget 2021 was a small step toward the monumental change needed in higher education funding, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran
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Ní Fios na hImpleachtaí atá le Gearradh Maoinithe an ERC

Tá an Chomhairle Eorpach um Thaighde ar tí €1.4 billiún de mhaoiniú a chailliúnt mar gheall ar thionchair eacnamíocha na paindéime.
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Is Léir Teachtaireacht an IUA don Rialtas: Tá Tríú-Leibhéal Lárnach sa Tearnamh

Lorg aighneacht réamh-cháinaisnéise an IUA maoiniú de €538 milliún don earnáil.
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Is a Virtual Hub the Future of Freshers’ Fair?

The pandemic has forced societies to rethink freshers' week – in many ways for the better, writes Mairead Maguire.
By Mairead Maguire
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Editorial

The IUA’s Message to the Govt is Clear: Third-Level Is Central to Economic Recovery

The IUA’s pre-budget submission sought €538 million in funding for the sector.
By The Editorial Board
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Editorial

Cutting ERC Funding Will Have Unforeseen Consequences

The European Research Council is set to lose €1.4 billion in funding due to the economic effects of the pandemic.
By The Editorial Board