higher education

College Releases Exam Timetables for Resits

Campus has partially reopened in recent weeks to allow students doing resits to study in the library.
By Sárán Fogarty

Harris Launches New Initiatives to Tackle Sexual Violence on Campuses

Harris also announced a new annual survey of students and staff about sexual violence on campuses.
By Cormac Watson
Editorial

A Month Since its Creation, the Higher Education Dept is Proving its Worth

The government announced a €168 million package for third-level this week, just months after saying that universities would have to fend for themselves during the pandemic.

Harris Announces €168m Package for Higher Education Sector

The cash is earmarked for costs incurred by universities during the pandemic, as well as supports for students.
By Sárán Fogarty

Coronavirus Package Confirms Commitment to Higher Education, Says IUA

The €168 million funding package was announced earlier today by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris
By Molly Furey and Cormac Watson

Government Launches New Strategy for Further Education and Training

The new strategy sets out a five-year road map for the sector.
By Alex Connolly

Government Approves Legislation Establishing Higher Education Department

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the establishment of the new Department last month.
By Emma Donohoe

Former USI President Annie Hoey Made Labour Spokesperson for Higher Education

Senator Annie Hoey said that she was 'thrilled' to take up the new role.
By Sárán Fogarty

Third-Level ‘Too Reliant’ on Private Accommodation, says Harris

Harris also said that he felt a 'sense of sadness' about leaving the Department of Health.
By Cormac Watson

Le Dúshláin Mhóra os a Chomhair, Tairgeann Harris Roinn Ardoideachais le Fócas Eacnamaíochta

Níos luaithe an tseachtain seo, dúirt Harris go spreagfaidh an roinn “infheistíocht inár dtír”.