higher education

Letters to the Editor: Replace the big parties if they collapse the North's institutions

John Cushnahan says power-sharing must be put on a firmer footing, while other readers consider topics including student accommodation, EV charging infrastructure, and the forthcoming referenda

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

UCC forced to review all capital project spending after recording €11.2m deficit

The news has cast doubt on the delivery timelines attached to some of its large-scale projects

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Higher education project ‘breaking cycle’ of addiction

Over 90 people take part in 'transformational' programme delivered by South East Technological University and charity Tiglin

Sun, 28 Jan, 2024

Teenage Granddaughter Relaxing With Grandmother In Garden

Young people who care for a relative less likely to go on to higher education – ESRI

A quarter of 17-year-olds who care for a relative get poorer Leaving Certificate grades and are less likely to go on to higher education,

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Simon Harris: 'I have never hidden my ambitions to be Taoiseach'

Minister Simon Harris said he has “never hidden” his ambitions when asked if he aims to lead his party and become Taoiseach.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

SETU completes its purchase of former Waterford Crystal site

Built in the early 1970s, the Waterford Crystal plant at Kilbarry was among the largest manufacturing units of its type in the world at the time, employing up to 1,000 people

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

UCC researchers appear in highly sought after global researcher list

The annual list features researchers in the top 1% of the Web of Science citation index and recognises those that have contributed to their desired field

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Competition puts PhD students under pressure to present thesis in three minutes

As opposed to the norm of presenting an 80,000 word thesis in up to nine hours, eight PhD students from across Ireland went head to head on Wednesday, presenting their research in just three minutes.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

MTU set to begin repaying €5m emergency loan

IT Tralee was granted the emergency loan in 2019 to assist with serious cash flow difficulties and, from next May, MTU will start repaying €250,000 per annum over 20 years

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

'Obligation' on universities to trial eco-friendly travel

While emissions from university staff and students make up a low percentage of overall carbon emissions, there is an obligation on universities to start trialing alternatives

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

IDA spends €165k on legal consultancy for just 13 FOIs

The IDA said it had relied on external law firms because of the 'existing workload' of its own internal legal team

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Woman dentist examining smiling child girls teeth with mirror in dental clinic

Irish Examiner view: More dentists badly needed

Higher-level education

Thu, 06 Jul, 2023

Official opening of the new Garda Control Centre for Dublin Metropolitan Region

More than two-thirds of newly registered vets qualified outside of Ireland

Just 80 vets who registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland last year received their qualification from UCD, currently the only third-level institution in the country to offer veterinary training

Thu, 11 May, 2023

University to take over part of iconic Waterford Crystal site

South East Technological University to purchase 20 acres of the site

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Eight departments at Irish universities rank among top 50 in the world

The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject shows that Irish higher education institutions are on the rise in the global league table

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

University presidents hail 'incredible' new 'women-only' scheme

Ireland's six female presidents thanked former higher education minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor for introducing the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative in 2019, which has led to 30 female-only professorships in Ireland

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Further education students face 'hidden cost' barrier to university

Report recommends increase in funding and grant schemes to aid transition from further to higher education, and more flexible support for learners from disadvantaged backgrounds

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

People and the planet: UCC to put emphasis on access and sustainability in five-year plan

UCC's five-year strategic plan sets out the university’s aim to become the university of choice for postgraduate education and to widen student access by 2028

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

Cost of living lump sum to be paid from Wednesday

Gambling ads are also to be banned on television and radio until late at night under plans to be approved by Cabinet today

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

From direct provision to UCC graduate — the inspiring story of Joan Omosefe Osayande

'I was not alone however on this journey. And I could not have made it alone', she said

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

Increase in grants and drop in fees being considered to take pressure off third-level students

A number of significant changes to the student grants scheme on the cards, including increases in student grants which would see some people receive €1,279 more each year

Mon, 05 Sep, 2022

Severely distraught young men with laptop suffering cyberbullying and harassment being online abused by stalker or gossip feelin

A third of staff face bullying in higher education

Minority groups, 'such as LGBTQ+ respondents, ethnic minorities and respondents with a disability were more likely to endure negative acts at work, bullying and cyberbullying compared to majority groups', survey found

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Harris appeals to homeowners to rent out rooms to students

Higher Education Minister said the Government faced a 'real challenge' but rejected the idea that it was prioritising Ukrainian refugees over students

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

New higher education funding for underrepresented and disadvantaged students

The €2m announced on Friday will assist those with disabilities, lone parents, and mature students as well as members of the Traveller and Roma communities

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022

Funding plan for third-level education is a 'huge disappointment', says USI

Oireachtas report signals increased funding, repriotising TUs, and reviewing SUSI grant system — but student leaders say it is not what they or the education sector need

Fri, 08 Jul, 2022

Trinity students and staff say reforms 'threaten autonomy and status'

Higher education bill represents biggest overhaul of how colleges are governed in over 50 years

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

First president of new South East Technological University appointed

Professor Veronica Campbell becomes the third female president of a Technological University

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

MTU among universities at 'breaking point' with lack of funding

The failure to reach the recommended annual funding increase of €600m per year by 2021 equates to a total shortfall of over €2bn in core funding, with newly formed TUs, particularly under pressure

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Harris: Colleges won't have to stay closed after Christmas break

Higher Education Minister said it was "absolutely the intention" to keep on-site learning in place

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Violence and harassment platform for higher education institutions launched

The ‘Speak Out’ initiative provides an online and anonymous reporting platform for incidents of bullying, discrimination, stalking, sexual harassment and rape

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Anger as Dublin City Council chief suggests Students' Union should provide housing

Higher education minister Simon Harris remarked that "dismissive & sarcastic comments don’t help" following the Dublin City Council chief executive's comments.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

UL will play 'major part' in transformation of Mid-West, says new president

Professor Kerstin Mey has been the interim president of University of Limerick since September 2020.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

Higher education legislation 'dated' and requires better accountability, committee hears

The original act is over 50 years old this year, and "is no longer fit for purpose".

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

Micheál Martin: Higher education funding is a focus of remaining Government term

Addressing the funding of higher education and research will be one of the themes of the rest of this Government’s term, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

Thu, 27 May, 2021

Computing and engineering courses have biggest drop-out rates

High Leaving Cert points remain the strongest predictor that a student is more likely to both complete their degree and to gain a first-class honours

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

'Significant funding needed to tackle sexual violence in higher education

The new report is to be issued to Simon Harris, Minister for Higher and Further Education, in the coming weeks.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021

'Fundamental overhaul' of grants system needed, says minister

Minister Harris was speaking at a panel discussion organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) around emerging issues for the sector due to Covid-19, and the future of funding.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Country 'sitting on a timebomb' over crisis in third-level funding, says Trinity Provost

The third-level sector is currently underfunded, and a system of student loans should not be introduced, each of the major parties' spokespeople on education agree.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

Technical university will need additional funding, Richard Bruton told

Additional funding and acknowledgement of staff concerns will be vital to the success of the country’s first technological university, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) has told Education Minister Richard Bruton.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2018

Details of financial control problems at NCAD not surprising

New financial statements highlight the challenges facing the new board at the National College of Art and Design, writes Education Correspondent Niall Murray.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2018

Student loans proposal will add to personal debt

Cassells’ report has cleared up the higher education funding landscape but many questions remain, says Brian Lucey.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016

Higher Education must be prioritised by new Government says top academic

One of the country’s top academics has said Higher Education must be a priority for the new Government.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Points system is a pricing mechanism

Economics can be useful. By this I don’t mean the quasi-mathematical faffing about that some, including practitioners, think of as economics.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015