National University of Ireland elects former UCC president as chancellor
Prof Michael Murphy succeeds Dr Maurice Manning as NUI’s sixth chancellor since 1908
National University Of Ireland
Private college graduates to be excluded from extension of Seanad election voting rights
Minister says legislation is ‘genuine attempt’ to start reform as university Senators claim Bill is ‘disgrace’, and will keep Upper House as ‘rubber stamp’
‘Today’s graduates can walk in anywhere in the world’: NUI chancellor Maurice Manning steps down after 15 years
More than a quarter of a million graduates will be entitled to vote in the election of his successor later this year
Michael McDowell: Government has nowhere to hide on Seanad reform
Potential to create a second chamber that could bring new and different voices into the heart of our democracy
Back in Bloom: Dublin flower fest is ready to blossom once again
After two years, designers are itching to display their show gardens in the Phoenix Park
NUI Galway to change its name amid confusion over its proper title
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
Renewed calls to expand number of graduates who can vote in Seanad elections
Simon Harris says 92% of people voted to extend vote in Seanad university panels in 1979
Cross-Border research projects to get €37m funding
Government higher education initiative aims to deliver all-island approaches to innovation
Mountpleasant Avenue home with restored Georgian details for €1.25m
The owner transformed the property into a bright three-bed with extended kitchen
Galway cancer killer cell group ONK raises €19m
Company’s technology edits immune system cells in bid to cure cancers
Tributes paid to late academic and political pundit Richard Sinnott
‘He played a pioneering role in the development of political science in Ireland’
The Irish Times view on a decade of centenaries: Remembering the Civil War
It will be hard to find a way to remember the violence of the second half of 1922 in a non-partisan way
Tympany Medical raises €3.5m for specialised ear surgery device
NUI Galway spinout founded by Dr Elizabeth McGloughlin and Rory O’Callaghan
NUI Galway may rebrand amid confusion over its title
‘University of Galway’ is one option under consideration by college management
Graduate’s challenge to Seanad voting system rejected
Former University of Limerick student sought vote under university and vocational panels
University College Cork appoints Prof John O’Halloran as president
Ornithologist looking forward to leading UCC ‘through next phase of transformation’
Why mother and baby homes report findings cannot be let stand
Alternate conclusions around force and abuse possible as accuracy of history is key
Seán Clancy appointed Defence Forces chief of staff
Former search and rescue pilot will take up role following Mark Mellett’s retirement
Irish universities slip down world rankings as Trinity retains 101st place
Rising student numbers and freeze on staffing a factor behind drop in performance
Cúram to receive €46.3m from SFI to research new medical treatments
Galway research centre hopes industry and EU will each match the amount
Central Bank predicts consumers could spend half their €11bn pandemic savings
Deputy governor says younger, less-educated and women workers hardest hit by impact of Covid
Irish universities and China: walking an ethical tightrope
Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions
NUI awarded higher doctorate to academic linked to tobacco industry
Academic co-ordinated US tobacco giant Philip Morris’s research into smoking trends
UCC to abandon joint college project with Chinese university
Cork college warned of issues arising if withdrawal seen as linked to ethical concerns
My daughter isn’t studying Irish. Will she be locked out of college courses?
Ask Brian: Irish can be an entry criteria but she may be entitled to an exemption
Rev Victor Stacey, former Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, dies aged 76
Stacey will be remembered for his ‘gentle manner and his instinct for friendship’ – Archbishop
Incoming Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell faces daunting job
Current Bishop of Ossory will oversee archdiocese in which half of priests are over 70
I’m thinking of becoming a secondary teacher. What qualifications do I need?
Ask Brian: You should have studied at least one subject from post-primary curriculum at degree level
Many exalted western values rooted in Christian tradition
Equality and doing no harm predate Enlightenment and French Revolution
University governing bodies to be slimmed down under new reforms
Higher education governance legislation is ‘not fit for purpose’, says Harris
Garda murderer to have no automatic entitlement to release
Aaron Brady to remain in jail until at least 57 years old if appeal against conviction fails
Selection of open days in universities around the country
When is open day? What will it look like? Key information about 2020-2021 open days
Lighting up purple and yellow for Developmental language disorder
‘Sometimes people think you don’t make sense . . . sometimes they don’t make any sense to me’
Margaret MacCurtain obituary: Pioneering historian and campaigner
President leads tributes to nun, educator, feminist and human-rights activist
‘I come from an explicit, brash, rude culture. Ireland is a lot more implicit’
New to the Parish: Melanie Labor arrived from Germany in 2006
Student teacher takes legal challenge over not being permitted to graduate this year
Counsel says his client is particularly concerned over failure to make a decision on her appeal as new academic year is about to start
Leaving Cert students will have to opt-in online next month to receive grades
Colleges to provide exemptions for students where they cannot get a calculated grade
Innovation is key in battle against Covid-19
Businesses and scientists adapt and invent essential equipment and services for hospitals and communities
New website to check accuracy of Covid-19 information
NUIG researchers to help public access clear and precise facts on coronavirus
It’s all about the hand-washing, and not just for Covid-19
Changes in our behaviour will affect the transmission of other infectious diseases
The Irish Times view on Seanad reform: here we go again
There have been 14 reports on overhauling the upper house over the past 80 years but one after another has simply gathered dust
New research points to potential downsides of fitness apps
The upsides are impressive but the downsides include obsessive behaviour and burnout
Cantillon launches bid for a seat in Seanad Éireann
Naas chairman frustrated by a perceived lack of influence for thoroughbred industry in political circles
Irish writers on Election 2020: ‘I want a revolutionary party’
Irish authors assess the outgoing government’s legacy and what the next one needs to do
Flanagan says postponing RIC commemoration was ‘right thing to do’
‘Somebody lost the run of themselves’ over event, says ex-senator Maurice Manning
Twenty women-only professorships to be established this year
Mary Mitchell O’Connor says the gender equality move is ‘game-changing moment’
Brian Mooney receives National University of Ireland’s highest award
Irish Times columnist recognised for ‘exceptional contribution’ to Irish education
Irish health software company CareWorks acquired by UK-based Advanced
Advanced says acquisition is a ‘sound prospect’ and the next step is integrating CareWorks ‘at pace’
National Heritage Week 2019: What’s on around Ireland
From whale-watching to bell-ringing, there’s something for everyone
Irish exemptions: Will changes spell the end of compulsory Irish?
The heated debate on mandatory Irish in the classroom was rekindled this week
Pope appoints Fr Michael Duignan as Bishop of Clonfert
Fr Duignan comes from Diocese of Elphin and lectured in St Angela’s College
We all want a digital detox (right after we check our email)
Sign of the Times: Irish people are doing more and more online. We want to switch off but can’t
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