Plan for sweeping governance changes at UL following botched property deals
Recent controversies at University of Limerick posed ‘significant risk to the university’s future success and reputation’, internal report says
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‘Skill, baby, skill’: Plan to attract global research leaders to Ireland following US trade shock
Minister for Higher Education says Ireland will lead with ‘talent, science and skills’
Grants extended to students with household incomes of up to €115,000
Move comes amid signals that college costs for those ineligible for grants may increase next year
Boosting grants instead of cutting college fees could be fairer way to support students - Minister
James Lawless hints that €1,000 reduction could be cut this year, leading to increase in fees for many
New grade of professor set to be introduced at technological universities
Eleven top academics in traditional universities given special sanction for higher salaries of up to €235,000
PhD graduates significantly better off than those with masters and honours degree
Finding come amid debate over sustainability of higher education research due to low stipends for doctoral students
Republic may become member of European research centre Cern ‘early in 2026’
Move would open doors for Irish researchers to participate in cutting-edge scientific programmes
Crisis in academia: ‘I love research, but I don’t see any security or stability in it’
Lack of funding, precarious work and intense competition mean the once-revered job of lecturing has become less attractive as a viable long-term career
High rental costs are pricing out thousands of students and risk increased college dropout rates
State-backed affordable campus accommodation, student travel subsidies and improved public transport are vital to retaining talent
Students from UCD’s L&H through to final of The Irish Times Debate
Irene Kellegher from the Cadet School, which trains cadets for the Defence Forces, was the winning individual in semi-final
Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college
Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year
‘People make assumptions about us’: How third level is becoming a real option for people with intellectual disabilities
Universities are providing more programmes for disabled students - but learners say we need to do far more to promote greater inclusion in education
Quirks and questions on third-level progression rates
Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise
Drop in proportion of student grant holders at third level as enrolments climb
Recent increases in grant eligibility to result in higher numbers qualifying for financial assistance
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