third level education Archives

USI statistics show a rise in student Mental Health issues

October 16, 2019

According to its key findings, 38.4 per cent of students are experiencing extremely severe levels of anxiety, 29.9 per cent are experiencing depression and 17.3 per cent are feeling stressed.

Cork IT will not have to take on IT Tralee debt if merged to create Munster University

October 16, 2019

The two ITs are to come together to create Munster Technological University (MTU), with six campuses across Cork and Kerry.

NUI Galway becomes University of Sanctuary

October 2, 2019

Those living in Direct Provision centres have considerable difficulty availing of third level education in Ireland. Young asylum seekers must spend three years in an Irish school, an amendment made early on this year by the Government.

Age is just a number

March 21, 2018

I found defence inside a shell. In three years I rarely took a day off, I am lucky, my husband has been my fall guy. I was not sure year two would happen.

Third Level development plans at risk due to possible funding restrictions

November 29, 2017

Irish universities may be prohibited from borrowing money needed for development depending on a decision soon to be made by Eurostat.

UCDSU officer calls for investment in education

October 18, 2017

A lack of investment in third-level education has led to a drop in respect for Irish degrees worldwide, according to UCDSU’s Education Officer.

Asylum students not eligible for free fees scheme

November 16, 2016

Students seeking asylum in Ireland are not eligible for the free fees scheme, leaving many unable to afford a third-level education.

Irish Colleges Run Fewer Courses For Those With Disabilities

March 11, 2015

A report has found that colleges are not doing enough to provide courses for students who suffer from intellectual disabilities.

Trinity Forum hosts lively debate on future of third-level sector

March 5, 2014

Leading economists and academics addressed students on the future of Ireland’s third-level sector at the recent Trinity Economic Forum.

The problems with business funded universities

December 18, 2013

Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy on the impact relying on the business industry could have for Irish universities.

Marketisation & managerialism is destroying Irish higher education

November 6, 2013

A new campaign, Defend the University, launched in DCU argues that it is not a funding crisis destroying Irish universities, but the turn towards marketisation & managerialism.

Ryan Hunt: Is increasing the student contribution charge by €250 a year to €3,000 in 2015 reasonable for students?

December 12, 2012

This year’s budget will undoubtedly be tough for many to swallow. Property taxes, cuts to child benefit and PRSI increases will hit people hard. When we approach the issue of funding for third level education,

Dobson: No one should be refused the right to education

November 28, 2012

RTÉ broadcaster Bryan Dobson said he hopes “nothing is done which diminishes accessibility to third level education to any young person in Ireland”. In an interview with The College View following his talk as part