third level funding Archives – The College View

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.

A quality education: the third-level funding crisis

April 16, 2014

The College View looks at the impact funding cuts are having on universities and whether there is any solution to the crisis of third-level funding.

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.

Clogher must fight for student fees position

November 20, 2013

Free-fees may be an ‘idealistic vote’ to Aaron Clogher, but can fee-charging countries and universities justify their rates, asks Odrán de Bhaldraithe.

Taoiseach ‘egged’ in UCD at student centre opening

December 12, 2012

Eggs were thrown at Taoiseach Enda Kenny when he was in UCD to open the new Centre and Sports Complex on November 29th. Two eggs were thrown in protest at his invitation to the event

Local Labour TD uneasy with fee increase in budget

December 12, 2012

Labour Party TD, John Lyons, hopes the recent increase in the student contribution charge won’t prevent students in his constituency from accessing third-level education. Speaking to The College View, the TD for Dublin North-West and