Grant not intended to cover full college cost: Minister The SUSI grant was never intended to cover the full cost of college, the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Higher Education has said. Education • 15 Aug 19
Drive to attract Chinese students raises concerns Chinese students offer a substantial financial reward for Irish universities, but some academics are concerned about what a greater dependence on revenue from China could … Education • 21 Oct 18
Science Foundation Ireland invests €43m in 26 projects A total of €43m is set to be invested in 26 research projects by Science Foundation Ireland. Business • 21 Sep 17
60% of parents get into debt for college education A survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions has revealed that 60% of parents will get into debt to cover the cost of their … News • 18 Aug 16
DCU to invest €230m in Dublin facilities Dublin City University is to invest €230m over the next five years to develop facilities across its north-Dublin campuses. Business • 29 Apr 16
Former HEA chief to lead university consultation The Government has appointed a former head of the Higher Education Authority to lead a consultation process between Waterford and Carlow Institutes of Technology with … News • 04 Nov 14
Aim to increase links between industry & academia 20 specialist researchers are to get the opportunity to work directly with industry, and a similar number of companies are to benefit from the expertise … Business • 09 Jun 14
University plans a milestone for education - Quinn The Department of Education has published the heads of a bill which will allow for the establishment of technological universities. News • 22 Jan 14
SUSI says grant application system 'improved' The body that awards third-level student grants has said it has made a number of improvements to the system. News • 29 Jul 13
Institutes chief hits out at grants system The head of Ireland's institutes of technology has criticised the new centralised student grant system and has questioned the ability of the system to cope. News • 08 Jan 13
Minister to force university compliance over pay Legislation governing the country's universities is to be amended so that the Minister for Education can require them to comply with Government guidelines on remuneration … News • 02 Oct 12
Irish graduates offer better return on investment Public investment in third-level education in Ireland produces a return that is well above the OECD average. News • 11 Sep 12
Universities seek major reform of points system Irish universities have made three proposals to ease the pressure faced by second level students as a result of the points system. News • 21 Aug 12
Students urged not to despair if CAO disappoints The Teachers Union of Ireland has urged Leaving Certificate students not to despair if they are unhappy with the offer they receive from Central Applications … News • 20 Aug 12
Pearson launching college degree course Pearson, the UK publisher and education company, says it will branch into providing higher education degrees in Britain. Business • 14 Aug 12
Universities criticised over reform proposal delay Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has strongly criticised university leaders for failing to come up with reforms aimed at easing pressure on students applying for third-level … News • 13 Jun 12
Students urged to apply for college grants early Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn is urging Leaving Cert students who may be entitled to grant aid in college next year to apply as early … News • 12 Jun 12
University staff overpaid by €8.1m - C&AG Senior university staff were overpaid by a total of €8.1m in excess of ministerially-approved rates between June 2005 and February 2011, according to an audit … News • 06 Jun 12
