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‘Philistine’ Government Hindering Irish Research, Says Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil spokesperson on science, technology, research and development James Lawless hit out at the government.
College Spent Over €250k on Luxury Air Travel in 12 Months
Irish universities collectively spent over €1.5 million on plane transport in the last year.
IUA Calls for Funding Rethink, as Ireland Gets Only One EU Research Grant
Ireland's university presidents called for the re-examination after only one Irish-based researcher received an EU grant.
6% Drop in Students Eligible for SUSI Grant Since 2015
SUSI statistics show that 80,000 students availed of the grant last year, down from 85,000 in 2015.
Tech University in South-East Could be Formed by 2020, Says Taoiseach
Leo Varadkar said he was 'very frustrated' by delays to the proposed merger of Waterford IT and IT Carlow.
Record Number of Students Apply to Be TCDSU Class Reps
Some 790 students have put their names forward to represent their class at TCDSU council.
Other Universities Are ‘Passing Us By’ in Rankings, Warns Research Dean
Linda Doyle also called for 'sustained, long-term investment in the third-level sector in Ireland'.
USI Demands SUSI Exemption for Students in Direct Provision
The Union of Students in Ireland today called for wide-ranging reforms to the application process for SUSI grants.
Trinity Falls to 164th in Times Higher Education Rankings
The College has called for a national strategy to tackle funding issues after falling 44 places in the rankings.
UCC Says No to Students Hoping to Hand Out Drug-Testing Kits
UCC Students for Sensible Drug Policy Society has been denied permission to distribute the kits during freshers' week.