General Election
Without Investment in Third-Level, Ireland’s Long-Term Prosperity is in Danger
Stephen Donnelly, co-leader of the Social Democrats, argues that politicians must pay greater attention to student concerns.
Contribution
Higher Education Needs To Be Talked About By Party Leaders
Christopher McMahon argues that higher education is too important an issue not to be discussed by party leaders, following the televised debate last night.
Royal Irish Academy Report Recommends Income-Contingent Loan Scheme
In a report published this week the academy, a body made up of academics from across Ireland, suggests that such a loan scheme is the only solution to the funding crisis facing higher education.
Analysis
With Election Called, Which Coalition Offers the Best Solution for Higher Education?
Coalitions which may produce the best result for students may not be the best ones when it comes to adequate funding of third-level.
Analysis
Between General Elections, Promises from Parties on Higher Education Become Clearer
Comparing the manifestos of the political parties between 2011 and now reveals broken promises and clearer policies.
USI Lobby Minister for Education on Manifesto Asks
USI lobbied Minister O'Sullivan to include key features of their recently-launched manifesto in the Labour Party manifesto.
Higher Education Funding, Access and Broken Labour Party Promise Front and Centre at USI Hustings
Hustings held by the Union of Students in Ireland featured representatives from all major parties.
Social Democrats Would Reduce Student Contribution by €1000
The party, due to launch their manifesto this morning, would also reintroduce postgraduate maintenance grants.