College Drop-out Rates Tumble
Data released from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) has shown that the rate of third-level students dropping out after just one year of their course has fallen to just 9%…
HEA finds universities are not doing enough to tackle sexual assault
HEA report concerning sexual harassment in higher education showed that over a third of female respondents have experienced non-consensual sex.
Harris Leads Consultation on Higher Education Authority Legislation Reform
Simon Harris has launched a stakeholder consultation on the reform of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) legislation. A report on this reform has also been published by the Department of…
UCD To Receive Greatest Cut of €15 Million Government Grant
A €15 million grant for the furthering of campus infrastructure in colleges across Ireland has been announced by Simon Harris. The funding will be provided by the Department of Further…
UCD To Receive Over 8 Million in Research Funding
UCD will be provided with €8,273,620 of a €47 million euro fund for research contractors and research students whose work has been heavily impacted by Covid-19, Simon Harris has announced.…
€5 Million Secured for Student Mental Health Supports
The Higher Education Authority and Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris have announced €5 million worth of funding will be making its way to student mental health supports…
Publication of HEA report recommending merger
The much talked about HEA report that recommends a merger between UCD and TCD was given clearance for publication on Friday last, healing November 16. The report was compiled by…