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# higher-education-authority - Tuesday 3 December, 2019

Plans to modernise chaplaincies at third level institutions have stagnated, despite major review Religion

Plans to modernise chaplaincies at third level institutions have stagnated, despite major review

Dec 3rd 2019, 12:05 AM 12,945 Views 33 Comments

A 2015 review found several institutions had no public appointment or tendering procedure for the employment of chaplains.

# higher-education-authority - Thursday 14 February, 2019

The better a student does in Leaving Cert Maths and English, the more likely they are to finish college Points

The better a student does in Leaving Cert Maths and English, the more likely they are to finish college

Feb 14th 2019, 6:00 AM 17,458 Views 38 Comments

Three-quarters of students complete their courses, with women more likely than men to finish.

# higher-education-authority - Friday 18 January, 2019

Number of students in higher education continues to grow as sector takes in €1.1bn in fees Higher Education

Number of students in higher education continues to grow as sector takes in €1.1bn in fees

Jan 18th 2019, 6:20 AM 7,268 Views 7 Comments

New figures show that Ireland’s undergraduate population has grown by 8% over the last five years.

# higher-education-authority - Monday 12 November, 2018

45 women-only posts to be created in third-level education to address gender imbalance Action Plan This post contains videos

45 women-only posts to be created in third-level education to address gender imbalance

Nov 12th 2018, 1:16 PM 29,238 Views 155 Comments

Mary Mitchell O’Connor said the positions will be for world-class academics and are not ‘easy jobs’.

# higher-education-authority - Tuesday 21 August, 2018

Chief executive of Higher Education Authority resigns 'with regret' after less than 18 months in job Dr Love

Chief executive of Higher Education Authority resigns 'with regret' after less than 18 months in job

Aug 21st 2018, 4:21 PM 26,213 Views 22 Comments

Dr Graham Love only took up the role in March 2017.

# higher-education-authority - Friday 18 May, 2018

It's official - the more points you get in your Leaving the more likely you are to get through college Scorecards

It's official - the more points you get in your Leaving the more likely you are to get through college

May 18th 2018, 6:05 AM 16,994 Views 29 Comments

“Those entering with lower points are much more likely to not progress compared to those entering with higher points,” a new report claims.

# higher-education-authority - Monday 22 January, 2018

One-third of students are experiencing serious financial problems Money Money Money

One-third of students are experiencing serious financial problems

Jan 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM 13,481 Views 43 Comments

Just under half of third level students’ monthly expenditure is provided by someone other than the student, usually a parent or partner.

# higher-education-authority - Friday 19 January, 2018

Most Irish university graduates are employed in Dublin and Cork Job Fairy

Most Irish university graduates are employed in Dublin and Cork

Jan 19th 2018, 6:00 AM 9,023 Views 23 Comments

Concerns have been raised about the lack of graduates finding employment in regional areas.

# higher-education-authority - Tuesday 16 February, 2016

Women urged to apply for construction courses to help "critical" graduate shortage Gender Imbalance

Women urged to apply for construction courses to help "critical" graduate shortage

Feb 16th 2016, 6:09 AM 11,799 Views 22 Comments

It is claimed that there will be a “substantial” lack of graduates in building-related sectors

# higher-education-authority - Wednesday 3 September, 2014

Opinion: The first three years of life are crucial in influencing a child's future Disadvantage

Opinion: The first three years of life are crucial in influencing a child's future

Sep 3rd 2014, 1:00 PM 51 Views 8 Comments

We have irrefutable evidence that children’s social and family circumstances impact on their life chances, but we also know how to maximise their potential.

# higher-education-authority - Wednesday 20 August, 2014

Opinion: The disparity in third level participation should make us angry Education

Opinion: The disparity in third level participation should make us angry

Aug 20th 2014, 3:07 PM 193 Views 36 Comments

It is unacceptable that Dublin school leavers from affluent areas are six times more likely to continue to third level education than their counterparts.

99% of young adults in D6 go to college, just 15% in D17 Education

99% of young adults in D6 go to college, just 15% in D17

Aug 20th 2014, 9:56 AM 14,586 Views 61 Comments

A report from the Higher Education Authority says we “urgently need to tap into the deep reservoirs of disadvantage”.

# higher-education-authority - Monday 14 July, 2014

More and more people are dropping out of college (especially men) College Dropout

More and more people are dropping out of college (especially men)

Jul 14th 2014, 8:43 AM 14,363 Views 60 Comments

7,000 students from the 2010/11 academic year didn’t make it to second year.

# higher-education-authority - Thursday 8 May, 2014

'No evidence' why The Summit treats graduates differently - HEA Hierarchy

'No evidence' why The Summit treats graduates differently - HEA

May 8th 2014, 3:57 PM 11,068 Views 63 Comments

The minimum grade requirement for job applicants is different depending where someone graduated.

# higher-education-authority - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

Increase in third level entrants from wealthier backgrounds Education

Increase in third level entrants from wealthier backgrounds

Mar 20th 2013, 2:26 PM 6,672 Views 24 Comments

Equal access data from the Higher Education Authority has shown that third level entrants from the top three socio-economic backgrounds continue to increase, with those from less wealthy background dropping off.

# higher-education-authority - Wednesday 16 January, 2013

The HEA proposes merging 39 colleges into 24 Irish Colleges

The HEA proposes merging 39 colleges into 24

Jan 16th 2013, 12:00 PM 7,050 Views 31 Comments

By reducing the number of institutions, the HEA believes it will improve quality, increase capacity and be better value.

# higher-education-authority - Tuesday 13 November, 2012

Committee to probe giant backlog in student grant applications Delayed

Committee to probe giant backlog in student grant applications

Nov 13th 2012, 9:58 AM 3,675 Views 30 Comments

Around 48,000 students are still waiting for their grant applications to be processed. Ruairí Quinn has said the delay is “not satisfactory”.

# higher-education-authority - Monday 14 May, 2012

Quinn announces €40m upgrade for St Pat's teacher college Teacher Training

Quinn announces €40m upgrade for St Pat's teacher college

May 14th 2012, 6:45 AM 3,476 Views 14 Comments

The Drumcondra teacher training facility is set to be upgraded over two years to accommodate 2,500 students.

# higher-education-authority - Friday 9 March, 2012

Surge in tuition fees sees major spike in UK CAO applicants Going To College

Surge in tuition fees sees major spike in UK CAO applicants

Mar 9th 2012, 7:59 AM 2,351 Views 10 Comments

Rising tuition fees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have seen hundreds more students apply to come to colleges here.

# higher-education-authority - Monday 13 February, 2012

New rules will require colleges to merge or lose funding Education

New rules will require colleges to merge or lose funding

Feb 13th 2012, 9:19 AM 2,700 Views 9 Comments

Plans published by the Higher Education Authority will ask small colleges to merge with bigger ones or face the financial chop.

# higher-education-authority - Thursday 22 December, 2011

Exam board to address Leaving Cert 'predictability' Education

Exam board to address Leaving Cert 'predictability'

Dec 22nd 2011, 9:00 AM 5,517 Views 12 Comments

A report published by the Department of Education today was critical of “rote learning” and highlighted the common practice of memorising pre-packaged answers.

# higher-education-authority - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

Report expected to make the case for capping places in college Points Race

Report expected to make the case for capping places in college

Nov 8th 2011, 10:06 AM 825 Views 21 Comments

Ruairí Quinn is set to receive a report outlining the need for student numbers to be capped in order to avoid the return of fees.

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