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IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Future Skills Needs for the Health Sector, 15th June 13.30-14.30

15/06/23

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IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Future Skills Needs for the Health Sector, 15th June 13.30-14.30

30/05/23

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IUA Opening Statement to Joint Committee on the Professional Accreditation of Higher Education courses with specific reference to Health Care Professions

29/05/23

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IUA Opening Statement to Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science – on Pre Legislation Scrutiny for Research Bill

RTE – Leaving Cert exam results due out 25 August

24/05/23

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RTE – Leaving Cert exam results due out 25 August

Irish Times – How micro-credentials play a major role in game-changing skills development

18/05/23

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Irish Times – How micro-credentials play a major role in game-changing skills development

IRC & Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office Joint Event: Build early, build strong. National and EU Grants as pathways towards research independence

11/05/23

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IRC & Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office Joint Event: Build early, build strong. National and EU Grants as pathways towards research independence

The Role of a National Research Funding Agency: views of Mari Sundli Tveit, Chief Executive of the Research Council of Norway – May 10th 1pm

10/05/23

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The Role of a National Research Funding Agency: views of Mari Sundli Tveit, Chief Executive of the Research Council of Norway – May 10th 1pm

Irish Independent – Universities call for curbing of proposed powers for minister on research funding

09/05/23

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Irish Independent – Universities call for curbing of proposed powers for minister on research funding

Business Post – Ireland must become location of choice for third-level students

05/05/23

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Business Post – Ireland must become location of choice for third-level students

Offaly Independent – Clarity ‘needed urgently’ on Leaving Cert 2023 results date

27/04/23

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Offaly Independent – Clarity ‘needed urgently’ on Leaving Cert 2023 results date

MSCA Ireland Doctoral Networks Promotional Event April 26th 11:00-12.30

26/04/23

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MSCA Ireland Doctoral Networks Promotional Event April 26th 11:00-12.30

RTE Drivetime – Call to bring forward Leaving Cert results

25/04/23

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RTE Drivetime – Call to bring forward Leaving Cert results

RTE – University of Galway calls for Leaving Cert results to be brought forward

25/04/23

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RTE – University of Galway calls for Leaving Cert results to be brought forward

Dublin People – Maynooth University supports calls to return Leaving Cert results back to August

24/04/23

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Dublin People – Maynooth University supports calls to return Leaving Cert results back to August

Tech Radio Podcast – Yvonne Halpin from The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie on supports for researchers

21/04/23

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Tech Radio Podcast – Yvonne Halpin from The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie on supports for researchers

DCU and DCUSU calls for earlier Leaving Certificate results in years to come

20/04/23

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DCU and DCUSU calls for earlier Leaving Certificate results in years to come

Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” – win a place in the international final in Rabat, Morocco

16/04/23

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Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” – win a place in the international final in Rabat, Morocco

IUA Future of Ireland Hybrid Event: How Universities can Contribute to National Development. View Recording

30/03/23

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IUA Future of Ireland Hybrid Event: How Universities can Contribute to National Development. View Recording

MSCA Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships Promotional Webinar. March 28th, 11.00-12.30

28/03/23

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MSCA Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships Promotional Webinar. March 28th, 11.00-12.30

Irish Independent – Colleges and student leaders call on Norma Foley to bring forward date of Leaving Cert results this year

23/03/23

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Irish Independent – Colleges and student leaders call on Norma Foley to bring forward date of Leaving Cert results this year

Irish Examiner – Delayed Leaving Cert results will put ‘intolerable strain’ on students

23/03/23

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Irish Examiner – Delayed Leaving Cert results will put ‘intolerable strain’ on students

23/03/23

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23.03.23 Joint Statement of IUA, USI and THEA: Students and Colleges jointly call for earlier Leaving Certificate results.

Silicon Republic – Marie Skłodowska-Curie funding for doctoral research announced

16/03/23

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Silicon Republic – Marie Skłodowska-Curie funding for doctoral research announced

IUA LinkedIn Article: “No strategy can deny the challenge our world faces.” Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC

07/03/23

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IUA LinkedIn Article: “No strategy can deny the challenge our world faces.” Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC

02/03/23

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Irish Universities among the most constrained on staffing in Europe – IUA Press Release 02.03.23

Irish Independent – Hundreds of new jobs for third level to improve student and staff ratios

02/03/23

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Irish Independent – Hundreds of new jobs for third level to improve student and staff ratios

Irish Times – Universities call for end to ‘restrictive’ Government controls on staffing and salaries

02/03/23

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Irish Times – Universities call for end to ‘restrictive’ Government controls on staffing and salaries

IUA Seminar/Webinar – Why Autonomy Matters for University Success – March 2nd 8.30am

01/03/23

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IUA Seminar/Webinar – Why Autonomy Matters for University Success – March 2nd 8.30am

27/02/23

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IUA Submission – Future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in Irish Education

Irish Times – Trinity to boost pay for PhD researchers to €25,000

22/02/23

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Irish Times – Trinity to boost pay for PhD researchers to €25,000

Irish Times – Delayed Leaving Cert results to put ‘huge strain’ on students, universities warn

22/02/23

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Irish Times – Delayed Leaving Cert results to put ‘huge strain’ on students, universities warn

21/02/23

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IUA Opening Statement to the Joint Oireachtas Committee: North South Student Enrolment in Tertiary Education

15/02/23

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IUA Submission National Framework for Guidance

Irish Times – Frustration as delayed Leaving Cert results may cut university term short

09/02/23

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Irish Times – Frustration as delayed Leaving Cert results may cut university term short

Irish University Researchers Awarded €16M under the ERC Consolidator Grant 2022

31/01/23

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Irish University Researchers Awarded €16M under the ERC Consolidator Grant 2022

Irish Times – Hear and Dare schemes: Levelling education’s playing field

24/01/23

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Irish Times – Hear and Dare schemes: Levelling education’s playing field

Irish Times – Looking beyond university: how do you choose the right third-level option?

24/01/23

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Irish Times – Looking beyond university: how do you choose the right third-level option?

Irish Examiner – Inclusive schemes open doors for wide cohort of students and ease path to college

21/01/23

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Irish Examiner – Inclusive schemes open doors for wide cohort of students and ease path to college

Irish Examiner – Cost of living fund worth €4.3m unveiled to help struggling students

20/01/23

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Irish Examiner – Cost of living fund worth €4.3m unveiled to help struggling students

DARE HEAR Application Online Information and Q&A Sessions 2023

14/01/23

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DARE HEAR Application Online Information and Q&A Sessions 2023

MicroNet Inaugural Peer Learning Forum – 14th Dec 11am

14/12/22

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MicroNet Inaugural Peer Learning Forum – 14th Dec 11am

Irish Perspective on Reforming Research Assessment – IUA / EUA Webinar

17/11/22

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Irish Perspective on Reforming Research Assessment – IUA / EUA Webinar

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Fake News & Disinformation – What Can Universities Do? Nov 9th 1pm

09/11/22

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IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Fake News & Disinformation – What Can Universities Do? Nov 9th 1pm

Dublin Gazette – DARE access routes to third level education open up for young cancer survivors

07/11/22

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Dublin Gazette – DARE access routes to third level education open up for young cancer survivors

Irish Times – Government to review pay rates for thousands of PhD students

20/10/22

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Irish Times – Government to review pay rates for thousands of PhD students

Irish Times – ‘I wouldn’t advise anyone to do a PhD in Ireland’

18/10/22

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Irish Times – ‘I wouldn’t advise anyone to do a PhD in Ireland’

18/10/22

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StudentSurvey.ie 2022 results published

11/10/22

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MSCA COFUND Webinar 11th Oct 2022

Silicon Republic – Irish researchers get €34m in EU funding to boost their careers

05/10/22

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Silicon Republic – Irish researchers get €34m in EU funding to boost their careers

€34 million EU funding boost for early-career researchers in Ireland

05/10/22

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€34 million EU funding boost for early-career researchers in Ireland

Irish Examiner – New campaign focuses on consent for college students

03/10/22

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Irish Examiner – New campaign focuses on consent for college students

Irish Independent – Colleges join forces with Higher Education Authority in campaign to stamp out campus violence and harassment

03/10/22

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Irish Independent – Colleges join forces with Higher Education Authority in campaign to stamp out campus violence and harassment

Higher Education students and management jointly launch the #UnmuteConsent Campaign to drive a positive conversation on consent, and to end sexual violence and harassment.

03/10/22

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Higher Education students and management jointly launch the #UnmuteConsent Campaign to drive a positive conversation on consent, and to end sexual violence and harassment.

Silicon Republic – How start-ups and SMEs can attract fresh graduate talent

01/10/22

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Silicon Republic – How start-ups and SMEs can attract fresh graduate talent

MSCA Staff Exchange Webinar 29th September 2022

29/09/22

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MSCA Staff Exchange Webinar 29th September 2022

Irish Independent – Budget 2023: Relief for students – but universities say funding provided was ‘very disappointing’

28/09/22

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Irish Independent – Budget 2023: Relief for students – but universities say funding provided was ‘very disappointing’

RTE – €1,000 cut to third-level fees announced

27/09/22

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RTE – €1,000 cut to third-level fees announced

Funding gap measures in Budget 2023 disappointing – Other measures for higher education welcomed

27/09/22

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Funding gap measures in Budget 2023 disappointing – Other measures for higher education welcomed

Morning Ireland RTE – Accommodation crisis sees students defer college places

26/09/22

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Morning Ireland RTE – Accommodation crisis sees students defer college places

Irish Times – PhD researchers pushed further ‘below minimum wage’ by inflation

26/09/22

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Irish Times – PhD researchers pushed further ‘below minimum wage’ by inflation

RTE – Students putting education on hold due to accommodation crisis

26/09/22

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RTE – Students putting education on hold due to accommodation crisis

13/09/22

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IUA UNIVERSITIES and SMEs – WAYS TO ENGAGE Event

12/09/22

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12.09.22 Applications now open for the 1916 Bursary 2022-23 across 24 Irish Colleges and Universities

Students and third level colleges make joint call for accelerated action on Leaving Cert Reform – IUA, USI, THEA Joint Statement 07.09.22

08/09/22

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Students and third level colleges make joint call for accelerated action on Leaving Cert Reform – IUA, USI, THEA Joint Statement 07.09.22

Irish Times – Let this be the last year of grade inflation

08/09/22

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Irish Times – Let this be the last year of grade inflation

Irish Independent – CAO points race: tight finish expected as students may face lottery to get onto popular courses

08/09/22

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Irish Independent – CAO points race: tight finish expected as students may face lottery to get onto popular courses

Irish Times – Call to bring forward next year’s Leaving Cert results

08/09/22

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Irish Times – Call to bring forward next year’s Leaving Cert results

Irish Times – Call for greater public funding of third level by university sector

06/09/22

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Irish Times – Call for greater public funding of third level by university sector

Irish Examiner – ‘Absolutely critical’ that Government invest in higher education

06/09/22

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Irish Examiner – ‘Absolutely critical’ that Government invest in higher education

Newstalk Breakfast – Student Cost of Living

06/09/22

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Newstalk Breakfast – Student Cost of Living

University Times – IUA Calls for €840m Package for Higher Education in Budget 2023

03/09/22

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University Times – IUA Calls for €840m Package for Higher Education in Budget 2023

Irish Independent – Leaving Cert: Class of 2023 to get more choice and ‘no cliff edge’ grade drop as pandemic problems continue

03/09/22

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Irish Independent – Leaving Cert: Class of 2023 to get more choice and ‘no cliff edge’ grade drop as pandemic problems continue

31/08/22

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31.08.22 IUA welcomes the launch of the National Access Plan for Equity in Higher Education 2022 – 2028

IUA Budget Submission 2023: Funding the Future

29/08/22

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IUA Budget Submission 2023: Funding the Future

27/08/22

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27.08.22 IUA welcomes and will act on the Report on the National Survey of Staff Experiences of Bullying in Irish HEIs which was undertaken by the Anti Bullying Centre in DCU

Kildare Today Kfm – Interview with IUA Access Manager Colm Downes

23/08/22

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Kildare Today Kfm – Interview with IUA Access Manager Colm Downes

Newstalk – Taking Stock Special: A Deep Dive Into Irish Universities in 2022

12/08/22

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Newstalk – Taking Stock Special: A Deep Dive Into Irish Universities in 2022

IUA welcomes the announcement of the 2022 European Universities Initiative results

28/07/22

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IUA welcomes the announcement of the 2022 European Universities Initiative results

2022 IUA Universities Careers Fair Information and Contacts

20/07/22

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2022 IUA Universities Careers Fair Information and Contacts

19/07/22

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IUA Strategy 2022-2025

IUA LinkedIn Article – Learning Through Doing: Students Engaging with the Community

15/07/22

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IUA LinkedIn Article – Learning Through Doing: Students Engaging with the Community

PIE News – French unis looks to forge ties on Ireland Day

07/07/22

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PIE News – French unis looks to forge ties on Ireland Day

BBC News – Frustration as delayed Irish exam results cuts university term short

28/06/22

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BBC News – Frustration as delayed Irish exam results cuts university term short

Kildare Focus – Later rounds of CAO offers will create challenges for colleges and students in September

24/06/22

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Kildare Focus – Later rounds of CAO offers will create challenges for colleges and students in September

Pat Kenny Newstalk – Leaving Cert Results are out on September 2nd

24/06/22

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Pat Kenny Newstalk – Leaving Cert Results are out on September 2nd

Irish Times – Leaving Cert students must wait until September 2nd to receive results

23/06/22

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Irish Times – Leaving Cert students must wait until September 2nd to receive results

Irish Independent – Leaving Cert students won’t get results until September raising fears of last-minute scramble for accommodation

23/06/22

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Irish Independent – Leaving Cert students won’t get results until September raising fears of last-minute scramble for accommodation

Irish Examiner – Leaving Cert students to get their results on September 2

23/06/22

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Irish Examiner – Leaving Cert students to get their results on September 2

23/06/22

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IUA Statement 23.06.22 Delayed Leaving Cert results has negative knock on effects

BusinessNews.ie – Ireland is leading the way in the micro-credential revolution

17/06/22

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BusinessNews.ie – Ireland is leading the way in the micro-credential revolution

View Recording – IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Writing the next chapter for Research & Innovation in Ireland – June 9th 2.30pm

09/06/22

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View Recording – IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Writing the next chapter for Research & Innovation in Ireland – June 9th 2.30pm

IUA LinkedIn Article- Reforming the Leaving Certificate: Important Next Steps

27/05/22

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IUA LinkedIn Article- Reforming the Leaving Certificate: Important Next Steps

IUA / Skillnet Ireland Webinar: University and Skillnet Collaboration – Why and How?

23/05/22

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IUA / Skillnet Ireland Webinar: University and Skillnet Collaboration – Why and How?

View Recording – IUA Future of Ireland: Rising to the Sustainability Challenge Friday 20th May

20/05/22

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View Recording – IUA Future of Ireland: Rising to the Sustainability Challenge Friday 20th May

IUA Statement 18th May – Ambitious national strategy on research & innovation warmly welcomed

18/05/22

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IUA Statement 18th May – Ambitious national strategy on research & innovation warmly welcomed

RTE – Universities urge minister to confirm LC results date

17/05/22

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RTE – Universities urge minister to confirm LC results date

Rising to the Sustainability Challenge – Panel Bios

09/05/22

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Rising to the Sustainability Challenge – Panel Bios

MSCA Doctoral Networks Webinar 5th May 2022

05/05/22

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MSCA Doctoral Networks Webinar 5th May 2022

IUA Statement – Long-awaited government decision on investment in third-level education welcome – Immediate action on closing investment gap in Budget 2023 now critical

04/05/22

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IUA Statement – Long-awaited government decision on investment in third-level education welcome – Immediate action on closing investment gap in Budget 2023 now critical

IUA / EUA Lotus Webinar: Leadership for strategic change and development in Teaching & Learning in European Universities

03/05/22

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IUA / EUA Lotus Webinar: Leadership for strategic change and development in Teaching & Learning in European Universities

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Webinar 26th April 2022

26/04/22

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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Webinar 26th April 2022

IUA welcomes HEA Report confirming further improvement in progression rates for higher education students in 2019/20

11/04/22

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IUA welcomes HEA Report confirming further improvement in progression rates for higher education students in 2019/20

31/03/22

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31.03.22 Irish Universities launch applications for new senior academic posts under Cycle 2 of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative

IUA Statement on the announcement on Leaving Cert reform and the publication of the NCCA Report – 29 March

29/03/22

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IUA Statement on the announcement on Leaving Cert reform and the publication of the NCCA Report – 29 March

Code of Governance for Subsidiary Companies of Irish Universities

15/03/22

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Code of Governance for Subsidiary Companies of Irish Universities

15/03/22

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15.03.22 IUA welcomes the announcement of the second National Review of Gender Equality in higher education

The Independent – University study will be available to Ukrainian refugees, says minister

14/03/22

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The Independent – University study will be available to Ukrainian refugees, says minister

Irish Times – Irish students fleeing Ukraine can continue studies in Ireland, Minister says

14/03/22

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Irish Times – Irish students fleeing Ukraine can continue studies in Ireland, Minister says

Irish Independent – Irish universities suspend student exchanges in solidarity with Ukraine

14/03/22

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Irish Independent – Irish universities suspend student exchanges in solidarity with Ukraine

Coláisteánaigh le Darragh Ó Caoimh: Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022

14/03/22

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Coláisteánaigh le Darragh Ó Caoimh: Seachtain na Gaeilge 2022

14/03/22

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14.03.22 IUA Statement: University Presidents pledge support for Ukraine

The Times – Universities ‘denied any say’ on Leaving Cert

13/03/22

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The Times – Universities ‘denied any say’ on Leaving Cert

The Times – Irish universities prepared to welcome Ukrainian students

13/03/22

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The Times – Irish universities prepared to welcome Ukrainian students

IUA LinkedIn Article – Bringing our best to the table: how can academics work to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual violence?

08/03/22

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IUA LinkedIn Article – Bringing our best to the table: how can academics work to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual violence?

Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” – win a place in the international final in Montreal Canada

07/03/22

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Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” – win a place in the international final in Montreal Canada

IUA Statement March 2nd: Irish universities deplore invasion of Ukraine and offer support to affected staff and students

02/03/22

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IUA Statement March 2nd: Irish universities deplore invasion of Ukraine and offer support to affected staff and students

Irish Times – Third-level will need extra State funds if student charge reduced, universities say

22/02/22

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Irish Times – Third-level will need extra State funds if student charge reduced, universities say

Irish Independent – Universities warn they need an extra €418m per year in State funding for day-to-day costs

22/02/22

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Irish Independent – Universities warn they need an extra €418m per year in State funding for day-to-day costs

$Business Post – Universities say state funding a ‘fraction’ of what’s required to tackle investment gap$

21/02/22

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Business Post – Universities say state funding a ‘fraction’ of what’s required to tackle investment gap

Silicon Republic – MicroCreds: A ‘bite-size’ learning approach to fix industry skills shortages

21/02/22

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Silicon Republic – MicroCreds: A ‘bite-size’ learning approach to fix industry skills shortages

Irish Times – Surge in demand for Erasmus places among Irish students is welcome news

15/02/22

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Irish Times – Surge in demand for Erasmus places among Irish students is welcome news

Newstalk Breakfast – Should college funding take priority over fee cuts and grant increases?

10/02/22

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Newstalk Breakfast – Should college funding take priority over fee cuts and grant increases?

Irish Times – Extra funding for third level should take priority over cuts to fees, says Varadkar

09/02/22

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Irish Times – Extra funding for third level should take priority over cuts to fees, says Varadkar

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Graduate Talent and Research Capacity underpinning Economic Growth 9th Feb 12:00-13:00

09/02/22

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IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Graduate Talent and Research Capacity underpinning Economic Growth 9th Feb 12:00-13:00

IUA welcomes HEA announcement of funding to support Irish participation in the European University alliances

04/02/22

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IUA welcomes HEA announcement of funding to support Irish participation in the European University alliances

IUA welcomes publication of HEA Reports on the National Surveys of Staff and Student Experiences of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

27/01/22

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IUA welcomes publication of HEA Reports on the National Surveys of Staff and Student Experiences of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

RTE – Microsoft and Maynooth address digital inequality

24/01/22

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RTE – Microsoft and Maynooth address digital inequality

Newstalk Breakfast – Is grade inflation destroying the credibility of the Leaving Cert?

24/01/22

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Newstalk Breakfast – Is grade inflation destroying the credibility of the Leaving Cert?

Irish Times – Students could miss out on preferred courses under hybrid Leaving Cert, universities warn

23/01/22

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Irish Times – Students could miss out on preferred courses under hybrid Leaving Cert, universities warn

Kildare Nationalist – Maynooth University Researchers feature in upcoming episodes of RTE’s ‘Change Makers’

16/01/22

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Kildare Nationalist – Maynooth University Researchers feature in upcoming episodes of RTE’s ‘Change Makers’

Kildare Now – Kildare’s Maynooth University researchers feature on RTÉ’s ‘Change Makers’ series

14/01/22

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Kildare Now – Kildare’s Maynooth University researchers feature on RTÉ’s ‘Change Makers’ series

Silicon Republic – BTYSTE: 20 years of young sci-tech minds creating a brighter future

10/01/22

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Silicon Republic – BTYSTE: 20 years of young sci-tech minds creating a brighter future

DARE HEAR Application Online Information and Q&A Sessions 2022

08/01/22

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DARE HEAR Application Online Information and Q&A Sessions 2022

IUA Guidelines for Establishing Collaborative Research Degree Programmes 2021

04/01/22

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IUA Guidelines for Establishing Collaborative Research Degree Programmes 2021

03/01/22

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Newstalk Late Breakfast – Dr Patricia Maguire, Ai Premie UCD with Shane Beatty #IUAChangeMakers

Echo Live – UCC researchers to feature in new RTÉ documentary series

29/12/21

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Echo Live – UCC researchers to feature in new RTÉ documentary series

Irish Tech News – Change Makers: Irish Universities’ most innovative research projects solve real-life problems

23/12/21

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Irish Tech News – Change Makers: Irish Universities’ most innovative research projects solve real-life problems

Silicon Republic – Irish university research to take centre stage in new RTÉ series

23/12/21

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Silicon Republic – Irish university research to take centre stage in new RTÉ series

IUA Release 20th Dec: Change Makers: Irish universities’ most innovative and transformative research projects solve real-life problems

20/12/21

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IUA Release 20th Dec: Change Makers: Irish universities’ most innovative and transformative research projects solve real-life problems

Statement 6th Dec – IUA welcomes the announcement of €9m funding for the provision of free antigen tests for third level students

06/12/21

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Statement 6th Dec – IUA welcomes the announcement of €9m funding for the provision of free antigen tests for third level students

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing and Midwifery Education – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

29/11/21

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing and Midwifery Education – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

26/11/21

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IUA welcomes the launch of the OECD Skills Strategy Project for Ireland

Southern Star – More resources needed to encourage students to engage in digital options

24/11/21

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Southern Star – More resources needed to encourage students to engage in digital options

MSCA Staff Exchange Webinar 23rd Nov – View Recording

23/11/21

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MSCA Staff Exchange Webinar 23rd Nov – View Recording

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Grand Challenges for Irish Research 17 Nov 12:30-13:30

17/11/21

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IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Grand Challenges for Irish Research 17 Nov 12:30-13:30

RTE – Sligo leads the way in Creating Our Future campaign | By IUA’s Dr Lisa Keating

09/11/21

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RTE – Sligo leads the way in Creating Our Future campaign | By IUA’s Dr Lisa Keating

MSCA COFUND Webinar 8th Nov – View the Recording

08/11/21

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MSCA COFUND Webinar 8th Nov – View the Recording

Sunday Independent – Never waste a good crisis: ‘Now is the time to overhaul our schools exams’

07/11/21

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Sunday Independent – Never waste a good crisis: ‘Now is the time to overhaul our schools exams’

Supporting Family, Patient and Public Involvement: Exemplars from the Nursing Discipline – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

22/10/21

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Supporting Family, Patient and Public Involvement: Exemplars from the Nursing Discipline – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

Irish Examiner – Universities call for Leaving Cert results to be given in June

19/10/21

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Irish Examiner – Universities call for Leaving Cert results to be given in June

Oireachtas Education Committee_IUA Submission_Leaving Certificate Reform_October2021

19/10/21

Publications

Oireachtas Education Committee_IUA Submission_Leaving Certificate Reform_October2021

Oireachtas Education Committee_IUA Opening Statement_Leaving Certificate Reform_October2021

19/10/21

Publications

Oireachtas Education Committee_IUA Opening Statement_Leaving Certificate Reform_October2021

Irish Examiner – Leaving Cert results should be given in June, universities recommend

19/10/21

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Irish Examiner – Leaving Cert results should be given in June, universities recommend

18/10/21

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18.10.21 IUA welcomes publication of HEA Report on Race Equality in Higher Education as universities roll out ‘Let’s Talk About Race in the Higher Education Sector’

Irish Independent – Ethnic pay gap exists in third-level education, study shows

18/10/21

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Irish Independent – Ethnic pay gap exists in third-level education, study shows

Irish Times – Ethnic minorities in higher education more likely to be on lower pay

18/10/21

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Irish Times – Ethnic minorities in higher education more likely to be on lower pay

Irish Independent – Simon Harris rules out fees rise as part of third-level funding reform package

14/10/21

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Simon Harris rules out fees rise as part of third-level funding reform package

IUA Statement: Budget 2022 funding for higher education welcome but it’s not enough.

12/10/21

Press Releases

IUA Statement: Budget 2022 funding for higher education welcome but it’s not enough.

Echo Live – Consent put in spotlight at Irish colleges

12/10/21

News Coverage

Echo Live – Consent put in spotlight at Irish colleges

Irish Times – Breaking the mould: ag obair le Gaeilge

11/10/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – Breaking the mould: ag obair le Gaeilge

Silicon Republic – What skills will doctoral graduates need in their careers?

11/10/21

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – What skills will doctoral graduates need in their careers?

IUA Statement 08.10.21 – IUA warmly welcomes the appointment of Prof. Kerstin Mey as President of UL

09/10/21

Press Releases

IUA Statement 08.10.21 – IUA warmly welcomes the appointment of Prof. Kerstin Mey as President of UL

University Times – IUA: National Development Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Third Level

05/10/21

News Coverage

University Times – IUA: National Development Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough for Third Level

05/10/21

Press Releases

IUA Statement 05.10.21: NDP Funding for higher education a step in the right direction but more needed

Silicon Republic – New project to test ‘innovative’ recycling methods in Irish universities

05/10/21

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – New project to test ‘innovative’ recycling methods in Irish universities

05/10/21

Press Releases

05.10.21 Campus Living Labs Sustainability Project sees Universities and the Environmental Protection Agency working together to reduce waste on campus

University Times – Lifelong Learners Are Target Group With New Microcredentials Program

02/10/21

News Coverage

University Times – Lifelong Learners Are Target Group With New Microcredentials Program

Limerick Leader – Campaign launched to help end campus sexual harassment

20/09/21

News Coverage

Limerick Leader – Campaign launched to help end campus sexual harassment

Irish Examiner – ‘We have to change the culture on every campus’ — colleges launch consent campaign

20/09/21

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – ‘We have to change the culture on every campus’ — colleges launch consent campaign

As students return to campus, Higher Education Institutions launch the #UnmuteConsent Campaign to drive a positive conversation on consent, and to end sexual violence and harassment.

20/09/21

Press Releases

As students return to campus, Higher Education Institutions launch the #UnmuteConsent Campaign to drive a positive conversation on consent, and to end sexual violence and harassment.

IUA Pre-Budget Submission: Investment in Higher Education and Research Critical to National Recovery – Budget 2022 must deliver first phase of Funding Reform with €900m package

15/09/21

Press Releases

IUA Pre-Budget Submission: Investment in Higher Education and Research Critical to National Recovery – Budget 2022 must deliver first phase of Funding Reform with €900m package

Irish Independent – Universities rising to Covid-19 challenges

12/09/21

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – Universities rising to Covid-19 challenges

Vous êtes un doctorant en Irlande ? Vous parlez français ? Alors prenez part à ce concours qui se tiendra en ligne le 3 Septembre 2021 !

03/09/21

Events

Vous êtes un doctorant en Irlande ? Vous parlez français ? Alors prenez part à ce concours qui se tiendra en ligne le 3 Septembre 2021 !

Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” competition on Sept 3rd – win a place in the international final in Paris!

03/09/21

Events

Doctoral students – register now for the “Ma thèse en 180 secondes” competition on Sept 3rd – win a place in the international final in Paris!

25/08/21

COVID-19
Press Releases

25.08.21 IUA, THEA and HECA Joint Statement: College Presidents call on remaining students to get vaccinated

RTE News at One – Higher level education to return to campuses

04/08/21

News Coverage

RTE News at One – Higher level education to return to campuses

Irish Examiner – Colleges map out plans for safe return to campus

03/08/21

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Colleges map out plans for safe return to campus

Irish Times – University College Cork appoints Prof John O’Halloran as president

03/08/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – University College Cork appoints Prof John O’Halloran as president

The Journal – Occupancy limits and sanitation: Higher education announces plans for ‘safe return’ to campuses

03/08/21

News Coverage

The Journal – Occupancy limits and sanitation: Higher education announces plans for ‘safe return’ to campuses

Irish Independent – Students will be back in lecture halls next month, say third-level colleges

03/08/21

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Students will be back in lecture halls next month, say third-level colleges

03/08/21

Press Releases

03.08.21 IUA, THEA and RCSI Joint Statement: Higher Education Reopening Plans Confirmed

Statement 21 July: IUA welcomes the announcement of €105 million in funding for third level to reopen on-site in September in line with public health advice

21/07/21

Press Releases

Statement 21 July: IUA welcomes the announcement of €105 million in funding for third level to reopen on-site in September in line with public health advice

21/07/21

Press Releases

IUA/THEA Release 21.07.21: Minister Harris welcomes EUA report commending Irish higher education institutions for ‘professionalising’ the delivery of postgraduate research education

IUA wish our student and staff athletes the very best of luck for Tokyo 2021

18/07/21

Press Releases

IUA wish our student and staff athletes the very best of luck for Tokyo 2021

University Times – Creating More College Places Every Year is Unsustainable, Says IUA

16/07/21

News Coverage

University Times – Creating More College Places Every Year is Unsustainable, Says IUA

14/07/21

Publications

IUA PhD Graduate Skills Statement 2021

Irish Times – Offering extra places is not sustainable, universities warn

14/07/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – Offering extra places is not sustainable, universities warn

IUA Submission on HEA Act Reform to the Oireachtas Education Committee 06.07.21

07/07/21

Publications

IUA Submission on HEA Act Reform to the Oireachtas Education Committee 06.07.21

Irish Times – New legislation must be backed up with better funding for third level, committee told

06/07/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – New legislation must be backed up with better funding for third level, committee told

University Times – Universities’ Autonomy Must be Protected Under Governance Bill, Says IUA

06/07/21

News Coverage

University Times – Universities’ Autonomy Must be Protected Under Governance Bill, Says IUA

IUA welcomes €40m Shared Island fund to enhance strategic collaboration in research and innovation across the island of Ireland

05/07/21

Press Releases

IUA welcomes €40m Shared Island fund to enhance strategic collaboration in research and innovation across the island of Ireland

29/06/21

Publications

IUA Submission to NDP 2021: Securing the talent & innovation needs for national development

The Times – Irish students in rush for ‘safety net’ of UK universities

28/06/21

News Coverage

The Times – Irish students in rush for ‘safety net’ of UK universities

The Contribution of Schools of Nursing & Midwifery to Research – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

25/06/21

Events

The Contribution of Schools of Nursing & Midwifery to Research – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

University Times – Sinn Féin Commits to Spending ‘Hundreds of Millions’ on Third-Level If Elected

22/06/21

News Coverage

University Times – Sinn Féin Commits to Spending ‘Hundreds of Millions’ on Third-Level If Elected

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Mary Lou McDonald T.D on her vision for the future of Higher Education in Ireland – June 21 2021 (View Recording)

21/06/21

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Mary Lou McDonald T.D on her vision for the future of Higher Education in Ireland – June 21 2021 (View Recording)

15/06/21

Press Releases

15.06.21 – IUA Welcomes Cabinet Approval and Publication of a Plan for the Safe Return to Campus in the Autumn

Irish Independent – Students want recorded lectures to continue when campuses reopen, survey shows

03/06/21

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – Students want recorded lectures to continue when campuses reopen, survey shows

Morning Ireland RTE Radio 1 – Delayed Leaving Cert results to affect college admissions

03/06/21

COVID-19
News Coverage

Morning Ireland RTE Radio 1 – Delayed Leaving Cert results to affect college admissions

RTE News- Harris says students and staff will be back on campus

02/06/21

COVID-19
News Coverage

RTE News- Harris says students and staff will be back on campus

Irish Times – Irish third level sector needs “significant funding” to capitalise on Brexit

31/05/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – Irish third level sector needs “significant funding” to capitalise on Brexit

“A Student is a Student is a Student” Position Paper on Part-Time/ Flexible Study in Irish Higher Education

28/05/21

Publications

“A Student is a Student is a Student” Position Paper on Part-Time/ Flexible Study in Irish Higher Education

Irish Examiner – Micheál Martin: Higher education funding is a focus of remaining Government term

27/05/21

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Micheál Martin: Higher education funding is a focus of remaining Government term

The Educational Pivot in Nursing & Midwifery during COVID-19 – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

27/05/21

Events

The Educational Pivot in Nursing & Midwifery during COVID-19 – IUA Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on The role of third-level education and research in the knowledge economy – May 27 2021 (View Recording)

27/05/21

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on The role of third-level education and research in the knowledge economy – May 27 2021 (View Recording)

Silicon Republic – New directory to help Irish businesses tap into R&D opportunities

25/05/21

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – New directory to help Irish businesses tap into R&D opportunities

17/05/21

Press Releases

IUA Release 17.05.21 – Human Rights & EDI Training a key priority for the Irish University Sector – Launch of EDI in HE Programme for staff

12/05/21

Press Releases

IUA Release 12.05.21 – TU Dublin to join the Irish Universities Association

12/05/21

Press Releases

IUA Release 12.05.21 – IUA calls for investment and support in nursing and midwifery education

23/04/21

Events

Campus Engage Webinar_April 23rd 11am: STILL CONNECTING – Doing Engaged Research & Innovation Online

Irish Universities secure over €80m with their industry partners to develop ground-breaking disruptive technologies

22/04/21

Press Releases

Irish Universities secure over €80m with their industry partners to develop ground-breaking disruptive technologies

Irish Examiner – UCC named one of the world’s most sustainable universities

21/04/21

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – UCC named one of the world’s most sustainable universities

21/04/21

Press Releases

21.04.21: Irish Universities among “world’s best for sustainability” in THE Impact Rankings 2021

University Times – IUA Welcomes Harris’s Comments on Reopening of Universities Next Semester

20/04/21

News Coverage

University Times – IUA Welcomes Harris’s Comments on Reopening of Universities Next Semester

20/04/21

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA Statement 20.04.21 – IUA Universities plan for return to campus

Irish Times – ‘Creaking’ universities may struggle to provide extra third-level places this year

14/04/21

News Coverage

Irish Times – ‘Creaking’ universities may struggle to provide extra third-level places this year

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Ensuring the Success of our Female Student Athletes – 12th April 2021

12/04/21

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Ensuring the Success of our Female Student Athletes – 12th April 2021

Plan would see State pay hotel cost for Erasmus students

12/04/21

COVID-19

Plan would see State pay hotel cost for Erasmus students

Op Ed Prof Anne Scott 11 April – Tackling Sexual Violence and Harassment at Higher Level Colleges Requires a Coherent and Substantive Approach

11/04/21

Press Releases

Op Ed Prof Anne Scott 11 April – Tackling Sexual Violence and Harassment at Higher Level Colleges Requires a Coherent and Substantive Approach

Irish Independent – Students need to feel confident in system when reporting abuse to higher education institutions

11/04/21

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Students need to feel confident in system when reporting abuse to higher education institutions

NUI Galway students ‘Build Boxes’ to support vulnerable during COVID

31/03/21

COVID-19

NUI Galway students ‘Build Boxes’ to support vulnerable during COVID

29/03/21

Press Releases

29.03.21 – Two Irish University Students selected to join group of 40 students worldwide for International Leaders Programme

26/03/21

Press Releases

Media Release 26.03.21: Campus Engage congratulates NUI Galway’s Lorraine Tansey on her appointment to the National Volunteering Strategy Implementation Group

PIE News – Irish unis launch Employable You graduate toolkit

22/03/21

News Coverage

PIE News – Irish unis launch Employable You graduate toolkit

Employable You – An online guide for International Students

22/03/21

Publications

Employable You – An online guide for International Students

RTE News – Interactive guide to support international students during pandemic

22/03/21

News Coverage

RTE News – Interactive guide to support international students during pandemic

IUA Release 22nd March: Irish Universities launch Online Graduate Toolkit to support International Students by providing them with Career Management Skills

22/03/21

Press Releases

IUA Release 22nd March: Irish Universities launch Online Graduate Toolkit to support International Students by providing them with Career Management Skills

Silicon Republic – 7 women crossing borders with their research – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Researchers

08/03/21

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – 7 women crossing borders with their research – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Researchers

The impact of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding on the careers of female researchers: International Women’s Day 2021

08/03/21

MSCA Resources
Press Releases

The impact of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding on the careers of female researchers: International Women’s Day 2021

Staidéar trí Ghaeilge in Ollscoileanna na hÉireann – Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021

05/03/21

Press Releases

Staidéar trí Ghaeilge in Ollscoileanna na hÉireann – Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021

03/03/21

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA Statement 03.03.21 – Universities unite in plea to students to abide by COVID guidelines and condemn unacceptable behaviour of minority who flout the guidelines

30% Club Executive Education Scholarship Programme 2021

02/03/21

Press Releases

30% Club Executive Education Scholarship Programme 2021

01/03/21

Press Releases

IUA Release 01.03.21 – Dr Lynn Ramsey has been appointed Programme Lead for a Multi-Campus Micro-Credentials Project for the Irish University Sector

24 Feb 2021 IUA & THEA Release: Grace Edge is appointed Project Manager for new national initiative aimed at realising the potential of Recognition of Prior Learning and Lifelong Learning in higher education.

24/02/21

Press Releases

24 Feb 2021 IUA & THEA Release: Grace Edge is appointed Project Manager for new national initiative aimed at realising the potential of Recognition of Prior Learning and Lifelong Learning in higher education.

Relief and delight as nearly 1,000 over-85s get their vaccines

21/02/21

COVID-19

Relief and delight as nearly 1,000 over-85s get their vaccines

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Ireland in a changing Europe with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness – 18th Feb View Recording

18/02/21

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Ireland in a changing Europe with Commissioner Mairead McGuinness – 18th Feb View Recording

COVID-19: UCD leads Irish element of EU-wide effort to accelerate vaccine trials

18/02/21

COVID-19

COVID-19: UCD leads Irish element of EU-wide effort to accelerate vaccine trials

12/02/21

COVID-19

University Updates and FAQs on COVID-19

Scholarship programmes for women studying STEM: International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2021

11/02/21

Press Releases

Scholarship programmes for women studying STEM: International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2021

No mass return of students to third-level campuses before the summer

10/02/21

COVID-19

No mass return of students to third-level campuses before the summer

Helix theatre to be venue for first mass vaccine clinic for over-70s

10/02/21

COVID-19

Helix theatre to be venue for first mass vaccine clinic for over-70s

29/01/21

Press Releases

29.01.21: Equitable remuneration for early career researchers welcomed by the IUA as Minister announces €3.2m investment in the IRC

Cork student who volunteered on frontline of Covid-19 pandemic wins scholarship

28/01/21

COVID-19

Cork student who volunteered on frontline of Covid-19 pandemic wins scholarship

27/01/21

Press Releases

IUA Press Release 27.01.21 – Temporary changes to the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) makes application process easier to complete for Leaving Cert students facing extended school closures

‘The difference is huge’: How donated laptops are helping Irish students at home during lockdown

25/01/21

COVID-19

‘The difference is huge’: How donated laptops are helping Irish students at home during lockdown

College Tribune – IUA Requests Funding Increase for Research and Development among Irish Universities

25/01/21

News Coverage

College Tribune – IUA Requests Funding Increase for Research and Development among Irish Universities

20/01/21

Press Releases

IUA Statement 20.01.21: Higher Education Research & Development Survey welcome but highlights the need for a step change in research investment

Business Post – Comment: 2021 must be the year to fix higher education funding

20/01/21

News Coverage

Business Post – Comment: 2021 must be the year to fix higher education funding

We Need to Talk About Research Is it time to rethink how we fund research in Ireland? : Education Matters 2020 Yearbook

20/01/21

News Coverage

We Need to Talk About Research Is it time to rethink how we fund research in Ireland? : Education Matters 2020 Yearbook

HEAnet Helps to Address the Digital Divide By Giving Access to Technology for Students

19/01/21

COVID-19

HEAnet Helps to Address the Digital Divide By Giving Access to Technology for Students

Protein discovery at UCD paves way for anti-Covid drugs

17/01/21

COVID-19

Protein discovery at UCD paves way for anti-Covid drugs

11/12/20

Press Releases

DARE HEAR release 11.12.20: Greater numbers of Higher Education places accepted by students with disabilities and students facing socioeconomic disadvantage in 2020.

IUA Researcher Career Development and Employment Framework

07/12/20

Publications

IUA Researcher Career Development and Employment Framework

BreakingNews.ie – Universities report €102 million loss in past academic year

03/12/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

BreakingNews.ie – Universities report €102 million loss in past academic year

The Times – Coronavirus in Ireland: Teaching largely online until vaccine, says universities head Jim Miley

28/11/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

The Times – Coronavirus in Ireland: Teaching largely online until vaccine, says universities head Jim Miley

IUA Statement 27th Nov: Priority for universities for the next term is the safety of staff and students and maximising the student experience

27/11/20

Press Releases

IUA Statement 27th Nov: Priority for universities for the next term is the safety of staff and students and maximising the student experience

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: The Inclusive University: moving access, inclusion and diversity from the margins in higher education 26 Nov – View the Recording

26/11/20

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: The Inclusive University: moving access, inclusion and diversity from the margins in higher education 26 Nov – View the Recording

Has our strategy on Covid been the right one? Here’s hoping | Prof Luke O’Neil, Trinity College Dublin

08/11/20

COVID-19

Has our strategy on Covid been the right one? Here’s hoping | Prof Luke O’Neil, Trinity College Dublin

Irish Independent – Charleville’s Chrisdina to feature in documentary about ‘Life In Uni’

07/11/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Charleville’s Chrisdina to feature in documentary about ‘Life In Uni’

RTE News – My Uni Life: “I wore robes over pyjamas for graduation”

06/11/20

News Coverage

RTE News – My Uni Life: “I wore robes over pyjamas for graduation”

Cork Independent – TV series follows two UCC students

04/11/20

News Coverage

Cork Independent – TV series follows two UCC students

Irish Mirror – Inspiring story of student paralysed in crash tragedy who returned to college as he begins final year

01/11/20

News Coverage

Irish Mirror – Inspiring story of student paralysed in crash tragedy who returned to college as he begins final year

Irish Examiner – Uni Life: Charleville student shines in new college TV series

27/10/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Uni Life: Charleville student shines in new college TV series

Media Release 27 Oct 2020: IUA & RTE 5-part documentary series shines a light on seven university students helping to change the face of higher education.

27/10/20

Press Releases

Media Release 27 Oct 2020: IUA & RTE 5-part documentary series shines a light on seven university students helping to change the face of higher education.

Irish Independent – Higher Education Minister Simon Harris promises more freedom for universities

23/10/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Higher Education Minister Simon Harris promises more freedom for universities

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: The pivotal role of universities for future skills and innovation – view the recording

23/10/20

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: The pivotal role of universities for future skills and innovation – view the recording

Covid gives us a chance to take higher education by the scruff of the neck

20/10/20

COVID-19

Covid gives us a chance to take higher education by the scruff of the neck

IUA Statement 13 Oct: Some positives for higher education in Budget 2021 but many missed opportunities

13/10/20

Press Releases

IUA Statement 13 Oct: Some positives for higher education in Budget 2021 but many missed opportunities

Covid-era college: Empty lecture halls, virtual clubs, ‘click and collect’ libraries

13/10/20

COVID-19

Covid-era college: Empty lecture halls, virtual clubs, ‘click and collect’ libraries

IUA statement 12 Oct: IUA welcome announcement of funding to support researchers impacted by the pandemic.

12/10/20

Press Releases

IUA statement 12 Oct: IUA welcome announcement of funding to support researchers impacted by the pandemic.

Researchers in Ireland affected by Covid-19 to get €47m funding

12/10/20

COVID-19

Researchers in Ireland affected by Covid-19 to get €47m funding

University Times – The IUA’s Message to the Govt is Clear: Third-Level Is Central to Economic Recovery

11/10/20

News Coverage

University Times – The IUA’s Message to the Govt is Clear: Third-Level Is Central to Economic Recovery

IUA Statement 9th Oct: IUA welcomes the announcement of €300,000 annual funding for Gender Equality Enhancement and a call for 15 new SALI posts

09/10/20

Press Releases

IUA Statement 9th Oct: IUA welcomes the announcement of €300,000 annual funding for Gender Equality Enhancement and a call for 15 new SALI posts

UCD and NUIG to stay teaching online until after Christmas

06/10/20

COVID-19

UCD and NUIG to stay teaching online until after Christmas

Silicon Republic – 22 Irish third-level education projects awarded share of €197m

06/10/20

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – 22 Irish third-level education projects awarded share of €197m

Irish Independent – Students will be able to mix modules from courses across Ireland’s seven traditional universities under ground-breaking new initiative

05/10/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Students will be able to mix modules from courses across Ireland’s seven traditional universities under ground-breaking new initiative

Newstalk – How Many New Course Placements… How Many New Course Placements Will Be Offered To The 6,100 Leaving Cert Students?

05/10/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Newstalk – How Many New Course Placements… How Many New Course Placements Will Be Offered To The 6,100 Leaving Cert Students?

IUA Press Release 5th Oct – IUA breaks new ground with €12.3 million MC2 Micro-Credentials project under HCI Pillar 3

05/10/20

Press Releases

IUA Press Release 5th Oct – IUA breaks new ground with €12.3 million MC2 Micro-Credentials project under HCI Pillar 3

Irish Independent – Universities call for €538m in State funding

05/10/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Universities call for €538m in State funding

IUA Budget 2021 ‘Partners in the Recovery’ Submission

05/10/20

Publications

IUA Budget 2021 ‘Partners in the Recovery’ Submission

IUA Press Release 5 Oct – Irish Universities Association Publishes Partners in the Recovery Budget Submission to Government.

05/10/20

Press Releases

IUA Press Release 5 Oct – Irish Universities Association Publishes Partners in the Recovery Budget Submission to Government.

Covid-19 testing facility to open on NUI Galway grounds

01/10/20

COVID-19

Covid-19 testing facility to open on NUI Galway grounds

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Universities as Partners in the Transformation of Food and Agriculture with keynote speaker Patrick Coveney CEO Greencore – 30th Sept 1pm

30/09/20

Events

IUA Future of Ireland Webinar: Universities as Partners in the Transformation of Food and Agriculture with keynote speaker Patrick Coveney CEO Greencore – 30th Sept 1pm

RTE News – University challenge: why higher education faces some tough questions

29/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

RTE News – University challenge: why higher education faces some tough questions

UCC Students’ Union calls for responsible behaviour ahead of Freshers’ Week

28/09/20

COVID-19

UCC Students’ Union calls for responsible behaviour ahead of Freshers’ Week

NUIG SU to distribute reusable masks to students

28/09/20

COVID-19

NUIG SU to distribute reusable masks to students

Morning Ireland Radio – Students urged to consider if they need rented accommodation

28/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Morning Ireland Radio – Students urged to consider if they need rented accommodation

UL offer two-week refund for students postponing on-campus move-ins

27/09/20

COVID-19

UL offer two-week refund for students postponing on-campus move-ins

RTE News – Third-level tuition to go online for next two weeks

25/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

RTE News – Third-level tuition to go online for next two weeks

Irish Times – All third level colleges moved to Level 3, most tuition moved online

25/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Times – All third level colleges moved to Level 3, most tuition moved online

25/09/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA Statement 25.09.20: All universities to introduce enhanced measures in response to increased Covid-19 incidence

Campus Engage will partner with European Research Council in Engaged Research Webinar Wed 23rd Sept 8am for European Commission Research & Innovation Days

22/09/20

Press Releases

Campus Engage will partner with European Research Council in Engaged Research Webinar Wed 23rd Sept 8am for European Commission Research & Innovation Days

Sport Scholarships in Irish Universities – International Day of University Sport 2020

20/09/20

Press Releases

Sport Scholarships in Irish Universities – International Day of University Sport 2020

Irish universities raise Covid rules a degree to axe student sleepovers

20/09/20

COVID-19

Irish universities raise Covid rules a degree to axe student sleepovers

Maynooth University moves majority of classes online in ‘escalation of protective measures’

18/09/20

COVID-19

Maynooth University moves majority of classes online in ‘escalation of protective measures’

The Journal – Dublin universities cancel on-campus activities, move most classes online

18/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

The Journal – Dublin universities cancel on-campus activities, move most classes online

Irish Independent – Dublin lockdown: colleges move most classes online and suspend on-campus activities

18/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – Dublin lockdown: colleges move most classes online and suspend on-campus activities

18/09/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA Statement 18.09.20 – Dublin universities introduce enhanced measures in response to increased Covid-19 incidence

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches plan to connect students

14/09/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches plan to connect students

Irish Independent – How we can easily come to grips with online learning

12/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – How we can easily come to grips with online learning

12/09/20

COVID-19

Wraparound supports for first years

Irish Independent – A step into the unknown: Nine ways college life will change in the Covid era

11/09/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – A step into the unknown: Nine ways college life will change in the Covid era

Trinity approves pilot Covid-19 screening programme for students and staff

11/09/20

COVID-19

Trinity approves pilot Covid-19 screening programme for students and staff

NUI Galway to welcome 3,500 first years after exceptional year

11/09/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway to welcome 3,500 first years after exceptional year

Universities pull out all the stops to ease pressure on students – Highest ever level of 1st round CAO offers for top 3 preferences

11/09/20

Press Releases

Universities pull out all the stops to ease pressure on students – Highest ever level of 1st round CAO offers for top 3 preferences

What to expect from your hybrid third-level course

11/09/20

COVID-19

What to expect from your hybrid third-level course

Case study: How will student life look at UCD?

11/09/20

COVID-19

Case study: How will student life look at UCD?

NUIG leads international study of use of educational technology during COVID 19 school closures

10/09/20

COVID-19

NUIG leads international study of use of educational technology during COVID 19 school closures

Covid frontline efforts to be credited for UL students

10/09/20

COVID-19

Covid frontline efforts to be credited for UL students

Irish Independent – Top marks: Leaving Cert grades see massive 4.4pc surge but fears remain over numbers applying for college

07/09/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Top marks: Leaving Cert grades see massive 4.4pc surge but fears remain over numbers applying for college

There are many advantages to the virtual environment’

07/09/20

COVID-19

There are many advantages to the virtual environment’

‘In these strange times, adaptability is an essential skill’

07/09/20

COVID-19

‘In these strange times, adaptability is an essential skill’

IUA welcomes additional university places announced by Minister Harris

01/09/20

Press Releases

IUA welcomes additional university places announced by Minister Harris

Over €500k in student supports at Limerick third level institutions

24/08/20

COVID-19

Over €500k in student supports at Limerick third level institutions

If students want campuses to reopen they will have to share responsibility – Prof Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President NUI Galway

21/08/20

COVID-19

If students want campuses to reopen they will have to share responsibility – Prof Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President NUI Galway

Thousands of laptops to help students with online learning

20/08/20

COVID-19

Thousands of laptops to help students with online learning

NUI Galway students offer technical support to organisations during pandemic

20/08/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway students offer technical support to organisations during pandemic

Trinity Sport Fundraiser Raises Over €8,000 for Hospitals

20/08/20

COVID-19

Trinity Sport Fundraiser Raises Over €8,000 for Hospitals

NUI Galway Professor appointed to elite global Covid-19 research taskforce

20/08/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway Professor appointed to elite global Covid-19 research taskforce

Trinity Introduces Module to Help Students Adapt to Hybrid Learning

17/08/20

COVID-19

Trinity Introduces Module to Help Students Adapt to Hybrid Learning

The Times – Irish universities on financial tightrope as Covid hits plan to fly in overseas students

16/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

The Times – Irish universities on financial tightrope as Covid hits plan to fly in overseas students

Irish Independent – College students face wearing masks in lecture halls under new guidelines

06/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – College students face wearing masks in lecture halls under new guidelines

RTE News – New coronavirus guidance for third-level students and institutions

06/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

RTE News – New coronavirus guidance for third-level students and institutions

Newstalk – LISTEN: College students may need to wear face masks in lecture halls

06/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Newstalk – LISTEN: College students may need to wear face masks in lecture halls

Irish Times – Students to wear face coverings in lectures where two metre distance not possible

05/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Times – Students to wear face coverings in lectures where two metre distance not possible

IUA Statement: Higher Education Institutions Welcome Guidelines for Public Health Measures

05/08/20

Press Releases

IUA Statement: Higher Education Institutions Welcome Guidelines for Public Health Measures

Irish Examiner – Facemasks to be worn in universities says Simon Harris

05/08/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Facemasks to be worn in universities says Simon Harris

Early UCD trial of common arthritis drug to treat Covid-19 shows promise

29/07/20

COVID-19

Early UCD trial of common arthritis drug to treat Covid-19 shows promise

Ireland ‘tantalisingly close’ to eliminating the coronavirus – Luke O’Neill

27/07/20

COVID-19

Ireland ‘tantalisingly close’ to eliminating the coronavirus – Luke O’Neill

RTE Radio 1 – LISTEN: Pandemic effect upon college life

26/07/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

RTE Radio 1 – LISTEN: Pandemic effect upon college life

Irish Independent – ‘It’s not like Normal People’: how Covid-19 will change college life

25/07/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – ‘It’s not like Normal People’: how Covid-19 will change college life

Irish Examiner – Government may boost support for third-level education by cutting student registration fees

23/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Government may boost support for third-level education by cutting student registration fees

Irish Times – Two metre physical distancing rule to apply on college campuses

22/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Two metre physical distancing rule to apply on college campuses

IUA Statement: Covid package will stabilise the higher education and research system

22/07/20

Press Releases

IUA Statement: Covid package will stabilise the higher education and research system

Silicon Republic – Government to provide €160m in third-level Covid-19 financial supports

22/07/20

News Coverage

Silicon Republic – Government to provide €160m in third-level Covid-19 financial supports

IUA supports the securing of a strong outcome for research in the EU-UK future relationship: Reaching an agreement on UK participation in Horizon Europe

22/07/20

Press Releases

IUA supports the securing of a strong outcome for research in the EU-UK future relationship: Reaching an agreement on UK participation in Horizon Europe

Irish Independent – Some third-level colleges to delay entry for first years by a further week

18/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Some third-level colleges to delay entry for first years by a further week

Irish Examiner – ‘This can’t drag on any more’ – student bodies hit out at Leaving Cert results delay

17/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – ‘This can’t drag on any more’ – student bodies hit out at Leaving Cert results delay

Irish Examiner – Universities ‘actively revising’ plans for first-years due to Leaving Cert results delay

17/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Universities ‘actively revising’ plans for first-years due to Leaving Cert results delay

Universities plan for safe return of students while noting disappointment with late grades

17/07/20

Press Releases

Universities plan for safe return of students while noting disappointment with late grades

Irish Examiner – Jess Casey: O’Shea bows out at UCC having made his mark

16/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Jess Casey: O’Shea bows out at UCC having made his mark

Irish Times – UCC president to retire early for ‘personal reasons’

15/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – UCC president to retire early for ‘personal reasons’

World Youth Skills Day 2020 – Generation COVID-19 Irish University Students Supporting the Most Vulnerable in our Communities

15/07/20

Press Releases

World Youth Skills Day 2020 – Generation COVID-19 Irish University Students Supporting the Most Vulnerable in our Communities

Irish Independent – Universities will try to put art of teaching first in ‘hybrid’ system

14/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Universities will try to put art of teaching first in ‘hybrid’ system

Irish Independent – From the far side of Berlin Wall to first female university president in Ireland

10/07/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – From the far side of Berlin Wall to first female university president in Ireland

09/07/20

Publications

EDTL Resources – Planning for Effective Remote Teaching in Covid-19

University Times – Further Education to be Under Remit of Higher Education Minister, says Harris

29/06/20

News Coverage

University Times – Further Education to be Under Remit of Higher Education Minister, says Harris

IUA welcomes new government announcement that an independent Department of Higher Education, Innovation and Science is being formed.

27/06/20

Press Releases

IUA welcomes new government announcement that an independent Department of Higher Education, Innovation and Science is being formed.

IUA / NUI/ THEA / TU Dublin Statement: concerning students who have studied Leaving Certificate 2020 subjects outside school and who have not been able to obtain calculated grades in those subjects

25/06/20

Press Releases

IUA / NUI/ THEA / TU Dublin Statement: concerning students who have studied Leaving Certificate 2020 subjects outside school and who have not been able to obtain calculated grades in those subjects

Women in Engineering in Irish Universities – International Day of Women in Engineering 2020

23/06/20

Press Releases

Women in Engineering in Irish Universities – International Day of Women in Engineering 2020

IUA/RIA webinar: Evidence Informed Policy Making – the Role of Higher Education and Research – Tuesday 30 June – Recording Available

17/06/20

Events

IUA/RIA webinar: Evidence Informed Policy Making – the Role of Higher Education and Research – Tuesday 30 June – Recording Available

Irish Independent – Pay of college graduates varies hugely depending on factors such as gender, postcode and course – survey

11/06/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Pay of college graduates varies hugely depending on factors such as gender, postcode and course – survey

IUA/EDTL Webinar: Planning for effective remote teaching during Covid-19 – 24th June Presentations & Recording

11/06/20

Events

IUA/EDTL Webinar: Planning for effective remote teaching during Covid-19 – 24th June Presentations & Recording

HEA Graduate Outcomes Report shows high employment for University Graduates

11/06/20

Press Releases

HEA Graduate Outcomes Report shows high employment for University Graduates

Irish Universities perform well in QS Rankings 2021

10/06/20

Press Releases

Irish Universities perform well in QS Rankings 2021

University moves online: Where planning for the unknown is the only certainty

09/06/20

COVID-19

University moves online: Where planning for the unknown is the only certainty

Irish Times – Colleges face crisis as funding in freefall

09/06/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Colleges face crisis as funding in freefall

New field hospital in University of Limerick established

08/06/20

COVID-19

New field hospital in University of Limerick established

Environmental Courses & Research in Irish Universities – World Environment Day 2020

05/06/20

Press Releases

Environmental Courses & Research in Irish Universities – World Environment Day 2020

Irish Times – Student accommodation sector set for harsh Covid-19 lesson

05/06/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Student accommodation sector set for harsh Covid-19 lesson

Why pooling expertise to tackle Covid-19 works

04/06/20

COVID-19

Why pooling expertise to tackle Covid-19 works

How to get one dance step ahead of Covid-19

04/06/20

COVID-19

How to get one dance step ahead of Covid-19

NUI Galway and UL scientists launch ultraviolet drone to fight COVID-19

03/06/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway and UL scientists launch ultraviolet drone to fight COVID-19

03/06/20

MSCA Resources

Individual Fellowship 2020 Handbook

Irish Times – Time to be ambitious. We need a Department of Higher Education and Research

02/06/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Time to be ambitious. We need a Department of Higher Education and Research

01/06/20

Publications

IUA Guidance for Universities Consent Framework May 2020

Irish Universities help fight the pandemic

01/06/20

COVID-19

Irish Universities help fight the pandemic

Business Post – Hard lessons: the ‘perfect storm’ in third level education is closing in

31/05/20

News Coverage

Business Post – Hard lessons: the ‘perfect storm’ in third level education is closing in

29/05/20

COVID-19

DCU Student Accommodation Statement

Covid-19 student days: Empty lecture theatres, online learning and micro-communities

29/05/20

COVID-19

Covid-19 student days: Empty lecture theatres, online learning and micro-communities

Tool to assess your risk of catching COVID-19

29/05/20

COVID-19

Tool to assess your risk of catching COVID-19

Irish Independent – Online learning has its place, but the university model is far from ‘broken’

28/05/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Online learning has its place, but the university model is far from ‘broken’

Rapid COVID-19 response support for industry launched

27/05/20

COVID-19

Rapid COVID-19 response support for industry launched

More than 1,500 scientists issue funding warning and call for department for higher education and research

27/05/20

COVID-19

More than 1,500 scientists issue funding warning and call for department for higher education and research

UCD professor chairs newly established Covid-19 nursing home panel

26/05/20

COVID-19

UCD professor chairs newly established Covid-19 nursing home panel

UCC are hosting a free online return to work course to help employees and employers

25/05/20

COVID-19

UCC are hosting a free online return to work course to help employees and employers

Innovating in Covid-19 times, Rich Ferrie, Director of Innovation, University College Cork

25/05/20

COVID-19

Innovating in Covid-19 times, Rich Ferrie, Director of Innovation, University College Cork

Modelling citizen: Prof Philip Nolan and the battle against Covid-19

25/05/20

COVID-19

Modelling citizen: Prof Philip Nolan and the battle against Covid-19

Third level gears up for blended learning

25/05/20

COVID-19

Third level gears up for blended learning

Covid-19 measures likely to save Ireland €31m in compliance costs

24/05/20

COVID-19

Covid-19 measures likely to save Ireland €31m in compliance costs

WATCH: Prof Luke O’Neill- ‘It’s definitely beatable, Covid-19’

24/05/20

COVID-19

WATCH: Prof Luke O’Neill- ‘It’s definitely beatable, Covid-19’

Exposure of latent ageism in virus response highlights need to reform care systems for older people

22/05/20

COVID-19

Exposure of latent ageism in virus response highlights need to reform care systems for older people

Nphet shows the value of scientific advice

22/05/20

COVID-19

Nphet shows the value of scientific advice

One researcher aims to find how students access mental health services online

21/05/20

COVID-19

One researcher aims to find how students access mental health services online

DCU study looks at how tosuccessfullyengage with students online

21/05/20

COVID-19

DCU study looks at how tosuccessfullyengage with students online

University of Limerick establish dedicated institute for the study of infectious diseases

20/05/20

COVID-19

University of Limerick establish dedicated institute for the study of infectious diseases

DCU COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund launched in response to challenges and financial hardship facing students

20/05/20

COVID-19

DCU COVID-19 Student Emergency Fund launched in response to challenges and financial hardship facing students

Coronavirus prompts big increase in exercise, Trinity researchers find

18/05/20

COVID-19

Coronavirus prompts big increase in exercise, Trinity researchers find

NUIG Prof leading Covid-19 taskforce on international travel medicine

17/05/20

COVID-19

NUIG Prof leading Covid-19 taskforce on international travel medicine

Listen: RTE Radio One Higher Education and the outlook for the new academic year

17/05/20

News Coverage

Listen: RTE Radio One Higher Education and the outlook for the new academic year

Business Post – Colleges say €20m ad drive is needed to attract overseas students

17/05/20

News Coverage

Business Post – Colleges say €20m ad drive is needed to attract overseas students

UCD student gives famous painting Covid-19 twist to raise funds for charity

16/05/20

COVID-19

UCD student gives famous painting Covid-19 twist to raise funds for charity

Irish Examiner – Radical change in store for Irish third-level over next five years due to Covid-19 pandemic

14/05/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Radical change in store for Irish third-level over next five years due to Covid-19 pandemic

DCU establishes Research and Innovation Hub to tackle Covid-19 challenges

13/05/20

COVID-19

DCU establishes Research and Innovation Hub to tackle Covid-19 challenges

FuJo develops Age Action resource on COVID-19 disinformation

11/05/20

COVID-19

FuJo develops Age Action resource on COVID-19 disinformation

IUA welcomes Government announcement on Leaving Certificate

08/05/20

Press Releases

IUA welcomes Government announcement on Leaving Certificate

University Times – Universities Confirm They’ll Use Calculated Grades for Admissions

08/05/20

News Coverage

University Times – Universities Confirm They’ll Use Calculated Grades for Admissions

Irish Independent – Now that the Leaving Cert is out of the way, what does it mean for getting into college?

08/05/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Now that the Leaving Cert is out of the way, what does it mean for getting into college?

Aiming for excellence in a time of crisis for international education: Ireland

06/05/20

COVID-19

Aiming for excellence in a time of crisis for international education: Ireland

IUA launches details of how the university sector is supporting Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

06/05/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA launches details of how the university sector is supporting Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

Irish Times view on higher education: Universities can be part of Covid-19 solution

06/05/20

COVID-19

Irish Times view on higher education: Universities can be part of Covid-19 solution

Irish Independent – Universities warn cost of funding lost to pandemic is €374m

04/05/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Universities warn cost of funding lost to pandemic is €374m

RTE News – Coronavirus plunges universities into funding crisis

03/05/20

News Coverage

RTE News – Coronavirus plunges universities into funding crisis

Irish researchers study effectiveness of blood thinners on coronavirus

03/05/20

COVID-19

Irish researchers study effectiveness of blood thinners on coronavirus

Inside the Irish lab trying to combat Covid-19

02/05/20

COVID-19

Inside the Irish lab trying to combat Covid-19

Newstalk – COVID-19: Irish universities facing funding gap of over €400m

02/05/20

News Coverage

Newstalk – COVID-19: Irish universities facing funding gap of over €400m

Irish Universities Help Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic

01/05/20

COVID-19
Publications

Irish Universities Help Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chief Medical Officer and President of Ireland congratulate more than 130 graduating UL medical students

30/04/20

COVID-19

Chief Medical Officer and President of Ireland congratulate more than 130 graduating UL medical students

Who are the NPHET members overseeing Ireland’s response to Covid-19?

30/04/20

COVID-19

Who are the NPHET members overseeing Ireland’s response to Covid-19?

Third-level researchers hunt Covid-19 solutions with €5m grant backing

29/04/20

COVID-19

Third-level researchers hunt Covid-19 solutions with €5m grant backing

Key Covid-19 Research Funding Announcement Welcomed by Universities

29/04/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

Key Covid-19 Research Funding Announcement Welcomed by Universities

Maynooth University offering student apartments to allow returning frontline health care workers to self-isolate for 14 days

23/04/20

COVID-19

Maynooth University offering student apartments to allow returning frontline health care workers to self-isolate for 14 days

THE Impact Rankings 2020 – 5 IUA Universities in Top 100

22/04/20

Press Releases

THE Impact Rankings 2020 – 5 IUA Universities in Top 100

DCU Opens COVID-19 Assessment Unit on Glasnevin Campus

22/04/20

COVID-19

DCU Opens COVID-19 Assessment Unit on Glasnevin Campus

Future Planning Group at UL will prepare a ‘number of options’ for students

22/04/20

COVID-19

Future Planning Group at UL will prepare a ‘number of options’ for students

Dr John McGinnity: ‘When is an Open Day not an Open Day?’

22/04/20

COVID-19

Dr John McGinnity: ‘When is an Open Day not an Open Day?’

Going to college – virtual open days, PLCs and SUSI grants

22/04/20

COVID-19

Going to college – virtual open days, PLCs and SUSI grants

Why we need more than just scientists to document the pandemic

21/04/20

COVID-19

Why we need more than just scientists to document the pandemic

Irish Times – Coronavirus means income from overseas students likely to be wiped out

21/04/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Times – Coronavirus means income from overseas students likely to be wiped out

Taoiseach pledges that 1,000 medicine graduates will be offered an internship

20/04/20

COVID-19

Taoiseach pledges that 1,000 medicine graduates will be offered an internship

Irish Times – Universities facing huge losses due to fall in foreign students

18/04/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Universities facing huge losses due to fall in foreign students

Covid-19 response team: Modellers help conquer that steep cases curve

17/04/20

COVID-19

Covid-19 response team: Modellers help conquer that steep cases curve

Hundreds of tablet devices donated to Covid-19 patients to help them contact loved ones

17/04/20

COVID-19

Hundreds of tablet devices donated to Covid-19 patients to help them contact loved ones

Cork University Hospital research creates better understanding of Covid-19

16/04/20

COVID-19

Cork University Hospital research creates better understanding of Covid-19

Depression on the rise as lockdown leaves many feeling lonely and anxious

16/04/20

COVID-19

Depression on the rise as lockdown leaves many feeling lonely and anxious

University of Limerick students hoping to ‘make a difference’ through contact tracing

15/04/20

COVID-19

University of Limerick students hoping to ‘make a difference’ through contact tracing

Watch: How scientists are winning the fight against Covid-19

15/04/20

COVID-19

Watch: How scientists are winning the fight against Covid-19

Third-level institutes to provide IP free to help end Covid-19 crisis

14/04/20

COVID-19

Third-level institutes to provide IP free to help end Covid-19 crisis

DCU Anti-Bullying Centre launches free online resources to support young people and parents to stay safe online

14/04/20

COVID-19

DCU Anti-Bullying Centre launches free online resources to support young people and parents to stay safe online

Irish Covid-19 early warning system for frontline medical staff shows encouraging results – Watch

13/04/20

COVID-19

Irish Covid-19 early warning system for frontline medical staff shows encouraging results – Watch

IUA welcomes clarity on revised plans for Leaving Certificate examinations

10/04/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA welcomes clarity on revised plans for Leaving Certificate examinations

PhD student launches free online programme for STEM-loving kids

10/04/20

COVID-19

PhD student launches free online programme for STEM-loving kids

University of Limerick to make over 100,000 face visors for HSE front-line staff

09/04/20

COVID-19

University of Limerick to make over 100,000 face visors for HSE front-line staff

Trinity to set up Covid-19 research centre

09/04/20

COVID-19

Trinity to set up Covid-19 research centre

Irish universities and researchers launch Covid-19 tracker

09/04/20

COVID-19

Irish universities and researchers launch Covid-19 tracker

Irish scientists develop reagent in effort to ease Covid-19 testing delays

08/04/20

COVID-19

Irish scientists develop reagent in effort to ease Covid-19 testing delays

How’s it going? NUI Galway & DCU Survey today will check how we are coping

08/04/20

COVID-19

How’s it going? NUI Galway & DCU Survey today will check how we are coping

08/04/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Colleges and universities finalise alternative assessment arrangements

WATCH: Inside the UCC simulation centre transformed to deliver chemotherapy to cancer patients amid coronavirus pandemic

07/04/20

COVID-19

WATCH: Inside the UCC simulation centre transformed to deliver chemotherapy to cancer patients amid coronavirus pandemic

Irish Scientists say they’ve found solution to help address Covid-19 testing issues

07/04/20

COVID-19

Irish Scientists say they’ve found solution to help address Covid-19 testing issues

Students reassured they won’t be penalised if they can’t take part in assessment replacing traditional exam

07/04/20

COVID-19

Students reassured they won’t be penalised if they can’t take part in assessment replacing traditional exam

Trinity research outlines cost of not supporting firms in danger of closure due to Covid-19 crisis

07/04/20

COVID-19

Trinity research outlines cost of not supporting firms in danger of closure due to Covid-19 crisis

Trinity researchers seek to crack code of how immune systems react to coronavirus

07/04/20

COVID-19

Trinity researchers seek to crack code of how immune systems react to coronavirus

Medicine graduates ‘eager to start’ after online conferring

07/04/20

COVID-19

Medicine graduates ‘eager to start’ after online conferring

WATCH: Galway medical students graduate online

06/04/20

COVID-19

WATCH: Galway medical students graduate online

MU Library lends napping pods to Tallaght Hospital

06/04/20

COVID-19

MU Library lends napping pods to Tallaght Hospital

Maynooth University research assesses how primary schools, teachers, parents and pupils are adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 school closures

06/04/20

COVID-19

Maynooth University research assesses how primary schools, teachers, parents and pupils are adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 school closures

Scientists at UL make solution to aid more testing

06/04/20

COVID-19

Scientists at UL make solution to aid more testing

Student nurses could be fast-tracked to qualification to tackle Covid-19

06/04/20

COVID-19

Student nurses could be fast-tracked to qualification to tackle Covid-19

NUIG medical students graduate early and online to join pandemic fight

06/04/20

COVID-19

NUIG medical students graduate early and online to join pandemic fight

03/04/20

Publications

Academic Integrity in Online Assessment

Ireland’s Universities go online for exams

03/04/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

Ireland’s Universities go online for exams

Vitamin D could help fight off Covid-19 – new TILDA research

03/04/20

COVID-19

Vitamin D could help fight off Covid-19 – new TILDA research

UCD volunteers use 3D printing to produce PPE for front-line COVID-19 medical staff

03/04/20

COVID-19

UCD volunteers use 3D printing to produce PPE for front-line COVID-19 medical staff

Irish Examiner – Coronavirus: Irish University Association to replace traditional exams with external assessments

03/04/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Coronavirus: Irish University Association to replace traditional exams with external assessments

Irish Independent – Universities finalise arrangements for end of year exams amid coronavirus closures

03/04/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – Universities finalise arrangements for end of year exams amid coronavirus closures

Coronavirus in Ireland: university staff sent to health service

02/04/20

COVID-19

Coronavirus in Ireland: university staff sent to health service

UCC and CUMH collaborate on “virtual visiting” for premature babies

02/04/20

COVID-19

UCC and CUMH collaborate on “virtual visiting” for premature babies

UCD engineer leads Irish efforts in global race to build ventilators

02/04/20

COVID-19

UCD engineer leads Irish efforts in global race to build ventilators

UCC contact tracing centre ‘firefighting’ spread of Covid-19

02/04/20

COVID-19

UCC contact tracing centre ‘firefighting’ spread of Covid-19

Covid-19: Critically ill Irish patients to take part in global clinical trial

01/04/20

COVID-19

Covid-19: Critically ill Irish patients to take part in global clinical trial

COVID-19 research team established at UCC

01/04/20

COVID-19

COVID-19 research team established at UCC

University Times – Trinity Professor Dan Bradley Wins ERC Grant Worth €2.5m

31/03/20

News Coverage

University Times – Trinity Professor Dan Bradley Wins ERC Grant Worth €2.5m

Coronavirus: ‘Everyone wants to help’ – Irish researchers respond to Covid-19 crisis

31/03/20

COVID-19

Coronavirus: ‘Everyone wants to help’ – Irish researchers respond to Covid-19 crisis

NUI Galway Refocusing Research to Fight COVID-19

27/03/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway Refocusing Research to Fight COVID-19

Coronavirus: Universities step up to provide research, volunteers and hospitals

27/03/20

COVID-19

Coronavirus: Universities step up to provide research, volunteers and hospitals

Covid-19: Virus-killing robot developed by TCD start-up

25/03/20

COVID-19

Covid-19: Virus-killing robot developed by TCD start-up

New Website developed by NUI Galway and UL to Connect Industry Personal Protective Equipment Stock to Hospitals Worldwide

25/03/20

COVID-19

New Website developed by NUI Galway and UL to Connect Industry Personal Protective Equipment Stock to Hospitals Worldwide

UCC provides intensive care nursing course to fight COVID-19

24/03/20

COVID-19

UCC provides intensive care nursing course to fight COVID-19

Presidents of Irish Universities, Institutes of Technology and Higher Education Colleges contact up to 250,000 students to reinforce the critical importance of social distancing.

16/03/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

Presidents of Irish Universities, Institutes of Technology and Higher Education Colleges contact up to 250,000 students to reinforce the critical importance of social distancing.

Irish Independent – School and college closures inevitable as talks start in bid to minimise fallout

12/03/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Independent – School and college closures inevitable as talks start in bid to minimise fallout

NUI Galway Spin-Out Aquila and Irish Defence Forces develop novel decontamination wipe to prevent spread of COVID-19

12/03/20

COVID-19

NUI Galway Spin-Out Aquila and Irish Defence Forces develop novel decontamination wipe to prevent spread of COVID-19

Irish Times – Coronavirus: Junior and Leaving Cert exams still scheduled for later this month

12/03/20

COVID-19
News Coverage

Irish Times – Coronavirus: Junior and Leaving Cert exams still scheduled for later this month

IUA Statement: Universities coordinate contingency planning for dealing with spread of Coronavirus

11/03/20

COVID-19
Press Releases

IUA Statement: Universities coordinate contingency planning for dealing with spread of Coronavirus

International Women’s Day 2020- Accelerating Gender Equality in Irish Universities, the story so far

08/03/20

Press Releases

International Women’s Day 2020- Accelerating Gender Equality in Irish Universities, the story so far

30% Club Executive Education Scholarship Programme 2020

02/03/20

Press Releases

30% Club Executive Education Scholarship Programme 2020

02/03/20

Press Releases

New leadership programme to support top leaders in Ireland’s universities

Cursaí Gaeilge in Ollscoileanna na hEireann- Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020

02/03/20

Press Releases

Cursaí Gaeilge in Ollscoileanna na hEireann- Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020

20/02/20

News Coverage

University World News – First open access science programme signed with Elsevier

On International Day of Women & Girls in Science IUA and the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office celebrate the achievements of female research awardees

11/02/20

Press Releases

On International Day of Women & Girls in Science IUA and the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office celebrate the achievements of female research awardees

Irish Times – Voters face stark choices when it comes to higher education

04/02/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Voters face stark choices when it comes to higher education

IUA join 36 EU and UK higher education and research organisations in joint-declaration of cooperation post-Brexit

03/02/20

Press Releases

IUA join 36 EU and UK higher education and research organisations in joint-declaration of cooperation post-Brexit

University Times – In Election, a Simple Message to Politicians: Don’t Fail Third-Level

31/01/20

News Coverage

University Times – In Election, a Simple Message to Politicians: Don’t Fail Third-Level

Irish Times – It’s time to stop the commercialisation of our universities

30/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – It’s time to stop the commercialisation of our universities

University Times – Few Revelatory Moments in Tetchy Higher Education Debate

28/01/20

News Coverage

University Times – Few Revelatory Moments in Tetchy Higher Education Debate

Irish Times – Political parties rule out student loans to fund third level

28/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Political parties rule out student loans to fund third level

Irish Examiner – Country ‘sitting on a timebomb’ over crisis in third-level funding, says Trinity Provost

28/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Country ‘sitting on a timebomb’ over crisis in third-level funding, says Trinity Provost

Election 2020 – Future of Irish Higher Education & Research Debate

28/01/20

Events

Election 2020 – Future of Irish Higher Education & Research Debate

On International Day of Education we highlight research projects which aim to preserve our planet and scholarships in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency

24/01/20

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On International Day of Education we highlight research projects which aim to preserve our planet and scholarships in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency

Irish Times – Students and colleges warn third level sector is ‘losing ground’ on rivals

23/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Students and colleges warn third level sector is ‘losing ground’ on rivals

RTE Radio 1- Funding Crisis At Third Levels

23/01/20

News Coverage

RTE Radio 1- Funding Crisis At Third Levels

Irish Times – Third-level timebomb must become a election priority

23/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Third-level timebomb must become a election priority

Irish Independent – Higher education colleges call for pre-election commitment to €100m annual funding boost

23/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Higher education colleges call for pre-election commitment to €100m annual funding boost

IUA, THEA and USI recommend using the National Training Fund to address higher education funding crisis

23/01/20

Press Releases

IUA, THEA and USI recommend using the National Training Fund to address higher education funding crisis

University Times – As Election Looms, Trinity to Host Cross-Party Higher Education Debate

22/01/20

News Coverage

University Times – As Election Looms, Trinity to Host Cross-Party Higher Education Debate

Irish Examiner – ‘We face an artful execution of not much’ – President of UL makes plea for rise in third-level funding by State

20/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – ‘We face an artful execution of not much’ – President of UL makes plea for rise in third-level funding by State

RTE News – How students feel about the General Election being on a Saturday

16/01/20

News Coverage

RTE News – How students feel about the General Election being on a Saturday

Irish universities expand scholarship scheme for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition winners 2020

08/01/20

Press Releases

Irish universities expand scholarship scheme for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition winners 2020

Irish Independent – Patrick Prendergast: ‘Beacon of hope in docklands shows Ireland means business’

06/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Independent – Patrick Prendergast: ‘Beacon of hope in docklands shows Ireland means business’

RTE News – IUA call for third level funding to be made an election issue

05/01/20

News Coverage

RTE News – IUA call for third level funding to be made an election issue

Irish Times – Surplus in State training fund set to climb to €1bn in 2020

05/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Surplus in State training fund set to climb to €1bn in 2020

Trinity College Dublin welcomes Cabinet approval of Grand Canal Innovation District Plan

03/01/20

Press Releases

Trinity College Dublin welcomes Cabinet approval of Grand Canal Innovation District Plan

Irish Times – Government backs new €1bn Silicon Docks campus for Trinity College

03/01/20

News Coverage

Irish Times – Government backs new €1bn Silicon Docks campus for Trinity College

Universities awarded 14 of 20 Posts approved under phase 1 of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative

03/01/20

Press Releases

Universities awarded 14 of 20 Posts approved under phase 1 of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative

Season’s Greetings & IUA 2019 Highlights

19/12/19

Press Releases

Season’s Greetings & IUA 2019 Highlights

On International Migrants Day we highlight some of the researchers working/studying in Ireland with the help of EURAXESS Ireland

18/12/19

Press Releases

On International Migrants Day we highlight some of the researchers working/studying in Ireland with the help of EURAXESS Ireland

University Times – Third-Level Gets 3,000 New Places in Science and Technology Courses

16/12/19

News Coverage

University Times – Third-Level Gets 3,000 New Places in Science and Technology Courses

UCD Strategy 2020-2024: Rising to the Future

11/12/19

Press Releases

UCD Strategy 2020-2024: Rising to the Future

Irish Times – Irish universities secure six prestigious European research grants

11/12/19

News Coverage

Irish Times – Irish universities secure six prestigious European research grants

On World Volunteer Day Universities Celebrate the Achievements of their Student Volunteers

05/12/19

Press Releases

On World Volunteer Day Universities Celebrate the Achievements of their Student Volunteers

Universities win all awards for gradireland Postgraduate Course of the Year

22/11/19

Press Releases

Universities win all awards for gradireland Postgraduate Course of the Year

University Times – Trinity Scientists Make Breakthrough in Inflammatory Disease Research

21/11/19

News Coverage

University Times – Trinity Scientists Make Breakthrough in Inflammatory Disease Research

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is Ireland’s top performer under the Horizon2020 framework programme

18/11/19

Press Releases

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is Ireland’s top performer under the Horizon2020 framework programme

11/11/19

MSCA Resources

ITN 2020 Application Supports

University Times – IUA Launches Initiative to Enhance Digital Technologies in Universities

08/11/19

News Coverage

University Times – IUA Launches Initiative to Enhance Digital Technologies in Universities

IUA launches initiative to enhance digital learning

07/11/19

Press Releases

IUA launches initiative to enhance digital learning

Launch of IUA Enhancing Digital Teaching & Learning Project Nov 7th

07/11/19

Events

Launch of IUA Enhancing Digital Teaching & Learning Project Nov 7th

IUA – a signatory in the #EUInvestInKnowledge campaign

04/11/19

Press Releases

IUA – a signatory in the #EUInvestInKnowledge campaign

Irish Examiner – Over 300 jobs announced as part of University of Limerick’s multi-million euro expansion

01/11/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner – Over 300 jobs announced as part of University of Limerick’s multi-million euro expansion

21/10/19

Press Releases

IUA Welcomes HEA’s new report on the Spatial and Socio-Economic Profile of HEIs in Ireland

Irish Times – Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses

21/10/19

News Coverage

Irish Times – Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses

Trinity News – Budget Day has become Groundhog Day for Third Level Funding – Jim Miley Op Ed

14/10/19

News Coverage

Trinity News – Budget Day has become Groundhog Day for Third Level Funding – Jim Miley Op Ed

University Times – Flagging Brexit Universities Call Again for Higher Education Funding

11/10/19

News Coverage

University Times – Flagging Brexit Universities Call Again for Higher Education Funding

University of Tomorrow and la Francophonie

11/10/19

Events

University of Tomorrow and la Francophonie

IUA calls for investment in research and capacity to prepare Ireland’s universities for Brexit

09/10/19

Press Releases

IUA calls for investment in research and capacity to prepare Ireland’s universities for Brexit

09/10/19

Press Releases

IUA Budget 2020 Response Statement

IUA Submission to Seanad Brexit committee

09/10/19

Publications

IUA Submission to Seanad Brexit committee

Student Associate Intern for the Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities project

07/10/19

Jobs

Student Associate Intern for the Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities project

04/10/19

Press Releases

IUA Response to Hugh Brady Speech

Speech on Higher Education (Funding & Brexit) by President of Bristol University Prof. Hugh Brady

04/10/19

Press Releases

Speech on Higher Education (Funding & Brexit) by President of Bristol University Prof. Hugh Brady

Code of Governance for Irish Universities 2019

28/09/19

Publications

Code of Governance for Irish Universities 2019

Oireachtas Members Briefing on the Future Funding of the Third Level Sector

18/09/19

Events

Oireachtas Members Briefing on the Future Funding of the Third Level Sector

Irish Universities Present Stark Picture to Budgetary Oversight Committee

17/09/19

Press Releases

Irish Universities Present Stark Picture to Budgetary Oversight Committee

17/09/19

Publications

IUA Opening Statement to Oireachtas Budget Oversight Committee

University Presidents Call for Urgent Changes to State Research Funding Following Poor Outcome from EU Programme

13/09/19

Press Releases

University Presidents Call for Urgent Changes to State Research Funding Following Poor Outcome from EU Programme

Irish Examiner — No Input from Department of Finance in Promise to Freeze College Fees

17/08/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner — No Input from Department of Finance in Promise to Freeze College Fees

National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland 2019

15/08/19

Publications

National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland 2019

University Times — Universities Round on Joe McHugh After Government Fee Promise

12/08/19

News Coverage

University Times — Universities Round on Joe McHugh After Government Fee Promise

12/08/19

Press Releases

IUA Response to comments from Minister McHugh regarding the freezing of student fees

07/08/19

Publications

IUA Budget Submission 2020

25/07/19

Press Releases

Budget 2020: IUA calls on Government to urgently invest in Ireland’s future talent and innovation in Budget 2020

The Irish Independent — Fianna Fáil pledges new cabinet minister to tackle higher education ‘crisis’

18/07/19

News Coverage

The Irish Independent — Fianna Fáil pledges new cabinet minister to tackle higher education ‘crisis’

BreakingNews.ie — 45% decrease in funding to Irish universities over the past 10 years

17/07/19

News Coverage

BreakingNews.ie — 45% decrease in funding to Irish universities over the past 10 years

The Irish Times — Martin calls for department of higher education

17/07/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — Martin calls for department of higher education

Future of Ireland series with Micheál Martin TD – The Role of Research & Innovation in the Knowledge Economy

17/07/19

Events

Future of Ireland series with Micheál Martin TD – The Role of Research & Innovation in the Knowledge Economy

Micheál Martin calls for a separate Department of Higher Education and Research at IUA Future of Ireland Event

17/07/19

Press Releases

Micheál Martin calls for a separate Department of Higher Education and Research at IUA Future of Ireland Event

The University Times — NUI Galway Gets Green Light for 674 New Beds

22/06/19

News Coverage

The University Times — NUI Galway Gets Green Light for 674 New Beds

The Irish Times — First women-only professorships due to be appointed before end of this year

21/06/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — First women-only professorships due to be appointed before end of this year

The University Times — New Senior Jobs Launched for Women in Higher Education

21/06/19

News Coverage

The University Times — New Senior Jobs Launched for Women in Higher Education

21/06/19

Press Releases

IUA Statement in response to the Call for Proposals for the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative (SALI)

The University Times — Irish Universities Defend Opposition to College Accommodation Rent Caps

20/06/19

News Coverage

The University Times — Irish Universities Defend Opposition to College Accommodation Rent Caps

IUA and the Irish Refugee Council welcome changes to a Support Scheme to allow more young people in direct provision enter Irish higher education

20/06/19

Press Releases

IUA and the Irish Refugee Council welcome changes to a Support Scheme to allow more young people in direct provision enter Irish higher education

The Irish Times — Irish universities stay outside top 100 in world rankings

19/06/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — Irish universities stay outside top 100 in world rankings

04/06/19

Press Releases

IUA calls on Government to establish a sustainable core funding solution to support looming demographic bulge

27/05/19

Press Releases

Campus Engage & IRC Brokerage Event to match Researchers with CSOs to develop Research Partnerships with Societal Impact

15/05/19

Press Releases

May 15th: Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches European charter to promote gender equality in the university sector

The Irish Sun — EDUCATION UNDER ATTACK Ireland ‘will have highest college fees in the EU after Brexit’ as calls made for more State investment in higher education

14/05/19

News Coverage

The Irish Sun — EDUCATION UNDER ATTACK Ireland ‘will have highest college fees in the EU after Brexit’ as calls made for more State investment in higher education

MSCA – 2019 Individual Fellowship Application Supports

14/05/19

MSCA Resources

MSCA – 2019 Individual Fellowship Application Supports

Irish Independent — Irish universities contribute €8.9bn to the economy but is this under threat from a decade of underfunding?

08/05/19

News Coverage

Irish Independent — Irish universities contribute €8.9bn to the economy but is this under threat from a decade of underfunding?

The Journal — ‘I’m the first in my family to go to university’: How an access programme changed one young woman’s life

07/05/19

News Coverage

The Journal — ‘I’m the first in my family to go to university’: How an access programme changed one young woman’s life

University Times — Trinity Applications from Northern Ireland Drop 20% for Second Time Since Brexit Vote

30/04/19

News Coverage

University Times — Trinity Applications from Northern Ireland Drop 20% for Second Time Since Brexit Vote

27/04/19

Press Releases

Press Release 27 April: Employers and union bosses join students and industry leaders in calls for university and third level funding crisis to be tackled

Indecon Independent Assessment of the Economic and Social Impact of the Irish Universities_full report

26/04/19

Publications

Indecon Independent Assessment of the Economic and Social Impact of the Irish Universities_full report

Delivering for Ireland_An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities_summary report 2019

26/04/19

Publications

Delivering for Ireland_An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities_summary report 2019

Delivering for Ireland_An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities_supplement for Irish Times 2019

26/04/19

Publications

Delivering for Ireland_An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities_supplement for Irish Times 2019

12/04/19

News Coverage

Irish Times — Twelve researchers each receive €1m State funding for new projects

12/04/19

Press Releases

April 12th – Universities across Ireland in all-island collaboration

Irish Examiner — Former UCC president appointed as head of European University Association

11/04/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner — Former UCC president appointed as head of European University Association

11/04/19

Press Releases

April 11th 10:15 – Michael Murphy elected as first ever Irish President of the European University Association

11/04/19

Press Releases

11th April – IUA welcomes Government announcement of €12m IRC investment in curiosity driven basic research

Irish Independent — Brian MacCraith: ‘Education has transformed Ireland – now universities should be funded properly’

10/04/19

News Coverage

Irish Independent — Brian MacCraith: ‘Education has transformed Ireland – now universities should be funded properly’

The Pie News — IUA in scholarship agreement with Indonesia

08/04/19

News Coverage

The Pie News — IUA in scholarship agreement with Indonesia

Irish Examiner — Warning from universities: Doors closing?

05/04/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner — Warning from universities: Doors closing?

04/04/19

News Coverage

RTE Radio 1 — Jim’s interview with Sean O’Rourke

04/04/19

News Coverage

KFM — Jim Interview on KFM

Research.ie — Irish Research Council welcomes Irish Universities Association Impact Study

04/04/19

News Coverage

Research.ie — Irish Research Council welcomes Irish Universities Association Impact Study

Silicon Republic — How 7 Irish universities make an economic impact of €8.9bn per year

04/04/19

News Coverage

Silicon Republic — How 7 Irish universities make an economic impact of €8.9bn per year

University Times — Universities Contribute €9bn Per Year to Irish Economy, Report Finds

04/04/19

News Coverage

University Times — Universities Contribute €9bn Per Year to Irish Economy, Report Finds

KFM — 50% Increase In University Population Putting Institutions Under Strain.

04/04/19

News Coverage

KFM — 50% Increase In University Population Putting Institutions Under Strain.

The Irish Independent — Graduates pocket up to €220,000 extra as universities return €9bn a year to economy

04/04/19

News Coverage

The Irish Independent — Graduates pocket up to €220,000 extra as universities return €9bn a year to economy

The Irish Times — Universities say they may have to limit number of Irish students due to funding shortage

04/04/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — Universities say they may have to limit number of Irish students due to funding shortage

Press Release 4th April – Irish Universities contribute €8.89 billion to Irish economy annually

04/04/19

Press Releases

Press Release 4th April – Irish Universities contribute €8.89 billion to Irish economy annually

Launch of Delivering for Ireland – An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities

04/04/19

Events

Launch of Delivering for Ireland – An Impact Assessment of Irish Universities

Media Release 2nd April – Irish Universities Association signs agreement with Indonesia to give PhD training to Indonesian University Lecturers

02/04/19

Press Releases

Media Release 2nd April – Irish Universities Association signs agreement with Indonesia to give PhD training to Indonesian University Lecturers

01/04/19

News Coverage

University Times — Varadkar Has Talked Enough About Loans – What Education Needs is State Funding

31/03/19

News Coverage

RTE radio 1 — Jim interview on RTE Radio

28/03/19

MSCA Resources

MSCA – COFUND Information Event 2019

University Times — Taoiseach Rules Out Fee Increase and Student Loan Scheme in Surprise Move

27/03/19

News Coverage

University Times — Taoiseach Rules Out Fee Increase and Student Loan Scheme in Surprise Move

Irish Examiner — Student fee hike and loans scheme ruled out

27/03/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner — Student fee hike and loans scheme ruled out

20/03/19

Press Releases

IUA Statement on mismatch of Reporting Deadlines for US Federal Funding – March 20th

19/03/19

News Coverage

Irish Times — ‘Brexit can’t be allowed ruin collaborations in higher education between us and UK’

Silicon Republic — University rankings by subject show Ireland breaking into top 50 in the world

27/02/19

News Coverage

Silicon Republic — University rankings by subject show Ireland breaking into top 50 in the world

University Observer — Underfunded Irish universities are “systems in danger”

19/02/19

News Coverage

University Observer — Underfunded Irish universities are “systems in danger”

18/02/19

News Coverage

The Irish Independent — Teachers top the pay league for new graduates but gender pay gap remains

18/02/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — Economic recovery boosting prospects for college graduates

14/02/19

News Coverage

Irish Independent — Tech courses are toughest to finish in college

University Times — Government Announces €23m Fund for Innovation in Higher Education

08/02/19

News Coverage

University Times — Government Announces €23m Fund for Innovation in Higher Education

05/02/19

Press Releases

4th Feb – Galway City Council pass Unanimous Motion in Support of more funding for Higher Education

02/02/19

News Coverage

University World News — Irish university system starved of funds and ‘in danger’

01/02/19

MSCA Resources

MSCA 2019 RISE Handbook

IUA Media Release: Ireland joins Serbia as Europe’s only third level systems ‘in danger’ due to funding shortfall and rising student numbers, European research finds

29/01/19

Press Releases

IUA Media Release: Ireland joins Serbia as Europe’s only third level systems ‘in danger’ due to funding shortfall and rising student numbers, European research finds

29/01/19

News Coverage

RTE.ie — Seminar hears Brexit could offer opportunities for Irish universities

Irish Examiner and BreakingNews.ie — Ireland’s third level education system classified as ‘in danger’

29/01/19

News Coverage

Irish Examiner and BreakingNews.ie — Ireland’s third level education system classified as ‘in danger’

Silicon Republic — Irish universities in serious financial danger, but Brexit could help

29/01/19

News Coverage

Silicon Republic — Irish universities in serious financial danger, but Brexit could help

The Irish Times — Third-level system ‘in danger’ from underfunding and rising student numbers

29/01/19

News Coverage

The Irish Times — Third-level system ‘in danger’ from underfunding and rising student numbers

How can Ireland’s Universities compete with the best in Europe?

29/01/19

Events

How can Ireland’s Universities compete with the best in Europe?

Irish Times — Is a college education worth the cost?

15/01/19

News Coverage

Irish Times — Is a college education worth the cost?

09/01/19

News Coverage

Kildare Now — 76% of Leaving Cert students want continuous assessment according to new research

12/12/18

Press Releases

IUA dismayed at attacks on university autonomy and academic freedom in Hungary -13th December 2018

12/11/18

Press Releases

IUA welcomes publication of Gender Taskforce Equality Action Plan 2018 – 12 Nov 2018

01/11/18

MSCA Resources

MSCA – ITN 2019 Application Supports

15/10/18

Press Releases

Seven universities launch ‘Save Our Spark’ campaign, urging public to sign petition to protect Ireland’s third level education system – 15th Oct

09/10/18

Press Releases

IUA Response to Budget 2019 – State funding per student in third level not addressed by Budget – Oct 9th

27/09/18

Press Releases

IUA & THEA unite with students and staff unions in joint call for Government to address Higher Education funding Crisis 27.09.18

Ireland’s Future Talent – A Charter for Irish Universities

27/09/18

Publications

Ireland’s Future Talent – A Charter for Irish Universities

27/09/18

Events

Launch of Ireland’s Future Talent – A Charter for Irish Universities

17/09/18

Press Releases

Seven universities launch joint Charter to underpin the future of Irish university education 17.09.18

DARE HEAR Facts & Figures Summary Report 2017/18

28/08/18

Publications

DARE HEAR Facts & Figures Summary Report 2017/18

06/07/18

Press Releases

IUA Op-Ed 6.07.18 – Funding reform needed for quality and growth of third-level sector

06/07/18

Publications

IUA Budget 2019 Submission

Campus Engage: Measuring Higher Education Civic & Community Engagement

06/07/18

Publications

Campus Engage: Measuring Higher Education Civic & Community Engagement

05/07/18

Press Releases

IUA Media Release 5th July – University sector needs major investment in Budget 2019

20/06/18

Press Releases

20th June 2018 – Irish Universities providing sanctuary through education to Refugees #WorldRefugeeDay

June 2018 – MSCA Individual Fellowship Application Supports

31/05/18

MSCA Resources

June 2018 – MSCA Individual Fellowship Application Supports

22/05/18

Press Releases

University Researchers are working with communities and businesses to save bees as Ireland celebrates the inaugural World Bee Day – May 20th

19/05/18

Press Releases

IUA Press Release 19th May 2018 – Universities are buzzing about bee research as we celebrate World Bee Day May 20th

18/05/18

Press Releases

IUA welcomes HEA Report showing University Students progressing well from first to second year – 18th May

11/05/18

Events

Developing Future-Ready Researchers: career development and mobility in a global environment

27/04/18

Press Releases

27th April 2018: Universities take home 6 awards in the Knowledge Transfer Ireland Impact Awards

22/03/18

Press Releases

IUA Statement 22 March 2018: IUA welcomes Government announcement of €29.6m investment by the Irish Research Council in frontier research

08/03/18

Publications

Continuous Assessment IUA opening statement to Joint Committee on Education and Skills March 2018

05/03/18

Publications

IUA International Brochure 2018 edition

16/02/18

Press Releases

Press Release 16th Feb – University capital building fund must be matched by human capital investment #ProjectIreland2040

7th Feb 2018 – The IMSCO Annotated RISE Handbook is now available

07/02/18

MSCA Resources

7th Feb 2018 – The IMSCO Annotated RISE Handbook is now available

24th and 25th January 2018 – Research and Training Projects with European Organisations

24/01/18

MSCA Resources

24th and 25th January 2018 – Research and Training Projects with European Organisations

20/01/18

Events

DARE HEAR Advice Clinics Nationwide

11 December 2017 – Innovative Training Networks (ITN) information day

09/01/18

MSCA Resources

11 December 2017 – Innovative Training Networks (ITN) information day

20/12/17

Press Releases

27th Nov – Publication of 2017 results from the Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE)

22/11/17

Press Releases

22 Nov Media Announcement: Jim Miley appointed as Director General of the Irish Universities Association

02/11/17

Press Releases

02 Nov 2017 – Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches an online resource to inform Higher Level Institutions’ Student Retention Strategies

10 Nov 2017 – Proposal Preparation Training for ITN Call 2018

31/10/17

MSCA Resources

10 Nov 2017 – Proposal Preparation Training for ITN Call 2018

15/08/17

Press Releases

Leaving Cert Helpline – 1800 265 165 opens 16th August

14/07/17

Press Releases

IUA Welcomes Ministerial Announcement on Review of National Training Fund – 14th July 2017

14/07/17

Publications

IUA Response to Consultation on National Training Fund April 2017

13/07/17

Press Releases

IUA Hosts the EFFECT project as it develops European principles for Learning & Teaching – 29 June 2017

President Higgins welcomes IUA and the HICA Project Group to the Aras – 19 June 2017

29/06/17

Press Releases

President Higgins welcomes IUA and the HICA Project Group to the Aras – 19 June 2017

07/06/17

Press Releases

IUA expresses sympathy on the death of QUB Vice-Chancellor Prof Patrick Johnston

National Forum on Research Integrity – Inaugural Seminar Report Feb 2017

06/06/17

Publications

National Forum on Research Integrity – Inaugural Seminar Report Feb 2017

20/04/17

Press Releases

University Times interview with Ned Costello April 2017

17th February 2017 – Proposal Preparation Training for RISE 2017 Call

07/02/17

MSCA Resources

17th February 2017 – Proposal Preparation Training for RISE 2017 Call

Engaged Research: Society and Higher Education Addressing Grand Societal Challenges Together

27/01/17

Publications

Engaged Research: Society and Higher Education Addressing Grand Societal Challenges Together

New Technology to Scale-up Student Volunteering – National Launch of StudentVolunteer.ie – 7th Dec 2016

07/12/16

Press Releases

New Technology to Scale-up Student Volunteering – National Launch of StudentVolunteer.ie – 7th Dec 2016

30/11/16

Publications

IUA Submission to Dept of Education and Skills Statement of Strategy 2016-2018

30/11/16

Publications

IUA Opening Statement to the Joint Committee on Education and Skills 10th November 2016

29th Nov 2016 – Celebrating 20 years of Marie Curie Actions

29/11/16

Press Releases

29th Nov 2016 – Celebrating 20 years of Marie Curie Actions

10/11/16

Press Releases

IUA Statement to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills on Investing in National Ambition: a strategy for Funding Higher Education Report of the Expert Group on the Future Funding of Higher Education – 10th November 2016

01/11/16

MSCA Resources

17 Nov 2016 – Proposal Preparation Training for ITN Call 2017

IUA Signs Cooperation Agreement with China Education Association for International Exchange – 20th Oct 2016

20/10/16

Press Releases

IUA Signs Cooperation Agreement with China Education Association for International Exchange – 20th Oct 2016

IUA Academic Leadership Development Project Report 2016

19/10/16

Publications

IUA Academic Leadership Development Project Report 2016

11/10/16

Press Releases

Media Release: Budget 2017 – IUA Welcomes Proposed New Multi Annual Funding Model for Higher Education 11.10.16

21/09/16

Press Releases

IUA Statement – Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings 22.09.16

21/09/16

Publications

IUA Letter to Minister for Education & Skills re Budget 2017 Submission

21/09/16

Publications

IUA Submission to Budget & Estimates 2017

06/09/16

Press Releases

IUA Statement on QS Rankings – 06.09.2016

21/07/16

Press Releases

IUA joins EUA statement condemning the forced resignation of university Deans in Turkey

15/07/16

Press Releases

Media Release: Ireland wins EU Funding of €57 million to support talent development and create 400 high-value research jobs and studentships – 15 July 2016

11/07/16

Press Releases

IUA Press Statement – Report of the Expert Group on Future Funding of Higher Education (Cassells Group) – 11th July 2016

07/06/16

MSCA Resources

Proposal Preparation Training for Individual Fellowships Call 2016 – Webinar & Workshops

11/02/16

MSCA Resources

Webinar on RISE 2016 Call

17/11/15

MSCA Resources

Webinar on 2016 ITN Call

19/10/15

MSCA Resources

Webinar on 2016-2017 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Work Programme

15/07/15

Press Releases

National Framework for Doctoral Education launched June 24th

National Framework for Doctoral Education 2015

15/07/15

Publications

National Framework for Doctoral Education 2015

06/07/15

Press Releases

29th April 2015 – IUA response to the launch on 29th April 2015 of reforms to Leaving Certificate Grades and CAO Points System by Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan T.D.

06/07/15

Press Releases

May 2015 – Universities agree revised model for converting A-Level grades to Leaving Certificate points

23/06/15

Press Releases

IUA Announce ‘Generation Study Abroad’ scholarships to the value of $400,000

17/06/15

Press Releases

IUA wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the students who lost their lives or were injured in Berkeley California.

11/06/15

MSCA Resources

Webinar on Individual Fellowships Proposal Writing – July 3rd, 2015 at 11.00-12.00

IUA Graduate Skills Statement Brochure 2015

09/06/15

Publications

IUA Graduate Skills Statement Brochure 2015

03/06/15

Publications

Opening Statement of IUA Submission to Joint Oireachteas Committee Feb 2015

03/06/15

Publications

Background Paper of IUA Submission to Joint Oireachteas Committee Feb 2015

03/06/15

Publications

Official Transcript of IUA meeting with Joint Committee on Education & Social Protection 11 Feb 2015

03/06/15

Publications

IUA Response to SSTI ii Consultation

30/03/15

MSCA Resources

Building Collaborative North South Partnerships in MSCA

02/02/15

MSCA Resources

MSCA Webinar 26 Feb – to assist researchers writing a RISE proposal

09/01/15

MSCA Resources

Workshop on Excellent Science in the Humanities

09/01/15

MSCA Resources

3rd Feb 2015 – Bridging Business and Research – a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Event

14/11/14

MSCA Resources

Webinar for ITN Proposal Writing

Campus Engage World Cafe Consultation Report 2014

11/11/14

Publications

Campus Engage World Cafe Consultation Report 2014

11/11/14

Publications

Knowledge Transfer Ireland Annual Report 2013/14

Issues Facing Higher Education in Ireland – IUA Symposium Sept 2014

09/09/14

Publications

Issues Facing Higher Education in Ireland – IUA Symposium Sept 2014

01/07/14

MSCA Resources

Training Webinar on Marie Skłodowska-Curie IF Call 2014

National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland

04/06/14

Publications

National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland

HORIZON 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Information Day

10/04/14

MSCA Resources

HORIZON 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Information Day

IUA International Brochure 2014 Portugese Version

20/03/14

Publications

IUA International Brochure 2014 Portugese Version

IUA International Brochure 2014 – English Version

20/03/14

Publications

IUA International Brochure 2014 – English Version

EU 2013 Research Careers & Mobility Conference Report

12/03/14

Publications

EU 2013 Research Careers & Mobility Conference Report

21/02/14

MSCA Resources

Training Webinar on Marie Skłodowska-Curie RISE Call 2014

03/02/14

MSCA Resources

Training Webinar on Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN Call 2014

07/01/14

MSCA Resources

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Information Event

12/12/13

MSCA Resources

Webinar on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Horizon 2020: Sustaining Excellence in University Research and Innovation

10/12/13

Publications

Horizon 2020: Sustaining Excellence in University Research and Innovation

21/11/13

MSCA Resources

Horizon 2020 is coming to Ireland!

05/11/13

MSCA Resources

Marie Curie Actions & EURAXESS Seminar

Attracting Researchers to Ireland – The Impact of the Scientific Visa

15/07/13

Publications

Attracting Researchers to Ireland – The Impact of the Scientific Visa

03/07/13

MSCA Resources

Webinar: Marie Curie Individual Fellowships Call 2013 – 3:00 PM July 16th

03/04/13

MSCA Resources

Researcher Careers & Mobility Conference May 14-15

31/01/13

MSCA Resources

Marie Curie Career Integration Grants Webinar

22/01/13

MSCA Resources

EU Presidency Conference 2013 – Researcher Careers and Mobility

28/11/12

MSCA Resources

Dec 7th – Marie Curie IAPP 2013 Webinar

12/11/12

Publications

Hosting Agreement Brochure

31/10/12

MSCA Resources

Marie Curie ITN 2013 Webinar

11/10/12

MSCA Resources

Access Key to European R&D Funding for Enterprise: The Marie Curie Actions

11/09/12

Publications

EURAXESS Brochure 2012 (PDF)

Reform of Selection and Entry to University in the Context of National Educational Policy

01/08/12

Publications

Reform of Selection and Entry to University in the Context of National Educational Policy

University Governance Report to the Minister for Education and Skills

01/01/12

Publications

University Governance Report to the Minister for Education and Skills

20/09/10

Publications

IUA Submission to Joint Committee on Teaching & Learning re Curriculum Dec 2nd 2010 (PDF)

12/09/10

Publications

IUA Brochure for US Students (PDF)

“Hosting Agreement Scheme – Removing obstacles for non EU researchers coming to Ireland”

12/09/09

Publications

“Hosting Agreement Scheme – Removing obstacles for non EU researchers coming to Ireland”

Pathways Between Industry & Academia – Irish Successes in the Marie Curie IAPP Scheme

12/09/09

Publications

Pathways Between Industry & Academia – Irish Successes in the Marie Curie IAPP Scheme

30/10/08

Publications

IUA response to proposal to award bonus points for higher level Leaving Certificate mathematics

30/10/08

Publications

Innovation rather than speculation holds the key to our future prosperity

Attracting Talented Researchers to Ireland – A Review of the Marie Curie Programme

12/09/08

Publications

Attracting Talented Researchers to Ireland – A Review of the Marie Curie Programme

Irish Universities’ PhD Graduates’ Skills

12/09/08

Publications

Irish Universities’ PhD Graduates’ Skills

12/09/08

Publications

IUA response to proposal to award bonus points for higher level Leaving Certificate mathematics

Open Access To Irish University Research

12/09/08

Publications

Open Access To Irish University Research

12/09/08

Publications

Innovation Rather Than Speculation Holds The Key To Our Future Prosperity

The European Marie Curie Programme 2007-2014

13/09/07

Publications

The European Marie Curie Programme 2007-2014

13/09/07

Publications

The European Marie Curie Programme 2007-2014

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