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Ireland must do better with equality to boost careers and bolster excellence, conference hears
This week: inclusive campus design, a Stem passport and consultation on major funders merger
Higher Education Authority identifies some progress in addressing inequality, but warns Irish institutions lack funding
High price of living risks undoing benefits of Ireland’s higher education reforms
This week: research infrastructure spending, construction at TUs and funds for Traveller and Roma students
Cross-country projects to focus on common priorities such as education, finance and biodiversity loss
Extra efforts made to encourage those with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply
This week: scholarships for women, more student accommodation and a plastic-free campus in Cork
This week: technology university funding, students’ living costs and awards for higher education
Plan proposes institutional policies to achieve total open publication for publicly funded work
Women apply for less funding and get lower amounts, according to Science Foundation Ireland
Irish students in greater need of emotional care, prompting pressure on existing services
Measures include annual leave for bereaved academics and help for those experiencing domestic violence
This week: bursaries in Cork, an open-science charter and national Science Week celebrations
Irish government issues “easy-to-use” advice to combat harassment and rape
Existing supports may not be enough to ensure welfare of budding researchers, government warns
This week: cross-border collaboration, a university for the south-east and open access success
Changes strengthen the role of the Higher Education Authority
This week: €24 million for research grants, students’ mental health support, funds for Irish researchers
Budget measures fail to assuage concerns over cost of living squeeze
Irish government’s funding push falls far short of what is needed, association says
Annual report shows growth in collaboration and investment
This week: Maynooth student centre scrapped, forced migration research and Young Academy’s membership push
Irish universities are underfunded and cost of living is too high for students, says IUA
Strategy includes mandatory training and better recruitment to improve top-level diversity
This week: a performance reward, top marks for Irish students and eye disease research
Of those affected, 70 per cent say the problem is persistent, according to an online...
Cost of living crisis and inflation have exacerbated impact of stagnating funding, unions say
This week: emerging health challenges, more accessible campuses and support for early career researchers
This week: future research, medical study places and scientific advice to government