University says finances are ‘finely balanced’ as it calls for long-term sustainable funding model for higher education sector

Separately, a new report calls for green innovation tax credit to encourage greater investment by business in research and innovation

The North must create more university places if it is to close the productivity gap with Republic and with Britain

Higher education institutions should facilitate open debate – not seek to ‘foster collective understanding’ on controversial matters

Recent controversies at University of Limerick posed ‘significant risk to the university’s future success and reputation’, internal report says

Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘exceptional work being carried out by the Irish research diaspora across the US’

The views of 512 international students were reported in the study for the Irish Council for International Students

Against growing demand for student beds Ireland’s approach to rent caps needs a rethink

Issue had arisen because university was bound by HEA regulations, court finds

Across the first half of the 20th century few women went on to third-level education and, of these, fewer took science degrees

Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year

Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015

Everyone wants senior cycle reform to succeed, but if junior cycle is an indication, there are real grounds for concern

Galway and Limerick universities to offer medicine courses next year to ease CAO points pressure

Higher Options offers students the opportunity to attend talks or talk directly with representatives of third level institutions

There have never been so many courses, so many options for college and life

There are alternative college admission models, such as university entrance exams and interviews, but none is perfect

University of Galway president says top students may end up going overseas

Minister for Education Norma Foley announced in April that there will be no change from last year, with grades to stay at the same level

Over 80,000 applicants have registered their aspiration for a place on one of more than a thousand courses on offer at Ireland’s third-level institutions.