Motivations of the Irish who served in the first World War were complicated
Many were from the vanished tribe of Catholic ‘loyalists’ who saw no contradiction between their faith, desire for Home Rule and loyalty to the British Empire
National University Of Ireland
Book on NUI graduates involved in first World War launched in Dublin
Volume includes a selection of individual personal profiles to bring the men recorded in the roll to life
National University of Ireland elects former UCC president as chancellor
Prof Michael Murphy succeeds Dr Maurice Manning as NUI’s sixth chancellor since 1908
Private college graduates to be excluded from extension of Seanad election voting rights
Minister says legislation is ‘genuine attempt’ to start reform as university Senators claim Bill is ‘disgrace’, and will keep Upper House as ‘rubber stamp’
‘Today’s graduates can walk in anywhere in the world’: NUI chancellor Maurice Manning steps down after 15 years
More than a quarter of a million graduates will be entitled to vote in the election of his successor later this year
Michael McDowell: Government has nowhere to hide on Seanad reform
Potential to create a second chamber that could bring new and different voices into the heart of our democracy
Back in Bloom: Dublin flower fest is ready to blossom once again
After two years, designers are itching to display their show gardens in the Phoenix Park
NUI Galway to change its name amid confusion over its proper title
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
Renewed calls to expand number of graduates who can vote in Seanad elections
Simon Harris says 92% of people voted to extend vote in Seanad university panels in 1979
Cross-Border research projects to get €37m funding
Government higher education initiative aims to deliver all-island approaches to innovation
Mountpleasant Avenue home with restored Georgian details for €1.25m
The owner transformed the property into a bright three-bed with extended kitchen
Galway cancer killer cell group ONK raises €19m
Company’s technology edits immune system cells in bid to cure cancers
Tributes paid to late academic and political pundit Richard Sinnott
‘He played a pioneering role in the development of political science in Ireland’
The Irish Times view on a decade of centenaries: Remembering the Civil War
It will be hard to find a way to remember the violence of the second half of 1922 in a non-partisan way
Tympany Medical raises €3.5m for specialised ear surgery device
NUI Galway spinout founded by Dr Elizabeth McGloughlin and Rory O’Callaghan
NUI Galway may rebrand amid confusion over its title
‘University of Galway’ is one option under consideration by college management
Graduate’s challenge to Seanad voting system rejected
Former University of Limerick student sought vote under university and vocational panels
University College Cork appoints Prof John O’Halloran as president
Ornithologist looking forward to leading UCC ‘through next phase of transformation’
Why mother and baby homes report findings cannot be let stand
Alternate conclusions around force and abuse possible as accuracy of history is key
Seán Clancy appointed Defence Forces chief of staff
Former search and rescue pilot will take up role following Mark Mellett’s retirement
Irish universities slip down world rankings as Trinity retains 101st place
Rising student numbers and freeze on staffing a factor behind drop in performance
Cúram to receive €46.3m from SFI to research new medical treatments
Galway research centre hopes industry and EU will each match the amount
Central Bank predicts consumers could spend half their €11bn pandemic savings
Deputy governor says younger, less-educated and women workers hardest hit by impact of Covid
Irish universities and China: walking an ethical tightrope
Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions
NUI awarded higher doctorate to academic linked to tobacco industry
Academic co-ordinated US tobacco giant Philip Morris’s research into smoking trends
UCC to abandon joint college project with Chinese university
Cork college warned of issues arising if withdrawal seen as linked to ethical concerns
My daughter isn’t studying Irish. Will she be locked out of college courses?
Ask Brian: Irish can be an entry criteria but she may be entitled to an exemption
Rev Victor Stacey, former Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, dies aged 76
Stacey will be remembered for his ‘gentle manner and his instinct for friendship’ – Archbishop
Incoming Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell faces daunting job
Current Bishop of Ossory will oversee archdiocese in which half of priests are over 70
I’m thinking of becoming a secondary teacher. What qualifications do I need?
Ask Brian: You should have studied at least one subject from post-primary curriculum at degree level
Many exalted western values rooted in Christian tradition
Equality and doing no harm predate Enlightenment and French Revolution
University governing bodies to be slimmed down under new reforms
Higher education governance legislation is ‘not fit for purpose’, says Harris
Garda murderer to have no automatic entitlement to release
Aaron Brady to remain in jail until at least 57 years old if appeal against conviction fails
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