University or technological university – what’s in a name?
Technological universities are expected to have an emphasis on level six to eight programmes and industry-focused research
UCD moves to ‘clarify its position’ on Ukraine after professor quits management role
Prof Ben Tonra said UCD stance made him ‘deeply, profoundly ashamed’
The Irish Times view on UCD and China: a case to answer
The university’s president has reignited a row over courses provided by a China-funded department
Department briefed Chinese embassy while working on LC Mandarin course
Meeting in July 2019 attended by staff from Confucius Institutes at UCD and UCC
UCD staff say college institute teaching Chinese studies ‘devalues’ reputation
Links of UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies to Beijing regime questioned
Irish universities and China: walking an ethical tightrope
Government policy encourages colleges to collaborate with China - but an unpublished risk review poses vexing questions
Paris accord not enough to tackle climate change, says John Kerry
April summit of world leaders announced by US special presidential envoy on climate
Braced for battle: China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy goes global
Beijing is locking horns with major powers over coronavirus and multiple disputes beyond
Will Mandarin be the next global language?
Chinese is set to joint the Leaving Cert curriculum for the first time. But there are major barriers to it becoming a mainstream language in Irish schools
Dublin’s Chinese community delighted with new year celebrations
Mayor briefly hands over the reins as festival marking year of the pig begins
Irish universities and the Chinese connection – is it worth the money?
Chinese students are vital to the sector. But some worry Ireland’s third level is in too tight
UCD refused extra €2.5m for Confucius Centre
Chinese-backed project ran over budget, leading to fears of diplomatic incident
Budget 2017: Extra funds for higher education after decade of cuts
Critics say extra €36.5 million falls well short of €100 million needed to boost sector
Almost one in three colleges ‘won’t hit performance targets’
Universities seeking more fee-paying international students to boost finances, forum hears
UCD academics query plan for ‘model’ Confucius Institute
Terms of 50-year agreement for €7.4 million cultural centre ‘a good outcome’, says college
UCD agrees 50 year ‘free’ lease for Confucius Institute
Building costing €7.4m being funded in part by Chinese and Irish government contributions
Education in focus as O’Sullivan visits China
Irish universities step up presence with launch of office in Beijing
Trinity College Dublin steps up China presence with MPhil and Asian Studies centre
Programme aims to advance Chinese scholarship in Ireland
Cog Notes: Is UCD’s Confucius Institute out of step?
In the US there is growing disquiet over China’s attempts to exert ‘soft power’ by claiming a footprint on university campuses
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