Irish Federation

International comparisons indicate that Irish academics are relatively well paid

More the 70 staff across third-level colleges are earning salaries in excess of €200,000

Government needs to tackle ‘structural deficit’ in funding , universities association says

There are almost 9,000 PhD students in Irish third-level institutions

Lecturers call for increased funding for third level amid deteriorating staff-student ratios

ASTI head voices extreme disappointment over provisions for new entrants

Donal Colum O’Cleirigh obituary: Born: November 21st, 1932 – Died: May 15th, 2017

After 200 years Rathmines college of education closure occurred with one day’s notice

These days, all the focus seems to be on how science and technology are the ‘sexy’ subjects everyone should be doing, but employers say arts courses develop crucial skills for the modern workplace

President of NUI Galway says a focus on research and teaching has paid off

Damaging effects of higher education cutbacks now obvious, say TCD and UCD heads

Anecdotal evidence says earning capacity of arts graduates increases after five years

Key decision-making bodies in colleges must be gender balanced, HEA report says

Report finds up to two-thirds of third-level teachers not in full-time or permanent jobs

Move may have significant implications for other colleges and public sector employers

Only 19 per cent of professors are women despite recent gender equality initiatives