Harris Leads Consultation on Higher Education Authority Legislation Reform
Simon Harris has launched a stakeholder consultation on the reform of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) legislation. A report on
Simon Harris: “He works hard for the money” but not for the students | Opinion
In early 2021, Minister for Education Norma Foley’s inconsistent, reactive decision-making regarding schools’ reopening became a focal point of public
Simon Harris Avoids Question on Reduction of College Fees
Minister Simon Harris was asked by Clare TD Michael McNamara on an online forum whether or not he planned to
Students Can Lose 20% of €250 Fee Refund to Tax Clawback
The €250 “once-off credit” given to students before Christmas is subject to a €50 tax claw back for up to
Harris Calls for Increase in On-Campus Activity
Third-level colleges are being advised to increase the amount of on-campus activity for first-year students due to concerns that significant
UCD To Receive Greatest Cut of €15 Million Government Grant
A €15 million grant for the furthering of campus infrastructure in colleges across Ireland has been announced by Simon Harris.
Minister Simon Harris calls for more accountability requirements for universities.
At a conference held last Friday by the Irish Universities Association (IUA) Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science,
Budget 2021 a “Missed Opportunity” to Develop Sustainable Campuses, says IUA
Higher Education Institutions are set to be given an extra €185 million in 2021 through extra supports in Budget 2021,
Minister Harris launches €5 million National Student Mental Health Framework
The National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework has been launched by Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris, in
Budget 2021 | Students the Winners with Big Investments
Every year the budget sparks a kind of giddiness as analysts and commentators meticulously examine the document to determine who
UCD To Receive Over 8 Million in Research Funding
UCD will be provided with €8,273,620 of a €47 million euro fund for research contractors and research students whose work
The First 100 Days of the Department of Further and Higher Education
For many years now, much-needed reform has been found wanting within Irelands higher education system. Students, whose numbers have increased