Carl O'Brien 's article in today's The Irish Times sets out the stark reality of underfunding in higher education. The gains made over the last two years have been wiped out by a failure of government to provide sufficient funds to cover the cost-of-living pay increases agreed under Building Momentum. Class sizes will increase further - they're already among the highest in Europe - and small group tutorials and other essential supports to students won't be possible unless the funding crisis is dealt with. The Irish Universities Association Pre-Budget Submission sets our clearly what needs to be done and we urge the recently appointed Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD to take action to ensure that our growing student population get the quality of education that they deserve. Employer representatives, Ibec are fully supportive of the need to invest in higher education and research in order to secure the future high-skills talent of the country. Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science University of Galway University of Limerick University College Dublin Technological University Dublin Maynooth University Dublin City University Trinity College Dublin University College Cork Higher Education Authority Paschal Donohoe Jack Chambers Department of the Taoiseach Simon Harris Micheál Martin Eamon Ryan
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2025 is the last chance for Government to advance its €307m commitment to closing the higher education funding gap. Read our Pre-Budget Submission in which we urge the Government to accelerate the closure of the funding shortfall in our universities. https://lnkd.in/eZ_VPhj8 Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | Patrick O'Donovan TD Jim Miley Lisa Keating Lewis Purser University of Galway University College Dublin University College Cork Trinity College Dublin Maynooth University University of Limerick Dublin City University Technological University Dublin
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Second edition of Irish Universities Association Bulletin – July 2024! In this edition we focus on our Pre-Budget Submission. We also have updates on New Reports and Appointments⬇
This autumn’s Budget is the last opportunity for the current government to deliver on its Funding the Future commitments.
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IUA Presidents told Oireachtas members today that the gains in funding for higher education in the last 2 years have been wiped out by unfunded government agreed pay awards. They call for action in the upcoming Budget https://lnkd.in/eZ_VPhj8 Jim Miley Orla Feely Linda Doyle John O'Halloran Ciara Leonard Lisa Keating Jean van Sinderen-Law Sally-Anne Fisher Kate Morris Shane Collins Andrew Carey Lewis Purser University of Galway Technological University Dublin University College Cork University College Dublin Maynooth University University of Limerick Dublin City University Trinity College Dublin Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O'Donovan TD
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The €307m funding shortfall identified by Government in May 2022 has been exacerbated by a failure to provide sufficient funds for national pay awards agreed by Government. Almost all of the extra €100m provided over the last two years under Funding the Future has been eroded by an under-funding of pay awards, leaving universities materially short of funds to pay existing staff. In the Pre-Budget Submission the IUA is calling for: 🔴A €92m supplementary budget in 2024 to cover the costs of existing staff; 🔴A further €171m in Budget 2025 to continue covering existing staff costs; 🔴At least €120m additional Funding the Future allocation. This would still leave almost one-third of the €307m funding gap after three successive budget. ➡ Read submission: https://lnkd.in/eZ_VPhj8 Patrick O'Donovan TD Fine Gael Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Jim Miley Orla Feely University College Dublin Linda Doyle Trinity College Dublin Daire Keogh Dublin City University John O'Halloran University College Cork University of Galway Maynooth University University of Limerick Technological University Dublin
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We are calling on the recently appointed Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, to urgently address higher education funding gap to secure the pipeline of future talent, fundamental to the needs of the economy. 🔗 Read our pre-budget submission: https://lnkd.in/epnMF-fn #futuretalent #talent #university #universities #education #highereducation #skills #upskill #reskill
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PhD researchers drive innovation. Their dedication to advancing knowledge brings immense value to academic institutions and society as a whole. The IUA Three Minute Thesis competition highlighted remarkable researchers such as Lianne Shanley, Trinity College Dublin.
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Did you know today is Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day? A day to recognise the significant role that SMEs play in the global economy, crucial for economic growth, job creation, and innovation. Universities highly value their partnerships with SMEs, collaborating to enhance staff training and upskilling through flexible courses like MicroCreds and pathways such as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additionally, universities work closely with SMEs on student placements and co-creating courses. These initiatives advance the learning material to ensure graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge that meet industry needs. #SMEsDay 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edAM3Zba
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We’re taking a moment to reflect on the PhD researchers who contribute to groundbreaking discoveries, develop new technologies, and offer fresh perspectives on pressing global challenges. You may recognise Astrid Dedieu from last year’s #IUA3MT national competition! UCC Research
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Hugh Brady knows a thing or two about higher education. He runs Imperial College London which has just been voted #2 university in the world by QS World University Rankings He previously ran University of Bristol after a hugely successful term as President of University College Dublin So, when he tells us that the Irish universities are "financially stressed" and "falling badly behind" their European competitors, we should listen. His Irish Times interview is a sharp reminder to Taoiseach Simon Harris and his government that a failure to provide the necessary investment in Irish higher education is a serious risk to future economic success. It is, he says, "mission critical for future competitiveness of the Irish economy". His advice to ramp up investment now in Irish higher education should be heeded by Ministers Patrick O'Donovan TD and Paschal Donohoe The Irish Times editorial clearly reinforces the argument. https://lnkd.in/ednueX_9 Irish Universities Association Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science University of Galway University of Limerick University College Cork Technological University Dublin Dublin City University Trinity College Dublin Maynooth University
Prof Hugh Brady: ‘Quality of Irish university experience is slipping, and going to get worse over time’
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