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Brexit ‘threatens UK-Ireland research links’

Two thirds of Irish academics believe Brexit will have a negative impact on higher education in Ireland

 

According to a survey conducted by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), approximately two thirds of Irish academics believe Brexit will have a negative impact on higher education in Ireland.

Respondents stressed the need for keeping strong research collaboration between Northern …

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Funding shortages could affect quality of Irish graduates

Rising student numbers and cuts to public funding could produce graduates not up to standard, warns HEA

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The Higher Education Authority’s (HEA) annual performance report for 2014-2016 shows that Irish institutions have expanded to include an extra 15,000 students. Meanwhile, staff-student ratios are significantly deteriorating, compared to the average in developed countries, rising from 1:16 to 1:20.…