The HEA Bill 2022

Historic Note The HEA bill was passed in 2022 and is now in force in Ireland as the HEA Act 2023.  You can read it here. What is the HEA Bill? The HEA Bill is legislation that updates the HEA Act of 1971. It looks at the governance structures across colleges,...

Comhairle Náisiúnta

Comhairle Náisiúnta Comhairle Náisiúnta is the meeting of Students’ Union from across the island of Ireland where the Coiste Gnó present updates on the work they have done and are held accountable by representatives of Students’ Unions in between meetings...

International Postgraduates

International Postgraduates  Ireland’s national strategy had been less effective in the attraction of international staff and researchers. This may reflect the fact that the attraction of international faculty including researchers is dependent on a wide range of...

Research Matters Competition

USI-IRC Why Research Matters Video Competition 2021 Winners Announced Congratulations to Lilian Nwanze (Maynooth University), who is the winner of the USI-IRC Why Research Matters 2021 video competition.  Now in its second year, Why Research Matters is a joint...

USI Postgraduate Stipend Survey

Research, Living and Working Conditions Survey 2023 In October 2023, VPPGA will conduct Research, Living and Working Conditions Survey 2023 for postgraduate researchers working and studying at Higher Education Institutions in Ireland to explore the experiences of...