Emily Dixon

Sector leaders say international students and researchers, funding and academic freedom at risk if National Rally wins power

Further €92 million needed to cover existing staff costs, Irish University Association tells government

Literary critic and cultural historian on utopian fiction, the patriarchy and the perils of budget cuts

Government criticised for planned reforms but says it will close rival body widely seen as favourable to former populist regime

Ten students from Al-Azhar University had their applications rejected because of concerns they would not leave the country

Ten students from Gaza's Al-Azhar University were originally denied study permits last month

After protest at Oslo Airport, Norwegian researchers say scientists have duty to sound climate alarm

After protest at Oslo Airport, Norwegian researchers say scientists have duty to sound climate alarm

New role backed by cement company at Trinity College Dublin has prompted protests, but can institutions – and the planet – realistically afford to spurn such funding?

Commission needs standalone portfolio for research and innovation or Europe could lose ‘competitive edge’, prize winners warn