Tagged with: academia
Innovate for Ireland
Paula Tumulty 14/07/2022
Innovate for Ireland: Is this scheme an extension of privilege and elitism or a new opportunity to contribute to democracy and equality? PhD research is often seen as a privileged educational opportunity for those fortunate enough to afford it. But things may not be so privileged or elitist with a new Government-industry scheme to widen …
Think Tanks Should Put 'Public' Back in Policy
Shana Cohen 23/08/2018
According to the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tanks and Civil Society Program, “think tanks are public policy research, analysis, and …
Reform Targets for Higher Education in an Education System in Meltdown
Colm O'Doherty 13/02/2018
Minister Bruton’s proposed reform of higher education must be set against the context of an education system which is in meltdown. It should …
Who is Lawrence Summers?
David Jacobson 10/04/2009
David Jacobson: A New York Times article on 3rd April reveals that Lawrence H. Summers, top economic advisor to Obama, earned millions of dollars …
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