A structure is now in place and a momentum has built up with the potential to transform Irish higher education. The carefully drafted Technological Universities Act (2018), complemented by the template laid down in the Technological Universities Research Network (Turn) report of 2019 paves the way for a sea change in access to higher education, professional training, focused research and community/enterprise engagement. While State investment in higher education faced challenges in the economic downturn, it has nevertheless been very significant. It is not unreasonable to measure and focus such investment as a function of evidenced and desired output from higher education. Prof Maggie Cusack is to be appointed president of Munster Technological University (MTU) on January 1st.

Source: The Irish Times December 20, 2020 12:00 UTC