Technological universities have been told to prepare future accommodation plans by next month as part of a state scheme to improve access to student housing. Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris and the Higher Education Authority (HEA) have written to the presidents of each technological university (TU). He said a first phase of the feasibility study involved “extensive data-gathering across all TUs, universities and colleges”. ​Huge demand for places has put greater pressure on housing markets near higher education institutes, with students facing significant competition and rising rents. “This policy aims to enable options to mitigate demand for accommodation given the increased accessibility of higher education institutions and the role enhanced transport links can play.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2024 07:43 UTC