The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) offers a qualified welcome for the Higher Education Provisions within Budget 2024.
read moreOn behalf of the Presidents of the technological higher education institutions, THEA welcomes the publication today of the CAO offers
read moreThe benefits will extend far beyond our campuses, reaching into local communities and industries, making substantial contributions to Ireland's economic competitiveness on a global scale
read moreThis comprehensive report provides valuable insights that will aid in shaping our future strategies for skills development in Ireland.
read moreThe three organisations, representing students and higher education institutions, are calling for this year’s Leaving Certificate results to be available on their traditional mid-August date
read moreTHEA welcomes publication of OECD review
read moreProfessor Willie Donnelly takes up the role of Acting Director of Research, Development, and Innovation at THEA
read moreRound table discussion on mental health in Tertiary Education
read moreCampaign to drive a positive conversation on consent, and to end sexual violence and harassment
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) on behalf of our members: ATU, TÚS, SETU, DkIT, IADT
read moreJoint statement from THEA, IUA and USI
read moreTHEA welcomes the announcement today, by Minister Simon Harris, TD, of an extra €40 million for higher education institutions for the upcoming academic year
read moreTechnological Universities are the future - Invest in them.
read moreA consortium of Technological Universities in Ireland has been awarded an initial allocation of €18.81m under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) to support teaching and learning reforms
read moreIreland’s New Research and Innovation Strategy from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science today, Tuesday 18 May 2022
read moreTHEA CEO and Char of the Council of Registrars outline concerns of the technological higher education sector over possible delays to the release of leaving certificate results
read moreOverall, much progress has been made in supporting improved gender equality (and the broader EDI agenda) in higher education over a relatively short time (since the mid-2010s).
read moreWe have worked hard with our political colleagues to ensure that our priorities as a world class technological higher education system are recognized.
read moreProviding higher educational programmes across all levels of the NFQ, the new TU will play a pivotal role in the strategic regional development of the West and North West.
read moreStatement on behalf of THEA member institutions
read moreThis funding will be particularly impactful in the technological higher education sector
read moreThe class of 2020 were challenged in unprecedented ways
read moreThe higher education sector is in a unique position to show leadership in this area. Sexual violence and harassment should have no place in our higher education institutions
read moreEnd of year statement from THEA marking the end of a challenging year
read moreDepartment of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science advises closures tomorrow December 7
read moreTHEA and IUA accept award on behalf of research community
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) on behalf of the presidents of TÚS and the Institutes of Technology
read moreStatement from the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) following publication by the HEA of graduate earnings data
read moreTo help drive awareness and encourage conversation on consent the Higher Education Institutions, the IUA and THEA, the Higher Education Authority, and USI are launching the #unmuteconsent campaign
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan on behalf of the technological higher education institutions
read moreThe Presidents of the higher education institutions represented by the IUA, THEA and HECA have joined together to urge college students to get vaccinated
read moreCore drivers are digitalisation and infrastructure, climate action, human capital, research and innovation, and international cooperation.
read moreThe higher education institutions represented by THEA, the IUA and RCSI have joined together to announce their plans for a safe return to campuses this September with maximum on-site presence.
read moreTHEA welcomes announcement by Minister Simon Harris of Cabinet approval for a full return to on-campus learning
read moreIrish doctoral student experience and standard of awards are endorsed by international report of the European University Association
read moreStatement from the THEA to Oireachtas Committee Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, & Science, on the re-opening of further and higher education in a safe and sustainable wa
read moreTHEA broadly welcomes the ambition of the new legislation and made a number of recommendations and observations during the opening statement.
read moreStatement on behalf of the Presidents of the Institutes of Technology and Munster Technological University
read moreTHEA welcomes Technological University Transformation Fund announcement
read moreWe congratulate the governing bodies, presidents, and communities of both institutions who worked so hard to demonstrate their ambition and look forward to their designation date.
read moreWe look forward to working with all stakeholders on this new ambitious plan.
read morehese institutions have proven their commitment to advancing the careers of women and trans staff and students in academia and research, professional and support roles in their institutions
read moreMuch work still needs to be done if we are to understand the insights that can be gained and the meaningful actions that should be taken in order to identify vulnerable cohorts of students
read moreThe report, published today, is the culmination of a body of work undertaken by THEA in order to assist technological higher education institutions to implement the national Framework for Consent
read moreThe partnership comprises Fórsa, SIPTU, THEA, TU Dublin, TUI, Unite, the Higher Education Authority, and the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science
read morePartnership of Stakeholders in the Technological Sector meet to discuss working towards a successful completion of the academic year
read moreTHEA showcases female leaders, role models and influencers on International Women's Day 2021. Read their stories and how they use 'Resilience' to meet challenge
read moreShe will lead a collaboration between the Institutes of Technology, the Universities, and Technological Universities
read moreMeeting with Joint Oireachtas Committee Tuesday 16 February 2021
read moreAll THEA member institutions have offered further assistance to Government and many institutional leadership teams are already in talks with Government around how campus facilities, teams, and experti
read moreIf Ireland is to reach its stated ambition to become an Innovation Leader, in the top 5 in Europe, it must activate and support research and innovation capacity in the full range of higher education i
read moreDesignation of Munster Technological University
read moreTHEA statement following announcement of increased restrictions
read moreProfessor Maggie Cusack appointed as President of Munster Technological University
read moreFor the first time, a complete and accurate account of the socio-economic profiles of higher education institutions has been published.
read moreAll Institutes of Technology within the THEA network have committed from the outset of this difficult year to afford maximum certainty and continuity of educational provision consistent with public he
read moreTHEA welcomes submission to Minister Simon Harris of application to establish a new technological university in the Midlands and Mid-West
read moreTHEA’s annual Colloquium ‘Innovation through Partnership’ takes place online on 18th and 19th November 2020.
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO THEA, on behalf of the Presidents of the Institutes of Technology in Ireland
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO THEA, on behalf of the Presidents of the Institutes of Technology in Ireland.
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO THEA, on behalf of the Presidents of the Institutes of Technology in Ireland.
read moreIssued by the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA).
read moreIn a difficult year where hard choices have had to be made, we can attest that every possible step has been taken to ensure equity and fairness
read moreSummary information on the Return to Campus Plans for Institutes of Technology, September 2020
read moreThe Presidents and staff in the Institutes of Technology are confident in, and supportive of, the approach adopted by both Ministers and their Departmentsto ensure students are treated fairly
read moreTHEA welcomes announcement by Minister Simon Harris of more than €10m grant for capital works and equipment in Institutes of Technology.
read moreJoint statement from THEA, IUA and TU Dublin
read moreThe July Stimulus package will facilitate Further and Higher Education to support employment in upskilling and reskilling
read moreOur institutions are ideally positioned to rebuild the economy, drive education and skills provision, and equip new and existing students with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.
read moreLatest Leaving Certificate advice brings clarity in relation to the key dates for receipt of calculated grades and subsequent Round 1 offers from CAO and UCAS for colleges and universities.
read moreJoint statement from THEA, IUA, NUI and TU Dublin
read moreThis statement from THEA on behalf of Institutes of Technology throughout the country sets out how we will support students and communities over the coming academic year.
read moreTechnological University status is granted to the consortium comprising CIT and IT Tralee
read moreGraham Love, Consulting Partner at Mazars, hosted a panel discussion with UCC President, Pat O'Shea, GMIT President, Orla Flynn, and SFI Chairman, Peter Clinch
read moreWe will continue to work closely with the public health authorities to ensure that next year's provision will protect the health and wellbeing of both staff and students
read moreOur staff throughout the institutes should be congratulated for the contribution that they continue to make to the national efforts to contain COVID-19
read moreWe interviewed Dr Joseph Ryan, the CEO of our member, The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), Ireland, who gave us an overview of how the sector has been addressing the main challenges
read moreThis brings welcome certainty to families and students who are undertaking the examination this year.
read moreAll higher education institutions put revised processes in place for end of year assessments
read moreThe health and wellbeing of students is of primary importance
read moreFrom Joseph Ryan CEO THEA, Vincent Cunnane Chair THEA on behalf of Presidents and staff
read moreFollows from the speech of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, post the cabinet statement on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
read moreLearners can be assured that you will be advised shortly by your institution of the revised assessment approach
read moreDetailed institutional contingency plans and risk mitigation measures being put in place to meet the unprecedented challenge of the Covid 19 public health crisis
read moreThe Presidents of all of Ireland’s Universities and Institutes of Technology have today (Monday March 16th) issued a plea to every student to fully follow set guidelines on social distancing
read moreState Funding per student to third level institutions is now 40% less than it was a decade ago
read moreMary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., Minister of State with special responsibility for Higher Education, announced the funding of 20 senior academic posts across the Irish higher education system
read morePresident of Limerick Institute of Technology, Professor Vincent Cunnane, assumes the chair of THEA for the 50th anniversary year of Technological Higher Education in Ireland
read moreThe programme is fully financed by the Irish research funders and has the capacity to train up to 15,000 staff and students
read moreAlmost 1,800 new undergraduate places across 94 new courses will be created in TU Dublin and the Institutes of Technology.
read moreThe clusters will enable IoTs and TUs to connect and engage with SMEs and multinational corporations in a strategic way on common areas of interest
read moreWith the welcome decision by Athlone and Limerick to work towards application we now have an emerging Technological University sector that has a footprint in every region
read moreMore than 43,000 students took the surveys. Highlights include record participation in national StudentSurvey.ie and higher levels of engagement among international students in Ireland.
read moreWe would urge Government to use the evidence in this newly published Report, in particular the deprivation index scores, to ensure that public monies are targeted where they are most needed
read moreThe significant proportion of funding allocated to Technological University consortia is significant because it signals the continuing support of Government for the Technological University sector
read moreThis agreement will further develop Ireland’s bioeconomy through partnerships in research, development, innovation, education and training opportunities with a particular focus on regional development
read moreThe TUs will offer a system of higher education which, through its distinctive academic learning environment, is designed to meet the employment and skills needs of Ireland’s regions
read moreTHEA welcomes budgetary announcement from Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor, TD
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, Chief Executive THEA, Budget 2020
read moreStatement from Dr Jim Murray, Director of Academic Affairs and Deputy CEO, Technological Higher Education Association (THEA)
read moreTHEA CEO, Dr Joseph Ryan, noted that “This is an important conversation that will help to shape the ongoing reform of the higher education landscape and THEA encourages the widest engagement."
read moreCIT and IT Tralee are well advanced toward designation as a unitary Technological University in Q1 2020
read moreWe see this is a significant new tool in addressing gender inequality in higher education and look forward to affirmative action to effect positive change in our institutions
read moreIT Carlow and CIT awarded Athena SWAN bronze award
read moreMinister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. launches new strategy
read moreThe GMIT Strategic Plan 2019 – 2023 represents the next stage in the development of GMIT as it transitions to a Technological University (TU) together with its CUA partners, LYIT and IT Sligo
read more€13.7m announced for IT Sligo under Project Ireland 2040
read moreAs a sector, we have benefited enormously from the contribution of strong successful female role models
read moreThe programme, designed to encourage young people from Ireland, Poland and Spain to return to studies or the labour market, was launched during NEF (New Education Forum) at LIT, Thurles Campus
read moreSFI has announced that CIT’s application “The SFI Centre for Research Training in Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies” has been awarded more than €13 million euro
read moreNational and EU funding secured for 2019, 2020 and 2021 to enhance teaching & learning, to open access for lifelong learners and to lead in EU Policy experimentation for adults with low skills
read moreThe day was well attended by admissions officers, international officers and academic from throughout the sector
read moreMinister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O'Connor officially launched IADT's new Strategic Plan 2019-2023, Better Futures Created Together, at the National Film School.
read moreThe provision of education and training programmes, relevant to the needs of employers, has long been the lifeblood of the institutions that comprise the technological higher education sector.
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan
read moreCivil Engineering student Conor McLoughlin from Swinford awarded Digital Badge
read moreDelegation from SATN visits THEA at start of Irish tour
read morePresident of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology (IADT), Dr Annie Doona, takes over as Chairperson of the Board of the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) on 1 January 2
read moreDr Annnie Doona, President of Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology begins her term of office as Chair on 01 January 2019
read moreFirst President of Technology University Dublin announced
read moreThe Strategic Plan was collaboratively devised through an extensive consultation and engagement exercise involving THEA's members and 15 stakeholder organisations
read moreIn support of the launch of Gender Action Plan 2018 - 2020 by Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor
read moreInstitute of Technology Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology host Gender Equality in the Irish Technological Higher Education Sector workshop
read moreMinister Mary Mitchell O'Connor announces further funding for technological higher education sector
read moreThe time for technological higher education is here and now
read moreDIT has been awarded the Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing gender equality for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
read moreUnions representing students & teaching staff have joined forces with the representative bodies of universities and institutes of technology to call on the government to respond to the growing crisis
read moreA revolutionary additive manufacturing device, with the capability to 3D print complex objects, made its Irish debut at an Athlone Institute of Technology industry showcase this week
read moreFor many of the 40,000 first-time college students entering third level this September, first year will be a time of great fun and frivolity; for new experiences and pushing boundaries.
read moreWaterford Institute of Technology (WIT) has announced the appointment of Dr Mark White as the Institute’s Vice President for Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies
read moreMinister launches THEA Gender & Diversity mission statement during opening remarks to European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education
read moreTHEA publishes first Gender & Diversity Statement for higher education institutions
read moreDr Joseph Ryan congratulates leaving cert students
read moreThis extension will double the size of the Innovation Hub to about 2,400 m2
read moreThe overarching mission statement in this policy outlines a commitment by all Institutes of Technology to ensure equality of access to education and opportunities for career advancement to all persons
read moreAs government prepares for the autumn financial statement, its decision-making process is a clear yet difficult one: where to allocate scarce resources amongst competing demands.
read moreThe Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) has written to the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donhoe TD, on behalf of the 14 Institutes of Technology
read moreDr Jim Murray outlines how the new Bill provides for the granting of award-making powers to the technological sector
read moreWaterford Institute of Technology welcomes the Minister for Education and Skills' announcement this week of the decision to grant TU4Dublin’s application for designation as a technological university
read moreMinister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD this morning turned the sod on Institute of Technology Carlow’s new €15million, 31-acre South Sports Campus.
read moreOn Tuesday 17th July, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, announced Ireland’s first Technological University at DIT’s new campus at Grangegorman
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO, Technological Higher Education Association
read moreTechnological University Dublin (TU Dublin) to be established early next year
read moreHEA funded scheme geared towards second level pupils (9-13 July)
read moreProfessional Practice Project’ module gives students real-time work experience as part of their degree studies
read moreNew Initiative from IT Tallaght to Further Strengthen its Links with Employers
read moreRead his 'thought piece' in the just published Knowledge Transfer Ireland Review and Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey 2017
read moreFive Institutes of Technology, five universities and the RCSI have received the “HR logo” award to date. This currently provides an advantage when applying for EU research funding
read moreDún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design + Technology and Sheridan have signed a memorandum of agreement to explore the development of collaborative programme, accredited by IADT
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) upon publication by the Higher Education Authority of their report on progression rates in third level institutions
read moreTechnological Higher Education Association holds first Colloquium in GMIT Engagement with enterprise, policy, and civic & community are core themes of THEA Colloquium
read moreTHEA congratulates DELTA awardees
read moreStatement from THEA on signing into law of Technological Universities Bill 2015
read moreStatement from the Technological Higher Education Association
read moreSubmission from THEA toward the Indecon review of the National Training Fund
read moreStatement from Dr Joseph Ryan, CEO Technological Higher Education Association (THEA)
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