QS Stars rated Irish universities showcasing their strengths
By Stephanie Braudeau
Two Irish universities have recently been rated by the new global rating system QS Stars. They are taking the opportunity to publish the results on their website. The institutions have been evaluated against 8 criteria: Research, Employability, Teaching, Infrastructure, Internationalisation, Innovation, Engagement and Specialist criteria; each criterion being divided in specific indicators.
The universities received an overall star rating and individual star ratings for each criterion. Both Irish universities achieved 5 Stars in multiple criteria. Showcase on University College Cork and University of Limerick.
University College Cork achieved 5 Stars overall:
University of Limerick achieved 4 Stars overall:
If you would like to receive information about QS Stars, please contact Mrs Deena Al Hilli deena@qs.com or visit the dedicated QS Stars page on http://www.topuniversities.com/qsstars/home
Submissions to the Hunt Report
by Abby Chau
Most countries around the world are bracing themselves for a new higher education landscape as budgets are being slashed and the demand for higher education grows. Ireland has just published the Hunt Report, chaired by the economist and businessman Dr. Colin Hunt. Already the report has generated its share of criticism (this critic includes a Pink Floyd lyric in his commentary).
It is interesting to note that major reports on the state of Higher Education in England and Ireland were chaired by men in the financial sector. Lord Browne, the former head of BP, issued a major report last year, effectively changing the face of higher education in England.
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