“Referring to recent disclosures regarding fees and student loans for higher education programmes, a reader has written a letter to the Editor of the Irish Times which the newspaper published today. In this the writer (Mark Sugrue) warns that higher fees for science and engineering programmes could push more students away from these subjects. He is absolutely right. As we know, we already have a problem persuading students to take courses in science and engineering, but we also know that our need for skilled graduates in these areas will grow. Unless we can address this we may be unable to present Ireland as an attractive place for foreign direct investment …” (more)
[Ferdinand von Prondzynski, University Blog, 14 July]