“The decline of Ireland’s universities in global rankings could hinder the growth of its technology industry, Microsoft’s Irish managing director has said. ‘There is a view that Ireland’s universities need to be in the top 100 to attract interest and investment from technology companies and spur innovation’, said Cathriona Hallahan, who leads the company’s 1,200-strong Irish operation …” (more)
[Sarah McCabe, Independent, 29 November]