Advertisement

New data reveals the inequalities in higher education

The higher education student population does not reflect the diversity found in the greater popu...

Share this article

07.45 7 Dec 2020


New data reveals the inequalities in higher education


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.45 7 Dec 2020


The higher education student population does not reflect the diversity found in the greater population of Ireland. 

 

That’s according to new data published by the Higher Education Authority this morning, which finds that for every five students from disadvantaged areas at third level institutions, there are ten from affluent areas. 

Caitríona Ryan is the HEA’s Head of Access Policy. 

Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.

   

You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.


Read more about

Access To Education Disadvantaged Students Higher Education

Related Episodes

FOOTBALL SATURDAY: Shelbourne...

01:32:18

FOOTBALL SATURDAY: Shelbourne are Champions! | Can Amorim save Man Utd's season? | City lose at Bournemouth! | OTB

OTB Football

01:32:18


The 2020 Munster title & r...

00:24:30

The 2020 Munster title & remembering Liam Kearns | 15 years of service to Tipperary football | CONOR SWEENEY

OTB GAA

00:24:30


Executive Chair: Conrad Digan...

00:11:40

Executive Chair: Conrad Digan of Shaws Department Store

Down To Business

00:11:40


EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 20...

00:16:28

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 finalist panel talk AI

Down To Business

00:16:28