| National University of Ireland | |
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| Ollscoil na hÉireann | |
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Latin: Universitas Hiberniae Nationalis |
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| Motto: | Veritati Fir Fer (Truth Strength Courage) |
| Established: | 1908 |
| Chancellor: | Dr. Garret FitzGerald |
| Registrar: | Dr Attracta Halpin |
| Location: | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Affiliations: | EUA |
| Website: | http://www.nui.ie |
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The National University of Ireland (NUI), (Irish: Ollscoil na hÉireann), is a federal university system of constituent universities, previously called constituent colleges, and recognised colleges set up under the Irish Universities Act, 1908, and significantly amended by the Universities Act, 1997. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. A federation ( Latin: foedus, covenant is a union comprising a number of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central ("federal" A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects The term " university college " is used in a number of countries to denote institutions that provide Tertiary education but do not have full or independent
The constituent universities are for all essential purposes independent universities, except that the degrees and diplomas are those of the National University of Ireland with its seat in Dublin. A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of Higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing A higher diploma is an academic award in Hong Kong and Ireland. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.
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Associated institutions of the University
The constituent universities are:
- University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
- University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- National University of Ireland, Maynooth
The recognised colleges are:
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- National College of Art and Design
- Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy
- Shannon College of Hotel Management
- Institute of Public Administration
Former recognised colleges, and their years of recognition, are:
- Mary Immaculate College of Education, Limerick (1975 - 1994)
- National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick (1976 -1977)
- Our Lady of Mercy College, Carysfort (1975 - 1988)
- St. Angela's College, Sligo (1978 - 2005) †
- St. Patrick's College of Education, Drumcondra (1975 - 1995)
- St. Patrick's College, Maynooth (1910 - 1997) ‡
- Thomond College of Education, Limerick (1976 - 1977)
† St. University College Cork ( UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland, the university is located in Cork. University College Dublin (UCD (An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland Dublin (An The National University of Ireland Galway ( NUI Galway) ( Irish Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh or OÉ Gaillimh) is a tertiary-level The National University of Ireland Maynooth ( NUIM) was founded in 1997 by the Universities Act 1997 as a constituent university of the National The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland ( RCSI) (Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn is a Dublin -based private medical institution situated on St The National College of Art and Design is an Art school in Dublin, Ireland. The Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy is an institution of higher education and research located in Dublin, Ireland. Mary Immaculate College (Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál also known as Mary I, is a College of Education and Liberal Arts founded in 1898 The University of Limerick ( UL) (Ollscoil Luimnigh was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and Our Lady of Mercy College Carysfort (commonly known as Carysfort College) was an important College of Education in Dublin, Ireland from its St Angela's College Sligo is a college of the National University of Ireland Galway since 2006 St Patrick's College of Education ( is a linked college of Dublin City University since 1993 located in Drumcondra, Dublin City, Ireland. St Patrick's College Maynooth ( Irish: Coláiste Naoimh Phádraig Maigh Nuad) is the "National Seminary for Ireland" Pontifical Univerisity and was a Thomond College of Education Limerick ( Coláiste Oideachais Thuamhurnhan Luimneach in Irish) was established in 1973 in Limerick, Ireland as Angela's College maintains its links to the National University of Ireland by being "A College of the National University of Ireland, Galway" from January 2006. This in effect means that students of the college are registered as students of the National University of Ireland, Galway — the National University of Ireland continues to grant degrees and diplomas of such students when they graduate.
‡ In accordance with the Universities Act 1997 (Section 48) graduates of the recognised college of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth who received a degree of the National University of Ireland before the commencement of the act are now legally considered as graduates of the constituent university the National University of Ireland, Maynooth under the provisions of that act.
History
Queen's Colleges at Belfast, Cork, and Galway were established in 1845; in 1849 teaching commenced and a year later they were united under the Queen's University of Ireland. Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. Cork (Corcaigh is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland 's third most populous city after Dublin and Belfast Galway (Gaillimh is the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. Year 1845 ( MDCCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Queen's University of Ireland was established formally by Royal Charter on September 3, 1850, as the degree-awarding University of the The Catholic University of Ireland was created as an independent university on November 3, 1854 for the education of Catholics, this university however was neither a recognised university nor offered recognised degrees. The Catholic University of Ireland (Ollscoil Chaitliceach na hÉireann was a Catholic University in Dublin, Ireland and was founded Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Year 1854 ( MDCCCLIV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year In 1880 the Royal University of Ireland took over the degree awarding functions of the two former universities and offered recognised degrees to the graduates of the new University College Dublin, previously awarded under the Catholic University. Year 1880 ( MDCCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The Royal University of Ireland was founded in accordance with the University Education (Ireland Act 1879 as an examining and degree-awarding university based on the model of University College Dublin (UCD (An Coláiste Ollscoile Baile Átha Cliath - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland Dublin (An The Catholic University became University College Dublin in 1882 under the direction of the Jesuits and its students, in the 1890's achieved more distinctions than their counteparts in Belfast, Cork and Galway which were established as secular institutions. The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order
The 1908 reforms dissolved the Royal University and created the current National University of Ireland and a separate Queen's University of Belfast. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Queen's University Belfast is a university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 1997 reforms restructured the National University of Ireland, and an additional university at Maynooth was created from certain faculties of the previous recognised college, St Patrick's College, Maynooth. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Maynooth ( Maigh Nuad in Irish) is a university town located in north County Kildare, Ireland. St Patrick's College Maynooth ( Irish: Coláiste Naoimh Phádraig Maigh Nuad) is the "National Seminary for Ireland" Pontifical Univerisity and was a These reforms also removed the prohibitions on theology that had been incorporated into the National University and its predecessors.
Legislative constituency
Since 1918 the university's graduates have formed a constituency in parliamentary elections. National University of Ireland ( NUI for short is a parliamentary constituency in Ireland through which graduates of the National University of Ireland have elected In 1918 it was formed as a constituency for the UK House of Commons. After the first election Eoin MacNeill abstained from Westminster and sat in the first Dáil. The NUI graduates elected four TDs (to Dáil Éireann) from 1921 until 1934 when the university constituencies were abolished by Fianna Fáil. ga '''Dáil Éireann''' ( English House of Representatives of Ireland) is the principal chamber of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament
Under the Constitution of Ireland, adopted in 1937, the graduates of the university elect three members of Seanad Éireann (the senate). The Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann came into force on 29 December 1937 after having been passed by a national plebiscite the previous July Seanad Éireann (ɕan̪ˠad̪ˠ erʲan̪ˠ English Senate of Ireland) also known unofficially as the Senate, is the Upper house of the Oireachtas All graduates that are Irish citizens (regardless of living in the state or not) are entitled to vote if on the university's register of electors. An honorary degree does not give the entitlement to vote. An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa ( Latin: 'for the sake of the honour' is an Academic degree for which a university (or other degree-awarding The election is conducted by postal vote.
The most recent election was in 2007, for the 23rd Seanad, and returned three independents: Joe O'Toole, Feargal Quinn, and Rónán Mullen. Composition of the 23rd Seanad There are a total of 60 seats in the Seanad In Politics, an independent is a Politician who is not Affiliated with any Political party. Joseph John "Joe" O'Toole (born 20 July 1947 is an Irish politician and an independent member of Seanad Éireann. Feargal Quinn (Fearghal Ó Cuinn (born 27 November 1936 is an Irish politician businessman and an independent member of the 23rd Seanad Éireann (Senate- the Rónán Mullen (born 1971 is an Irish independent politician a member of Seanad Éireann, and an opinion columnist with the Irish Daily Mail
University chancellors
The chancellor is the notional head of the university, and constituent universities and recognised colleges will have their own heads which exercise most power. A Chancellor is the head of a University. Other titles are sometimes used such as President or Rector. When the university was established in 1908 by Royal Charter, the first chancellor was appointed; all subsequent chancellors have been elected by convocation, as set out in university statutes. A Royal Charter is a Charter granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy council to legitimize an incorporated body such as a city company A Convocation ( Latin 'calling together' translating the Greek Ecclesia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose The chancellor is elected by graduates and staff when there is a vacancy.
- William Joseph Walsh (1908 – 1921)
- Éamon de Valera (1921 – 1975)
- T. K. Whitaker (1976 – 1996)
- Garret Fitzgerald (1997 – present)
Current issues
Within the university there is a common faculty structure in operation in the constituent universities. William Joseph Walsh ( January 30 1841 - April 9 1921) served as the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin from July 3 Éamon de Valera (ˈeɪmən dɛvəˈlɛrə (born Edward George de Valera) (14 October 1882 &ndash 29 August 1975 was one of the dominant political figures in 20th century TK "Ken" Whitaker (born December 1916 is a former Irish Economist and public servant, credited with a pivotal role in the economic development Garret FitzGerald (Gearóid Mac Gearailt born 9 February 1926 was the seventh Taoiseach of Ireland, serving two terms in office (July 1981 to February 1982 December These ten faculties are: Agriculture; Arts; Celtic Studies; Commerce; Engineering & Architecture; Food Science & Technology; Law; Medicine & Health Sciences; Philosophy & Sociology; Science; and Veterinary Medicine. Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture The arts is a broad subdivision of Culture, composed of many expressive disciplines. Celts (ˈkɛlts or /ˈsɛlts/, see Names of the Celts Commerce is a division of trade or production which deals with the exchange of goods and services from producer to final consumer Engineering is the Discipline and Profession of applying technical and scientific Knowledge and The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation Food science is a discipline concerned with all technical aspects of Food, beginning with Harvesting or slaughtering, and ending with its Cooking Technology is a broad concept that deals with a Species ' usage and knowledge of Tools and Crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Health science is the applied science dealing with Health, and it includes many sub disciplines Philosophy is the study of general problems concerning matters such as existence knowledge truth beauty justice validity mind and language Sociology (from Latin: socius "companion" and the suffix -ology "the study of" from Greek λόγος lógos "knowledge" Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding Veterinary medicine the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife
Current issues within the National University include reform of the departmental structures of the two largest constituent universities, at Cork and Dublin, which have been criticised for being bureaucratic and cumbersome. This has caused some controversy at national level: the presidents of the constituent universities have heavily promoted the idea of reform whilst rank-and-file academic staff have resisted.
Relations between University College Dublin and the National University of Ireland have not been good for the past number of years. In September 2006 the leadership of University College Dublin clashed with the National University over honorary conferral of the Ryder Cup captains. University College Dublin did not operate through proper channels, which would involve ratification of these awards by the Senate of the National University. University College Dublin president, Dr. Hugh Brady has expressed the opinion that the National University system, is perhaps outdated and needs to either be overhauled or dissolved.
See also
- Education in the Republic of Ireland
- List of universities in the Republic of Ireland
- Postgraduate Applications Centre