Irish Universities Association

The Irish Universities Association (IUA) is the representative organisation for Ireland’s research-intensive universities including Dublin City University, Maynooth University, Trinity College Dublin, University of Galway, University College Dublin, University College Cork, and University of Limerick.

IUA acts as the sectoral ‘voice’ of its members and is committed to:

• clearly and publicly articulating the importance and value of university education
• acting as an advocate for the university system with government, business and in the media
• providing effective liaison and dialogue with the State and its agencies on higher education and related issues
• ensuring the HE system is resourced and prepared for the challenges of the future
• developing sectoral policies and strategies
• maximising the contribution of higher education in all its dimensions to society and the economy.