University or technological university – what’s in a name?
Technological universities are expected to have an emphasis on level six to eight programmes and industry-focused research
ATU set to be one of Ireland’s largest multi-campus universities
Atlantic Technological University incorporates eight campuses across wide area
Third-level plans for return to teaching
Colleges prepare for a return to campus with a mix of online and in-person learning
Online learning: teaching plans for the new academic year
We profile a selection of educational institutions to see how they might look in the autumn
Teaching plans for the new academic year
We profile a selection of educational institutions to see how they might look in the autumn
Plan to form technological university for the west moves a step closer
GMIT, Letterkenny IT and IT Sligo submit bid to create new university in January 2022
Tender process for six higher education buildings due ‘immediately’
Pledge to deliver 11 buildings set to facilitate extra 8,000 student places upon completion
Spotlight on courses around the country
Modern history to Montessori, computer science to conservation: A selection of popular postgraduates in universities, colleges and institutes of technology
Are we sending too many young people to third level?
Too many students with low points are falling through the cracks of the system
Small USI team carries the fight for Irish students
Blocking student loan scheme priority for new president as group looks to shed ‘lazy’ perceptions
More than 6,000 students drop out of college in first year
Highest drop-out rates in construction, computer science and engineering courses
Technological universities: are they really such a good idea ?
One of the first big problems facing a new minister will be the issue that is being described by some as ‘the Irish Water of higher education’
Concern over drop-out rates in computer science courses
Up to 80% of students in some courses are failing to progress to second year
Five third-level colleges financially vulnerable
Dundalk IT, Waterford IT, Letterkenny IT, Galway Mayo IT and NCAD are in difficulty
Points for culinary arts drop, but rise for agriculture courses
Points were also down for subjects related to other booming industries, including tourism
Popular and practical selection of courses in institutes of technology
Institutes of technology have a wide selection of popular postgrad courses, from cloud computing to social care, biopharmceutical science to screenwriting, traditional music to polymer technology
Scientists alarmed by rise in dolphin strandings on Irish shores
Nearly 20 dolphins have been found stranded on beaches since the start of the year
20,000 new student voters registered ahead of Equal Marriage referendum
Campaign to get students registered to vote proves hugely successful
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