Student fees: Government intends to reduce third-level levy over its lifetime, Minister says
Labour and Social Democrats urge Government to tackle ‘price gouging by big retail chains
Labour and Social Democrats urge Government to tackle ‘price gouging by big retail chains
Tests aimed at assessing skills suited to medicine were introduced in 2009. Now, medical schools want to downgrade their importance amid equity and integrity concerns
Ireland is most improved third-level system in Europe, global league table shows
‘Sadness and anger’ at damage done to UL’s reputation by botched property deals, acting college president says
We asked TCD’s university transition officer for tips on how incoming first-year students can adapt to third level
Recent controversies at University of Limerick posed ‘significant risk to the university’s future success and reputation’, internal report says
Minister for Higher Education says Ireland will lead with ‘talent, science and skills’
Move comes amid signals that college costs for those ineligible for grants may increase next year
James Lawless hints that €1,000 reduction could be cut this year, leading to increase in fees for many
Eleven top academics in traditional universities given special sanction for higher salaries of up to €235,000
Finding come amid debate over sustainability of higher education research due to low stipends for doctoral students
Move would open doors for Irish researchers to participate in cutting-edge scientific programmes
Lack of funding, precarious work and intense competition mean the once-revered job of lecturing has become less attractive as a viable long-term career
State-backed affordable campus accommodation, student travel subsidies and improved public transport are vital to retaining talent
Irene Kellegher from the Cadet School, which trains cadets for the Defence Forces, was the winning individual in semi-final
Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year
Universities are providing more programmes for disabled students - but learners say we need to do far more to promote greater inclusion in education
Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise
Recent increases in grant eligibility to result in higher numbers qualifying for financial assistance
University to transform flagship exhibition space on Pearse Street into campus’s first student centre
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
Some 56% have degree-level qualification with rates higher among young people and women
Despite eye-rolling over a college course for wannabe social media stars, infuencing is a serious business valued at around $250 billion
Further education and training offers school-leavers a wide selection of career-focused choices
Galway and Limerick universities to offer medicine courses next year to ease CAO points pressure
Thousands of students set to walk out of classes to attend national protest over tuition fees and rising costs
A-level conversion rates, the career guidance culture and cost of living are among reasons why just 1% of CAO applicants are from the North
As a country which once privileged the value of education, we should be deeply ashamed that we have effectively stood by and allowed our institutes of higher education to rot
Sinn Féin and Labour express support for scrapping €3,000 student registration charge, but two main Government parties say boosting student grants is more equitable
Many students say they are forced to commute long distances due to accommodation shortages
Use of technology in schools has increased exponentially since the Covid-19 pandemic but why is there so little discussion around it, apart from the continuing debate about smartphones?
Resources must be allocated to each link in the higher education chain to guarantee the Irish system can deliver for its students, society and the economy
Prof Linda Doyle warns of ‘a slow retreat from competitiveness and attractiveness’ as world-class education threatened by high student-staff ratios
Following criticisms from secondary school principals we would like to hear your views on the Central Applications Office system
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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