News and advice covering the third level education system.
Mary Coughlan has watched her children and grandchildren trying to fit into the Leaving Cert system, while principal John McHugh says it teaches key life skills
Parents and students raise concerns with James Lawless after suggestion third level fees cut may not be repeated
Consumer Protection Commission warns of increase in rental scams during summer months
Modifications to Central Applications Office calculations not to begin until 2027
Ireland is one of the most expensive places for higher education in the EU, but is cutting fees the answer?
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
Just days away from the next turn in the Donald Trump tariff saga, we are being egged on to slash a dangerously narrow tax base further
TD says parents cannot wait for budget in four months to find out what fees they must pay
For second day running, no Dáil clarity given over possible student fee increase in September
Fine Gael privately seething over the controversy as Opposition parties unite in anger
Critics argue that entry tests for medicine benefit those able to pay
People seeking to enter the US must list all social media accounts for ‘national security’ and public safety reasons, embassy says
Woman (25) has brought complaint alleging failure to provide reasonable accommodation
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
PhD researchers in Ireland say the payment they receive is simply not enough
Student accommodation income helped drive €34.5m surplus for the year
Business lobby says national research and innovation infrastructure is becoming ‘obsolete and out of date’
No international student will want to study in the US. Who would want to bet their future education on the chance that the American courts will restrain Trump?
From the housing crisis and precarious work to putting off big life decisions such as marriage and children, four people aged 19-37 are wary of what’s ahead
University says finances are ‘finely balanced’ as it calls for long-term sustainable funding model for higher education sector
Programme for biopharma sector is joint venture between UL and leading international companies
College purchased property for €8m in 2019 but wrote down value by €3m four years later
Final list of course choices must be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
You can still revise your CAO application before the July 1st deadline – here’s what to consider
For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
Appointment of Cambridge-based scientist brings to close turbulent period following dismissal of Prof Philip Nolan
Initiative is expected to target, among others, disillusioned academics who have lost financial backing due to Trump administration
Here’s everything students need to know about the schemes, from eligibility to the application process
We asked TCD’s university transition officer for tips on how incoming first-year students can adapt to third level
Dubliner Oscar Despard (22) is studying for a PhD in molecular biology
Move geared to create professorships in universities and, in some cases, be backed by start-up supports and finance for research teams
Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points
Higher education institutions should facilitate open debate – not seek to ‘foster collective understanding’ on controversial matters
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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