‘Even though it isn’t related to my degree, I have never felt like it was a waste of time’
Graduates are turning to volunteering and unpaid internships to gain experience, but some question whether the sacrifice is worth it
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Graduates are turning to volunteering and unpaid internships to gain experience, but some question whether the sacrifice is worth it
My mother’s work to improve access to neurorehabilitation services for patients has been a source of inspiration to me
‘In the world of AI, employers want to see the authentic student voice coming through’
Demand for visas has remained ‘strong’ despite students’ safety concerns
I chose a master’s in sustainable finance because I felt it aligned with where the future is heading
Graduate programmes provide support and certainty but they don’t represent the entire graduate jobs market
Skills like critical thinking, creativity and problem solving allow a graduate to stand out from their peers
EY, Boston Scientific and Irish Distillers are among businesses and agencies offering paid graduate programmes
AI means the employment environment is changing, but there are indications of resilience in the graduate jobs market
Baby boom peak in 2008 will be reflected in 20 per cent increase in third-level enrolments over next decade
Don’t let a tricky maths question put you off piano tuning as a career
Afraid you have made the ‘wrong’ choice? Don’t worry – there are ways to change direction
From Galway students’ union to Toronto, via New York – I’ve learned so much from working with some of the most innovative people and companies
Coding and accountancy were once trumpeted as secure careers, but AI is showing otherwise
LSAD and NCAD graduate shows feature polished collections, with notable use of digital technology in design process of many
Many Leaving Cert and third-level students plan to seek work on the Continent, not the United States, this summer. What are their options?
Across Irish universities there is a growing focus on helping students test ideas, solve real-world problems and, in some cases, develop start-ups
Last year, 630 Irish doctors got visas to work in Australia, this year so far it’s 437. A senior medic says the numbers leaving are ‘off the charts’
There’s a fatuous assumption that linking thinking and writing is some sort of inefficiency
The almost 90 staff at the college, the second-oldest university-level institution in the country, will be made redundant
This week in The Irish Times, Conversations with Parents brings you a special episode to help parents and students navigate the next few weeks
Hear and Dare connect students to supports including financial assistance, academic guidance and orientation
Applications for UK universities take longer and involve more planning compared to CAO’s
Post Leaving Cert courses can act as a stepping stone to university and the world of work
Parents should ensure that the correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the Central Applications Office email arrives
If young people cannot secure jobs commensurate with their level of education, their ambitions will be dashed, creating resentment
With its disastrous housing policies, Fianna Fáil has lost touch with its own successes
If taking an undergraduate business degree in Ireland, your daughter will be in a highly internationalised setting. But there’s no substitute for studying abroad
Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities
Let’s leave love out of the medical lecture hall and focus instead on empathy and understanding
Accepted Dare applicants receive the support of the university disability services throughout their college years
I am exploring options for further or higher education or training - can you suggest possibilities?
Elias Amro’s final project was the Student Outlet, a web platform which lets students buy and sell second-hand goods more easily
Teachers Union of Ireland president Anthony Quinn says teacher retention ‘remains a significant challenge’ in second-level schools
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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