Grade inflation falls at Irish universities following concern over integrity of degrees
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
Clinicians call for national strategy for disabling bone disease which costs almost 10% of the healthcare budget
Strong interest expected in site on Headford Road with full planning permission
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
Of the nine Irish universities ranked five dropped, three remained in same position, and one, Dublin City University, improved
Fizzy drinks, including both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened such as diet or zero sugar, were linked with a 22 per cent increased chance of stroke, the research found
The second-year law student at University of Galway on discrimination she has faced as a Traveller and how education became her refuge
Instead of spearheading China’s liberalisation, Western universities which benefit from Chinese money are increasingly vulnerable to pressure from its government
Students from commuter towns around the country are stuck in suboptimal living situations with no sign of things changing
Students face sometimes ‘chaotic and claustrophobic’ shared spaces and rising prices countrywide
Prospective students can avail of different pathways to university education in the State
Most universities operate peer-to-peer programmes designed to help new students access information and support
Research Lives: Niamh Hynes, vascular surgeon and post-doctoral researcher, University of Galway
Technology predicted to help protect people drinking water from private sources including groundwater wells
McHugh currently serving as deputy president and registrar and will take up the role in September
Announcing his decision to the University’s Governing Authority on Wednesday, he said it was “the right time, as our university is developing a new strategy for 2025-2030
Suspended sentences can be given to incentivise rehabilitation or to discourage further criminal activity
Online culture has made it easier for fans to find each other and amplify their voices - but is superfandom always a healthy pursuit?
UCD narrows gap by jumping 45 places to 126th in latest QS World University Rankings
Key potential customers include companies employing content moderators and trust and safety agents
Project blends science, comedy and improvisation to encourage discussion about positive change
HSE warns use of HHC vapes can lead to mental health difficulties in users
AI has the potential to transform healthcare, but only if the correct safety measures are put in place
Native Irish Honey Bee Society announces seven queen bee rearing workshops to curb impact of hive hybrids
More powerful successor to supercomputer - named after pioneering Irish scientist - is due soon but funding has yet to be approved
The American mystery writer explains how he came up a publishing sensation, and how studying in Galway helped
Social sciences seek to understand how people interact with each other, how society functions and how cultures develop
Directly improving patient well-being can be a very rewarding career.
Ireland contributes to the European Defence Fund but is one of the least active participants
Prof Martin O’Halloran, University of Galway and Cúram
Writer talks about her new poetry collection, Galway roots and upcoming projects
Research by University of Galway shows just 33% of boys in same age bracket report similar emotions
Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices