Students

Pointers on how best to help and encourage a son or daughter in what can be a stressful period

Danny Goff is the eldest child in his house - a positive and a negative when it comes to exam pressure

Many Leaving Cert and third-level students plan to seek work on the Continent, not the United States, this summer. What are their options?

There are currently 86 boarders in Newtown School in Waterford City, with more than half from abroad

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’

Reduction would be in return for doctors agreeing to work in Irish health service for set period

High costs put tutoring out of reach for many students but jumpAgrade, a free tuition service, is changing that for some

This week in The Irish Times, Conversations with Parents brings you a special episode to help parents and students navigate the next few weeks

Exam-day performance is determined by physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing, as well as preparedness in the subject

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

Classroom to College: Whatever comes next for a Leaving Cert student, money-wise it can be big strain

Post Leaving Cert courses can act as a stepping stone to university and the world of work

Ask Brian: Maintenance grants and fee grants are available to eligible undergraduate students

Secret Teacher: Children’s general level of intelligence and attention spans have plummeted

We will be running a series of interviews with Leaving Cert students and their parents before, during and after the exams

There is so much to prepare for, and plenty to digest in the aftermath, too – if you can imagine a world where this is actually over!

Parents should ensure that the correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the Central Applications Office email arrives

Having many opportunities to learn, grow and develop have been instrumental to Kim O’Kelly’s success

It is normal for students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety

Mentoring at Deis schools for fifth and sixth years aims to inspire, motivate and give confidence to young people

Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities

A new school can feel like an alien experience. Everything is different

Accepted Dare applicants receive the support of the university disability services throughout their college years

Ask the Expert: Things can escalate so quickly that it is frightening

The subject gives students an opportunity to be active participants in discussion and start developing their citizenship

Sylvia Thompson speaks to students and teachers at Coláiste Íde in Co Kerry

National University of Ireland communicates exemption data to the Central Applications Office, which will add it to an application

Teachers Union of Ireland president Anthony Quinn says teacher retention ‘remains a significant challenge’ in second-level schools

We’re employed with our horizon extending beyond one mere year ... but we have a job

Today, Ireland’s education system finds itself at a critical juncture

There are several ways into this lucrative and rewarding career

Regaining my passion for reading led me from retail in Dublin to contemporary European philosophy at UniLU

Because of my aviation background, I was able to gain advanced entry into an honours degree, with exemptions from modules where I could demonstrate competence

Financial supports are in place for recent graduates and mature students alike

Changing direction at any stage of your working life can be challenging but highly rewarding

In a mid-management role, I saw the Executive MBA as the perfect accelerator to a senior position

Working towards a postgraduate qualification requires careful thought and understanding of motivation and long-term goals

I don’t understand the issue around students changing their names from ones associated with one gender to those associated with another