Universities want Leaving Cert moved to May to ease pressure on students
Results delay risks chaos finding accommodation or studying abroad, students warn
Budget 2022: Pupil-teacher ratio to fall to lowest level on record
Student grants to increase by €200 next year in first major change to scheme in a decade
New study reveals which college graduates earn most in the workplace
Higher Education Authority research shows extent of earning gap across colleges
Vaccination not mandatory for college campus access from September
Students will need to show proof of vaccination to avail of college canteens or bars
Colleges plan to ‘maximise’ on campus experience for students
‘Vast majority’ of adults will have had opportunity to get vaccinated by September
Irish universities hopeful students can return to large-scale lectures in autumn
Announcement on status of rapid-testing pilot programmes due later this week
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What are the different types of third level learning institutions in Ireland?
Drop-out rates in some third-level STEM courses hitting 80%
Males with low Leaving Cert points at high risk of not completing college courses
New Sexual Offences Bill expected to further protect victims of harassment
Bill will add that a person’s belief in consent to sexual act must be reasonably held
How can the class gap in higher education be bridged?
Students from worse-off families still much less likely to progress to third level
Demand for mental health support doubles in some universities
Colleges aim to provide more on-campus activity as students struggle with isolation
Covid 19: Universities warn of ‘devastating’ financial losses this year
Third-level institutions set to run combined deficit of €100m due to drop off in income
Third-level colleges aim to resume more face-to-face teaching early next year
On-campus sporting activity likely to resume subject to public health advice
Student’s joint injury rehabilitation monitoring system wins SciFest 2020
Caoimhín O’Leary to represent Ireland at International Science and Engineering Fair in US
Guarded welcome by unions and third-level institutions to new LC arrangements
Educational bodies say solution 'far from ideal' but at least gives certainty to students
Teachers’ union rases ‘serious concerns’ over delay in Leaving Cert
ASTI says it ‘will be seeking clarifications’ over rescheduling of exams
Coronavirus: Third-level students will not have to sit traditional exams
Alternative arrangements for assessment to be put in place by colleges and universities
Kerry student wins SciFest 2019 with ocean ‘dead zone’ combatting filter
Timothy McGrath from Killorglin Community College was one of record 10,000 entrants
Wealthy students more likely to study high-points courses - report
New research shows affluent students are far more likely to study such programmes
Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses
Despite access initiatives, a large divide remains between rich and poor at third level
First women-only professorships due to be appointed before end of this year
Mary Mitchell O’Connor says gender equality move is ‘game-changing moment’
Funds for women-only professorships aim to end gender inequality
Government to back roles in third level institutions at cost of €6 million
Student graduations may be disrupted due to industrial action
Move comes from library, clerical and administrative staff at State’s 14 tech institutes
Why we need more women at the top of higher education
An intractable gender imbalance persists at the most senior levels
Third-level sector funding to be tied to gender equality improvements
Report to send ‘blunt message’ to colleges on gender gap, Minister of State says
‘Critical’ need for investment in institutes of technology
Up to €400 million required over next five years to ensure sector is fit for purpose
Third-level colleges to face penalties for misconduct
Reforms will see colleges receive increased funding for Stem courses
Over 70% of students drop out of certain college courses
Non-progression in some computer courses of particular concern due to skills shortages
Analysis: Are we sending too many students to college?
Drop-out rates highest among low-points courses at institutes of technology
University heads back student loan scheme to tackle funding ‘crisis’
Graduates could repay €16,000-€20,000 in tuition fees over a 10- to 15-year period
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