University News
Team Ireland on high after Enactus world cup
Alison Ring travels to Johannesburg South Africa with team Ireland for the Enactus world cup. Read more…
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Allegations of irregular financial practices at UL to be examined
An external investigator is being appointed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to examine allegations of irregular expenses claims at the University of Limerick (UL).
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Trinity tops list of entrepreneur output
An independent study found that Trinity College produces the most entrepreneurs of any European university. Read more…
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USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety Read more…
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NAMA propose huge student complex build
A receiver in NAMA has proposed Dublin’s largest ever off-campus student accommodation development. Read more…
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Australian student loan scheme for Ireland
Irish officials will decide whether to have student pay back loans based on their income at the end of this year. Read more…
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Investigator appointed in UL pay-off scandal
UL will appoint an external investigator following accusations of trying to pay-off whistleblower employees Read more…
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DCU start-up businesses win titles from Ryan Academy
Three DCU start-up businesses win prestigious titles from Ryan Academy Read more…
National News
NUIG hires VP to handle inequality issues
NUI Galway are recruiting a vice president for equality and diversity amidst a string of controversies over the past few months.
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Just one in five sports scholarships in universities awarded to women
New figures show that male students are receiving the majority of sports scholarship programmes at third level institutions throughout Ireland for GAA and Rugby. Read more…
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Students faced with long commutes
No accommodation leading to long commutes Read more…
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Number of points to secure campus accommodation rise
Points for guaranteed accommodation and rent prices have gone up in DCU in the past year. Read more…
DCU News
DCU launches new Future Media & Journalism institute
DCU has launched a new initiative called the Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) which will see students of the School of Communications learn new skills required in the profession. The institute will work Read more…
DCU News
DCU purchases All Hallows College site
DCU has agreed to purchase the All Hallows College site in Drumcondra, valued at €14 million Read more…
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Puppies soothe student-stress in Trinity College Dublin
Over 400 students visited the puppy and dog room set up by The Students’ Union at Trinity College Dublin last week. It was the second year in a row that this event – organised by Read more…
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NCAD expresses no confidence in management
The majority of staff members at NCAD expressed no confidence in the college’s management in a meeting with trade union SIPTU. Read more…
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NUIG President refuses Oireachtas meeting
President of NUI Galway James J Browne, declined to meet with Oireachtas members over concerns with recent gender discrimination issues within the university. Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
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Ulster University lecturer in gay slur
An academic at Ulster University has been criticised for homophobic comments made on his personal Facebook account during an online debate. Dr Mark Gilfillan, a research associate in Irish Jewish history, described homosexuality as a Read more…
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Controversy over activist talk in Trinity
Iranian political activist refused to deliver a talk in Trinity after security imposed restrictions on the event, which they felt would be “one-sided” and “antagonising” to Muslim students. Jennifer Purdy reports. Read more…
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Queen’s University to cut student & staff numbers
Queen’s University Belfast will cut student intake and academic staff over the next three years to cover an £8 million reduction in funding from Stormont. Aaron Mc Elroy reports Read more…
National News
Trinity magazine MISC criticised over rape story
The student-run Trinity College magazine, MISC is in hot water after publication of rape story. Katie O’Neill reports. Read more…
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NCAD students receive support from around the world
Students at the National College of Art and Design are being supported by their British and Dutch counterparts among others Read more…
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President of NUI Galway apologises for ‘PR disaster’
The President of NUI Galway spoke of his regret at the “PR disaster” by the debacle over its invasive health questionnaire last month. Read more…
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Grangegorman squatters set to resist eviction
Aura McMenamin spoke to some of the Grangegorman squatters who have been facing eviction from the site over the past two weeks. Read more…
National News
Uncertainty surrounds SUSI grants for single parent students
Officials at the Department of Social Protection have been criticised for their lack of knowledge about the one parent family payment and what it means for single parents in education Read more…