Category: University News
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USI hit out at safe-drinking campaign
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The USI want the Stop Out-of-Control drinking campaign demolished because of its links with Diageo. Katie O’Neill reports.
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Munster ITs hit back at merger funding debate
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Cork IT and Tralee IT have said that the proposed merger of the two colleges will not be…
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Trinity students favour local issues over political campaigns
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Students in Trinity College Dublin have said that they are in favour of the SU favouring welfare and…
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DIT holds second annual film festival
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DIT held their second annual film festival in Dublin last week. Paula Clarke has more.
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WIT headed for industrial action over merger
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Lectures and staff at WIT have voted in favour of industrial action over the proposed merger with IT…
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WIT President appointed to new in HEA
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President of WIT, Ruaidhrí Neavyn, is to leave his post at the Waterford college. Rebecca Strong reports.
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Students’ bank account details leaked at University of Limerick
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The second data breach at the University of Limerick this year saw the bank details and PPS numbers…
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Maynooth University to halve number of entry routes
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One of the major changes to programmes at Maynooth University is a combined arts and science entry route.…
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Staff at NCAD issue letter of support to students
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Staff at the National College of Art and Design issued a letter of support to students after they…
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Kevin Donoghue elected as USI President
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Kevin Donoghue has been elected as President of the USI following his victory over fellow candidate, Glenn Fitzpatrick.…
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Over 300 NCAD students protest and occupy rooms in the college
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Over 300 students occupied two rooms at the National College of Art and Design today after the director…
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USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone
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The USI National Congress kicks off this Monday in Athlone as hundreds of delegates flock to the Sheraton…
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Video: Over 400 NCAD students protest against cuts and overcrowding
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More than 400 students at the college hand-delivered a letter of demands to the college’s director, Declan McGonagle
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NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum
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NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of…
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Newly elected UCD SU President under fire for social media activity
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Marcus O’Halloran received criticism over various posts on a group page titled “Girls I’d shift if I was…
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Irish Colleges Run Fewer Courses For Those With Disabilities
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A report has found that colleges are not doing enough to provide courses for students who suffer from…
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NUIG suspends job form
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NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the…
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USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
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The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier…
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Single parent students set to lose SUSI grant
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Single parents in third-level education could lose up to €657 per month as changes to the one parent…
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Ballymun Road sealed off following discovery of suspect device
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A suspect device has been discovered on Ballymun Road this evening prompting Gardaí to close the road for…
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Staff in UCC threaten strike action
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Lecturers in UCC have threatened to strike over attempts to impose changes to terms for new and promoted…
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Hundreds queue outside Galway pub for Donegal Tuesday
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Hundreds of students queued outside a Galway city pub on Tuesday morning ahead of an annual Donegal themed…
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Trinity taking legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name
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Trinity takes legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name.
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Single mother elected as TCD SU President
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A single mother who left school at the age of 15 has been elected as SU president for…