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Inquiry launched into data breach at CIT
An error in CIT’s e-mail system has resulted in the personal details of over 100 students being released. Read more…
University News
University News
Asylum seekers face difficulties accessing third-level education
A daughter of asylum seekers was forced to squat with a friend for two years after she was accepted to Trinity College to study Medicine. Read more…
University News
Major student accommodation development for Dublin’s Liberties
A new accommodation development, expected to house 500 students, is set to be created in Dublin’s Digital Hub. Read more…
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One in seven bullied at college
College students experiencing bullying of any form are encouraged to approach their course co-ordinator and surround themselves with good people. Read more…
University News
Waterford IT initiative to research historic US link
The tourism Minister recently launched a project which will create stronger ties between Waterford Institute of Technology and Georgia Southern University. Read more…
DCU News
DCU using debt collectors to hunt down fees
DCU is one of three Irish universities using debt collectors to collect outstanding student fees. Read more…
University News
Measles outbreak confirmed at NUIG
Students in the university are warned to watch out for symptoms including high temperatures and watery red eyes. Read more…
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College fees cut for children of Irish emigrants
The Government has reached out to Irish emigrants around the world by announcing that third levels fees for their children will be cut. Read more…
University News
Trinity College to change official name
Trinity College are set to change their name in an identity change initiative aimed at simplifying references to the university. Read more…
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Trinity students go to polls for seventh referendum this year
The university are to hold their seventh referendum this year on the university’s stance on direct provision for asylum seekers. Read more…
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NUI Galway to award extra points to athlete applicants
NUIG are to award extra CAO points and other benefits to athletes to encourage them to study at the university. Read more…
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UCD student not allowed to disaffiliate from Students’ Union
The head of a pro-life group at UCD has said he will continue to fight his case, having been disallowed to disaffiliate from the University’s Students’ Union recently. Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…
National News
Huge expansion planned to give UL a city centre presence
A huge expansion of the University of Limerick to transform the city has been made possible by funding from the European Investment Bank, of which Limerick deputy Micheal Noonan is Governor. Kate Coscoran reports. Read more…
University News
UCD students complain about the regulations on campus accommodation
UCD campus accommodation rules have caused students to complain that their rights are not being respected, reports Suzanne Cooper. Read more…
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More Irish students choosing to study in US
The number of Irish students travelling to the US to study has risen significantly, as more scholarships are made available and students look to add to their CVs, as Laura Colgan reports. Read more…
University News
Petition to commemorate Trinity students dead in World War Two
Campaigners have controversially called for a monument to be erected in honour of Trinity students who fought and died for the British forces in World War Two, as Megan Roantree reports. Read more…
University News
Lenihan resumes post as Trinity referendum defeated
Tom Lenihan has resumed his post after a referendum proposing his impeachment was defeated, as Karla Chubb reports. Read more…
University News
Underfunding may force Trinity health centre to introduce fee
Trinity College Dublin’s health centre may be forced to follow DCU’s lead and introduce a consultation fee, as it suffers from underfunding and staff shortages. Mark Hogan reports. Read more…
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Plans for South-East Technical University gain momentum
Waterford Institute of Technology and Carlow IT are soon to submit plans to the Higher Education Authority, bringing the establishment of the South-East’s new Technical University another step closer, as Elaine Carroll reports. Read more…
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UCD student’s attacker convicted
The attacker of UCD postgraduate student Natasha McShane has finally been convicted of her attempted murder in an incident which left her barely able to walk or talk, Karla Chubb reports. Read more…
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UCD takes pro-choice stance
Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…
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Trinity SU President faces impeachment referendum
A referendum is to be held on the position of Trinity Students’ Union President Tom Lenihan, whose presidency is alleged to be causing disquiet amongst the university’s community, as Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
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WIT takes legal action against former president
Waterford Institute of Technology has initiated legal proceedings against its former President Professor Kieran Byrne for €120,000 he owes them in personal expenses. Read more…
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All third-level graduates to have vote for Seanad
Following the vote to retain the Seanad, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will extend the right to vote in elections for the Seanad to graduates of all Irish third-level institutions, as Bryan Grogan reports. Read more…
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Surge in numbers of enrolled student priests
This year has seen a surge in the number of entrants to the National Seminary in Maynooth. Bryan Grogan explores the trend and just what’s involved in studying for the priesthood. Read more…