DIT Masters offers graduates a full-time job when they finish
Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) has launched an M.Sc. in Applied Software Technology which will offer graduates a full-time and permanent job with technology giant Ericsson upon satisfactory...
View ArticleCash strapped students will have to drop-out – USI president
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned many students will still have to drop-out of college because of financial worries despite a €3 million emergency fund released by the Government....
View ArticleDARE and HEAR information clinics at Athlone IT
DARE (Disability Access Route to Higher Education) and HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) information and advice clinics will be held in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) between 10 a.m. and 2...
View ArticleGrants delay sees ‘desperate’ students getting food parcels
The delay in grant payments has left many students in such dire straits that Student Unions are handing out food boxes, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). Some 5,700 students,...
View ArticleThe online and distance learning revolution
The digital classroom offers flexibility, affordability and credibility The popularity of online courses and distance learning looks set to keep on growing in 2013. Online courses are becoming a real...
View ArticleTrinity offers points alternative in ground breaking study
Trinity College Dublin will be offering students an alternative to the CAO points system for entry to three of their most popular courses in 2014. The move is part of a ground breaking new study to...
View ArticleStudents must apply for restricted courses by Feb 1
Certain courses have restricted application, meaning students must apply before February 1st. These courses are usually referred to as ‘restricted courses’ These courses must be included in a CAO...
View Article‘More jobs are going to UL graduates’– Professor
Some 88 per cent of University of Limerick (UL) graduates are employed or pursuing further education, according to the latest figures released by the institution. President of the university, Professor...
View ArticleHelp! My social life is ruining my degree
The social side of college can have a damaging effect on your studies. Be sure to get the balance right, says Aoife Bennett HOW do we have the craic in college (which is what we think we’re there to...
View ArticleCAO shake-up to take heat out of points race
UNIVERSITY presidents are preparing to introduce major changes to the CAO college-entry process from 2015. The initial step will be a dramatic reduction in the number of courses available to CAO...
View ArticleA Year-By-Year Guide To Job Hunting During College
Many newly minted college graduates who will be collecting their diplomas during the next few weeks are in a panic to find jobs. After making a six-figure investment in higher education, these...
View ArticleIrish universities fail the test for global business leaders
IRISH universities have failed to land a single spot in the world’s top 100 when it comes to turning out chief executives of global companies. The latest higher education league table ranks the best...
View ArticleA simple guide to student savings
Like any student, I’m no stranger to the lure of a hot chocolate on one of the frequent days it’s lashing rain. Unfortunately for my wallet, hot chocolate costs in and around a steep €3, and you might...
View ArticleHow to survive college burnout
Most students have to work hard to get into higher education. However, be careful about pushing yourself too hard, says Emily Bodkin AFTER the assignments and exams are finally done and handed up, a...
View ArticleShould you stick with a college course you don’t like?
WE all have second thoughts. But should you continue studying a course you don’t like or just pack it in, writes Emily Bodkin There is a lot to be said for seeing things through. Encouraging people to...
View ArticleFee-paying pupils more likely to attend college
SCHOOLS with high numbers of disadvantaged students continue to send fewer pupils to college, according to the latest figures. Fee-paying schools, typically charging €4,500-€6,500 for a day student,...
View ArticleHappy students give top marks to college life
Students are broadly satisfied with college life, although significant minorities may not be getting the best from the experience. The most comprehensive insight ever into how students view higher...
View ArticleLegislation will allow ITs to form universities
NEW legislation is set to pave the way for the merger of institutes of technology, enabling them to apply for university status. Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has published the heads of a bill that...
View ArticleHow does the colleges comapre?
Which has the highest dropout rate, the best job prospects, the liveliest social mix? Higher education has been crying out for performance indicators, but authorities in Ireland have been wary of the...
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