‘I was shocked by it because of the spin beforehand’: How a healthcare worker, engineer and student view Budget 2027
Student says budget lacks any ‘meaningful’ action to resolve accommodation crisis and fails to protect students from fare increases
Students
Stories related to third level students
‘Cost-of-college crisis’ locking people out of higher education, says advocacy group
Students want Government to reduce contribution fees by €500 and address the price of transport
Why reducing the €2,500 student registration charge would be a double-edged sword
Do we really want our universities to be much cheaper than others in the EU?
Tackling education inequality: Social connections must be prioritised in Deis Plus schools
Newly appointed staff working with families of economically disadvantaged students can fundamentally alter the life trajectories of young people
Revising for exams: What works best?
Students have far more choice today when it comes to revision, but how do you find the method that suits your learning style?
Interviewing Gen Z teachers: A candidate told me I was in a bidding war for her
‘Right. Tell me what they are offering. We will match it!’ I said confidently
Special edition of Studies published to coincide with Convention on Education
Academics, teachers, students and parents make a ‘contribution to the conversation’ on future of Irish education
Concerns raised across multiple Leaving Cert review groups that experts not being listened to
Subjects affected include maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and construction studies
Rollout of the reformed Leaving Cert should be suspended
Disadvantaged students will be most affected by the disastrous reform of the Senior Cycle
How can my daughter make the most out of her visit to Higher Options 2026?
She is developing her perspective on future careers and RDS exhibition is a good place to start
‘Technical skills are important but so is your ability to communicate and engage with others’
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
What decisions about third level do you have to make?
Higher Options at the RDS allows students to speak to representatives from a wide range of third-level institutions
‘There’s a really strong learning culture and supportive work environment’
Patrick Marron has been on the Vodafone graduate programme for a year and hopes to stay with the company
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Understanding office politics: Personality clashes, power dynamics and unwritten workplace rules
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
‘Don’t assume that you’re not qualified or experienced enough to apply’
Orlaith McEntee is a Bord Bia international graduate in strategic insight and industry capability
Planning the first steps in your career and top tips for job hunting
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
Seven things every graduate should know before they begin their first job
From being proactive to surviving probation, here is what new graduates need to bear in mind about full-time working
Why did you choose Ireland? Graduates from around the world give their views
Three people from around the globe who graduated (mostly elsewhere) but decided to begin their careers in Ireland
Changing course after a degree: ‘Life is too short to prioritise money over meaning’
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
‘I knew of people in other companies who weren’t offered roles at the end of their grad programmes’
Jordan Murphy applied for the ESB graduate programme after completing his degree in electrical and electronic engineering
Graduate programme: ‘It’s very eye-opening, not what I expected at all, in a good way’
Reshma Thomas, a biotechnology graduate, is based at Pfizer’s Newbridge site
How to make your degree work for you
Not every graduate wants to work in their field of study but career experts say that is no bad thing
‘I had an idea what I wanted to study but it sparked other interests, for sure’
Delia-Sara Fandache is a fourth year business and Spanish student at DCU and ICADE Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid
Studying in the UK: ‘It forces you to step outside your comfort zone’
From navigating the application process to adapting to new learning environments, students from the Republic share their experience of studying in Britain and Northern Ireland
First job interview: Expert tips on everything from your outfit to ‘the dreaded question’
Guidance counsellor and career coach Edel Smyth shares her advice for graduates preparing to land their first job after college
WorldSkills Ireland 2026 guide: Planning your visit and what to expect
The event at the RDS offers industry talks, hands-on experiences, demonstrations and chances to speak to employers and education providers
‘I knew from day one I wanted to work in the music industry’
‘I knew from day one I wanted to work in the music industry,’ says Kathryn Mason
How should a new recruit navigate a hybrid working system?
Flexibility, boundaries and finding out how things are done are key to finding your feet in a new workplace
How to make the most of your time at Higher Options 2026
Key to this event highlighting choices in further education, training and careers is to prepare beforehand while leaving room to discover something unexpected
‘It makes them more resilient’: Life in Ireland’s only Irish-language primary boarding school
It’s a screen-free year for them – no television, no iPads, no internet – and no access to mobile phones
A place to map out your future: Higher Options conference offers an ideal opportunity for students
Higher Options and WorldSkills Ireland event has a wide range of representatives to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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