UL returns €12.4m surplus a year after soured property deals drag it into the red
‘Sadness and anger’ at damage done to UL’s reputation by botched property deals, acting college president says
Third Level
News and advice covering the third level education system.
PhD woes: ‘Financially, I can’t really take care of myself, and I certainly couldn’t take care of anybody else’
PhD researchers in Ireland say the payment they receive is simply not enough
UCD earned €42.8m from on-campus student accommodation last year
Student accommodation income helped drive €34.5m surplus for the year
Public innovation investment ‘has not kept pace’ with private sector, Ibec says
Business lobby says national research and innovation infrastructure is becoming ‘obsolete and out of date’
What Trump is doing to US universities is not as bad as the McCarthyite witch trials – it’s worse
No international student will want to study in the US. Who would want to bet their future education on the chance that the American courts will restrain Trump?
Ireland’s young adults on the future: ‘We are lost, forgotten about, no prospects’
From the housing crisis and precarious work to putting off big life decisions such as marriage and children, four people aged 19-37 are wary of what’s ahead
Trinity College records €50.2m surplus as investment re-evaluation boosts bottom line
University says finances are ‘finely balanced’ as it calls for long-term sustainable funding model for higher education sector
Minister hails ‘exciting’ degree where students spend two years working in industry
Programme for biopharma sector is joint venture between UL and leading international companies
University of Limerick proposes moving school of medicine to Dunnes Stores site
College purchased property for €8m in 2019 but wrote down value by €3m four years later
Decision time nears for final CAO course selection – here’s what you need to know
Final list of course choices must be submitted to the CAO by 5pm on July 1st
Everything you need to know about the CAO change-of-mind deadline
You can still revise your CAO application before the July 1st deadline – here’s what to consider
Beyond the CAO: Exploring the bright pathways of further education and apprenticeships
For many students, the combination of small class sizes, hands-on projects and local work placements makes further education courses a strong choice
State’s new research agency chief Diarmuid O’Brien comes with strong track record and deep experience
Appointment of Cambridge-based scientist brings to close turbulent period following dismissal of Prof Philip Nolan
State in bid to lure from US top researchers and academics disillusioned by Trump
Initiative is expected to target, among others, disillusioned academics who have lost financial backing due to Trump administration
Irish student leads Cambridge team to victory on BBC’s University Challenge
Dubliner Oscar Despard (22) is studying for a PhD in molecular biology
Fund on way in Republic to attract US academics fleeing Trump pressure
Move geared to create professorships in universities and, in some cases, be backed by start-up supports and finance for research teams
Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them?
Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points
Why do we have a charter for thought control in Irish universities?
Higher education institutions should facilitate open debate – not seek to ‘foster collective understanding’ on controversial matters
Abolition of pre-teen pupil selection will not solve North’s school-leaver problem, says leading academic
Republic’s education system should ‘not be too smug’ as it too streams students, Prof Anne Looney says
Could my son really lose a college offer if his CAO details are incorrect?
Many students are left devastated each year due to errors or omissions in their applications
Trump’s attacks on universities create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ireland and Europe
The US benefited enormously from the migration of European scientists and scholars after the second World War. There is no better time to reverse the trend
Rethink needed on meeting the demand for Stem graduates
Companies and the State need to be more open to importing talent and to examine training options outside traditional third-level route
Wealth gap tensions: ‘My friends don’t have to budget like me. A round of cocktails scares the s**t out of me’
We’re reluctant to discuss it, but wealth disparity an cause serious tension in relationships
Thousands of students with household incomes of up to €100,000 missing out on college grants
Less than half of estimated eligible learners have applied for €500 grant for college fees
I want to do a master’s degree but they’re so expensive. Are there grants available?
Grants for postgraduate courses were axed during the recession but have been restored in recent years
Plan for sweeping governance changes at UL following botched property deals
Recent controversies at University of Limerick posed ‘significant risk to the university’s future success and reputation’, internal report says
‘Skill, baby, skill’: Plan to attract global research leaders to Ireland following US trade shock
Minister for Higher Education says Ireland will lead with ‘talent, science and skills’
Grants extended to students with household incomes of up to €115,000
Move comes amid signals that college costs for those ineligible for grants may increase next year
Boosting grants instead of cutting college fees could be fairer way to support students - Minister
James Lawless hints that €1,000 reduction could be cut this year, leading to increase in fees for many
My daughter loves science but can’t decide what to study at third level
Many new science degrees incorporate training that addresses skills gaps employers have identified
New grade of professor set to be introduced at technological universities
Eleven top academics in traditional universities given special sanction for higher salaries of up to €235,000
Food on campus: Greasy college grub makes way for smart student-led initiatives
From the Galway pantry tackling food waste to breakfast clubs and training restaurants, campus dining is having a moment
Spotlight on postgraduate options
Ireland’s third-level institutions offer a range of postgraduate degree options. Here we explore a selection of available courses.
What type of postgraduate courses can you take?
Considering a return to education? We look at the types of courses available and where you can look for further information
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