Grade inflation falls at Irish universities following concern over integrity of degrees
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
TU Dublin
TU Dublin
Why is there a Christian monopoly on chaplaincy in Irish institutions?
Rite & Reason: Iron grip that Christian denominations have over chaplaincy in Ireland cannot continue
Aviation industry: New platform streamlines hiring of the best technical consultants
APTN.AERO aims to make it easy for those who invest in or trade aircraft assets to hire aviation consultants highly suited to particular situations
Cork company on mission to improve eating experience for those with swallowing problems
Ocras produces individually-portioned, texture-modified food for people with dysphagia, a condition affecting 8 per cent of the world population
Simple Probate: app helps with protracted legal process of executing a will
Oisin Dolphin and Isabella Hughes cofounded company aimed at improving experience of being an executor
Harris criticised for exempting TU Dublin land from law requiring ‘social’ housing
Sinn Féin leader describes the decision as ‘nothing short of madness’ but Taoiseach accuses her of ‘faux outrage’
‘My main goal is that it is very comfortable, but with a strong design aesthetic’: Giving Valentia Slate a new lease of life
A furniture designer is crafting furniture, or 'storytelling artifacts', out of this heritage stone
Building for the future with a diverse student body
Fostering an inclusive campus environment is key to attracting a wider range of students
Cultivating change: TU courses exploring innovative solutions to global problems
Using technology to solve social and environmental issues is one of the world’s greatest social challenges
President of TU Dublin to step down after period of financial turbulence at university
Prof David FitzPatrick will take up a role with the University of Nottingham in the coming months
Every primary school to get free coding kit and teaching resources
EDTips will train primary school teachers in a suite of age-appropriate and interactive educational tools
TCD and Cadet School students triumph in first semi-final of Irish Times debating competition
Louise Cullen and Eoin Ryan of Trinity LawSoc and Conal Gallagher of Cadet School now go through to the final
‘Students are afraid’: Israel-Hamas war stirs tensions on Irish college campuses
As rhetoric heats up over links between Irish and Israeli universities, some Jewish students on campus say they feel isolated and fearful
Open Day advice: what to do on a university tour
Most college open days include workshops on subjects such as admissions and scholarships
Local authorities need to be empowered to address housing crisis, conference hears
Average cost of a house built by councils in 2022 was under €300,000, Ictu event told
Dublin-based Micron Agritech raises €2.7m in funding
Round co-led by Act VC, Atlantic Bridge and Yield Lab Europe as group eyes expansion
The era of cheap food is over. Here’s what we can expect next
Many Irish households will spend an extra €1,000 or more on groceries over the next year compared with 2020, and there is zero chance of prices falling to pre-crisis levels, even in the long term
‘Seven in 10 millennials stream TV while eating a takeaway, yet you can’t add a movie to a takeaway order’
New Innovator: Zenbundle aims to recognise what a consumer is buying online and offer relevant add-on purchases
New tendering procedures recommended for TU Dublin after €4.7m spend on consultants’ reports
Rigorous methods for seeking approvals from governing body adopted in wake of university spending €4.7 million on reports into structure, communication and change management
Universities to hire more than 1,500 staff to tackle large class sizes
Lecturers say hiring restrictions have led to worse student-staff ratios, reduced access to tutorials and limited access to supports for vulnerable learners
Large class sizes, reduced support, precarious work: impact of third-level recruitment restrictions
Simon Harris says recruitment of 1,500 staff will lower student-staff ratios in colleges
Marlet secures €25m funding for delivery of Dublin 7 student accommodation
Cardinal providing finance for construction of 193-bed development next to TUD Grangegorman campus
‘A small project of national significance’: Seamus Heaney benches added to Devil’s Glen walking trail
Benches inscribed with poetry in Wicklow forest first public project by students at TUD’s school of architecture, building and environment
Graduate outlook remains strong despite tech industry lay-offs
Opportunities for graduates cited in life sciences, finance, construction, pharmaceutical, engineering and technology
Navigating graduate recruitment programmes: Quality over quantity
Senior recruiter and career coaches share tips on securing the right opportunity
‘There’s almost a societal pressure not to waste CAO points. That’s not right’
Prof David Fitzpatrick want to create more pathways into university for students outside the points race
Over half of farmers have been victims of theft, research by TU Dublin finds
While farmers are fearful of being burgled, only one-third have alarm on their dwelling
Communications: a highly valued skill in many industries
A degree in communications can provide students with skills such as critical thinking and clear expression that are vital far beyond the world of media
Can timber-framed homes using Irish timber be part of solution to reduce carbon emissions?
‘80% of Irish timber is exported to other countries (mainly England) where much of it is used in timber framed buildings,’ construction expert says
Education has a key role to play in unlocking the potential of AI
Artificial intelligence will disrupt the working world – how should it affect students’ course selection?
Can a TU advance my career like a traditional university can?
Both technological and traditional universities are required to meet specific standards and criteria
Irish mathematician Hamilton celebrated in Broombridge artwork
William Rowan Hamilton scratched his equation on north Dublin bridge in 1843
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