The Irish Times

More than half of students surveyed report using an illicit drug

The most commonly used drugs are cannabis cocaine and ecstasy

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 14:57

Should you join the student movement?

Students’ unions on campuses as well as the national student movement, the USI, do important work.

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 01:00

NUI Galway graduate named new president of Union of Students in Ireland

Clare Austick replaces current USI president Lorna Fitzpatrick

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 14:20

USI calls on Oireachtas to pass student accommodation Bill

Law would compel landlords to refund rental cash to students who cannot take up housing

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 16:56

College in a time of Covid: Are third-level students being short-changed?

Restrictions bring empty campuses, online learning and virtual events but the same fees

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 00:00

Covid-era college: Empty lecture halls, virtual clubs, ‘click and collect’ libraries

The pandemic has profoundly altered the college experience for students this year

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 01:00

Students should consider not going home at weekends – CAO board chairman

Professor Ó Dochartaigh said ‘in ideal world’ students should go home ‘only occasionally’

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 18:22

The Irish Times view on sexual violence: A culture of impunity

We like to think attitudes are changing, but evidence tell us there is a very long way to go

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 19:59

College students report harassment and non-consensual sexual encounters

New online survey provides ‘stark depiction’ of experiences of many students in Ireland

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 12:53

Deadline for Leaving Cert registration for calculated grades extended to noon on Friday

McHugh says his department will work with schools to identify non-registered students

Thu May 28 2020 - 22:35

Some 10,000 Leaving Cert students yet to register for calculated grades

Minister for Education appeals to students not to leave online sign up until last minute

Wed May 27 2020 - 16:53

DCU and Maynooth University reverse student rent hikes

University of Limerick expected to make decision on rent refunds in the coming days

Sun May 03 2020 - 17:50

Students call on universities to ensure grades do not suffer in online exams

More than 15,000 third-level students sign petitions about challenges in working online

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 17:13

Coronavirus: Trinity students criticise move to shut campus housing

Students given 24 hours to leave college-run accommodation to prevent spread of virus

Tue Mar 17 2020 - 15:41

Thousands of students apply for hardship funds to help pay for rising rents

Up to 14,000 to get payments from Student Assistance Fund in current academic year

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 13:03

Cross-section One Future group launches campaign for faster climate action

Faith, development, civil society, environmental groups set out nine demands for political parties

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 11:59

Flu kills 44 as hundreds wait on trolleys in hospitals

HSE appeals to university students to get mumps vaccine before returning to college

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 13:05

Electric Picnic, Úsáid na Gaeilge, Poldark and Mahalia

News, views and opinions from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 16:09

‘We don’t need bowling alleys or cinemas, we need affordable places to live’

Finding a place to live can be a deeply traumatic experience in the current rental market

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 15:10

Budgeting for your college experience

Manage your spending by creating and sticking to a realistic budget

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 09:00

Students warned of rental scams ahead of new academic year

Garda, banks and students’ union issue advice to avoid falling victim to fraud

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 06:00

Protesters prepare for Donald Trump’s arrival in Ireland

Demonstrations to take place across island during US president’s visit on Wednesday and Thursday

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 19:00

Housing crisis set to become a catastrophe, warns Fr Peter McVerry

Campaigners plan national housing march prior to May elections

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 18:03

Students call on Taoiseach to commit to publicly-funded higher education system

Leo Varadkar rules out student loans or increases in annual €3,000 contribution

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 16:54

Colleges risk losing funding if sexual consent classes not provided

Report ordered by Minister recommends ‘transparent and accountable’ protocols

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 14:00

Cultural change needed to make campuses safer for third-level students

Analysis: Sexual harassment and rape remain major issues on campus

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 01:00

Students warned of risks posed by ‘rogue’ crisis pregnancy groups

USI to legally provide ‘all-options’ pregnancy advice for first time as part of SHAG week campaign

Mon Feb 11 2019 - 21:24

Concerns raised over HEA interim chief’s ‘lack of experience in higher education’

UCD vice-president questioned Paul O’Toole’s suitability for role in internal email

Mon Jan 07 2019 - 01:00

Students and sexual assault: ‘We had sex. Well, he had sex’

Sexual assault at college is usually a hidden issue. This week it tumbled into the open

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 06:00

Assessing level of sexual assaults at college almost impossible

Alcohol, under-reporting and lack of understanding make it difficult to measure extent of problem

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 19:17

Boycott is best response to illegal Israeli killings

Ireland and EU complicit in enabling Israel’s violations of Palestinian’s rights

Tue May 15 2018 - 01:00

Abortion vote: College campuses emerge as key battlegrounds

Students may play significant role in determining outcome of hard-fought referendum

Fri May 11 2018 - 01:00

Voter late registration system ‘an obstacle’ to young

Many of the country’s 31 city and county councils have different registration rules

Wed May 09 2018 - 20:57

Young people urged to ensure they are registered to vote

Anyone not registered by May 8th will not be able to vote in the abortion referendum

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 00:00