Students can now get mobile broadband for 13 euro a month, following a deal between O2 and HEAnet (National Education and Research Network).

The world’s first biodegradable computer - built from bio-degradable wood panels manufactured from lumber waste - has been produced in Dublin.

20,000 adults will need to be “upskilled” in Westmeath if the county is to survive the economic recession, a representative of Westmeath VEC said.

A study published last month in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals shape and volume differences in the brains of children with ADHD.

At the debate, a British expert on medical ethics congratulated UCC on its “admirable move” in approving the use of embryonic stem-cell research.

St Patrick’s College Drumcondra is pleased to announce that the third lecture in the Seamus Heaney Lecture Series will take place Mon, Dec 1.

Demonstrations over cuts continue around the country, with thousands of parents and teachers clamouring for a U-turn on the harsh measures.

A conference heard that investment in early childhood can result in better academic performance, lower crime levels and a more productive workforce.

Six students have been selected to represent Ireland at the 2008 International Junior Science Olympiad in Korea on 7-16 December 2008.

A survey reveals that 82 per cent of Fine Gael representatives believe radical revision of our second level system is necessary for effective operation.

Former EU commissioner Peter Sutherland has emerged as a candidate to chair the Government’s forthcoming National Strategy on Higher Education.

The conference, held in Dublin on Nov 19, heard that the HEA is considering measures to encourage more students to take part of their courses abroad.

An EU-wide survey shows that young Irish people believe in technology and think the Government should spend more money on scientific research.

Opposing views on grade inflation were expressed during a conference on ‘Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Challenging Assumptions’.

Trinity College Dublin is currently accepting applications for its ten week evening course on Race and Ethnicity Issues which begins in January 2009.

At the Fine Gael National Conference, education spokesman Brian Hayes appraised the current problems and outlined his vision for third level.

An organisational psychologist recommends more flexible working practices as a way of keeping workers happy - and productive - during the recession.

A new report recognises the workplace as a source of learning and says that knowledge creation is no longer confined solely to third level institutions.

350 leading scientific researchers attended a two-day Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Science Summit in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, on 17 and 18 Nov.

Dhá leabhar nuafhoilsithe do pháistí 8 mbliana+ le Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin agus Máire Breatnach.