Student Issues

Erasmus: changing lives, opening minds for 25 years

The silver anniversary celebrations of Erasmus, the world’s most successful student exchange programme, were launched today by Androulla Vassiliou.

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An Gúm: SCÉIM GHAEILGE SÉIDEÁN SÍ

An integrated and innovative course for the teaching of the Irish curriculum, researched and written by teachers with many years’ experience.

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DCU student in battle with internet giants

A 22-year-old student of international business and Japanese at DCU has obtained injunctions against a number of internet firms, including Facebook.

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Last minute advice to CAO applicants

As the closing date for submission of CAO applications approaches, thousands of students across the country will be wrestling with career and college choices.

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Student report to be circulated for discussion

Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn thanked the Irish Second Level Student’s Union for their report titled ‘Naming the Reformed Junior Cycle’.

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Students occupy TD’s office

Fine Gael TD Anthony Lawlor said he had no intention of asking gardaí to remove members of Maynooth Students’ Union occupying his office in Naas.

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Students released after sit-in

Four male students who staged a sit-in at the Department of Social Protection on November 29 have been released. A file has been sent to DPP.

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Students mourn the “death of education”

On November 24, members of USI mounted a symbolic funeral cortège across Dublin, to signify that further fee increases would “kill” education.

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1,000 Canadians to study in Ireland’s IoTs

Institutes of Technology Ireland (IOTI) has signed an agreement with Colleges Ontario which will see some 1,000 Canadians studying in Irish institutes.

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Irish students break world record

As part of TCD Mental Health Week, students from across Dublin gathered at the university on October 26 in an effort to reduce mental health stigma.

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USI sends message of hope to Leaving Cert students

As 55,000 students receive their Leaving Cert results today, USI wishes them well and reminds them there are many ways into Higher Education.

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Student loan scheme of “no value”, says Minister

In a statement to The Irish Independent on Aug 16, Minister Ruairí Quinn ruled out any possibility of state-funded loan scheme for third level students.

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Hotline to help students make transition to third level

A dedicated hotline for first year students, their parents and advisors, will open at NUI Galway on Tues 16 August and will run until 23 Sept 2011.

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A legal look at school admission policies

Legal advisor Deborah Kearney discusses the rules surrounding school admission policies in light of the comprehensive DES review currently underway.

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USI holds Minister to signed pre-election pledge

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has called on Minister Ruairí Quinn to honour the pre-election commitment signed by him regarding college fees.

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Intensive course in written Irish

The programme is aimed at people who wish to apply for a postgraduate course in Irish but feel they haven’t got the required standard in the language.

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Minister initiates abolition of points system

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has told the seven University Heads to devise a system of admission to third level to replace the points system.

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The MultiText Project - Irish History Online

The MultiText Project in History is unique in terms of its value to Irish history teachers and students. Its essays are written by leading scholars, working with teachers…

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USI reminds Labour Party of pre-election promises

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned that students will not forget if the Labour Party fails to fulfil its promises regarding third level fees.

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How tech savvy are the election candidates?

A Master’s student at NUI Galway has created a website which ranks the online visibility of election candidates nationwide, based on a google search.

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