Irish third-level colleges are likely to come under still greater pressure this year as fewer students apply to UCAS for places in British universities.

The Confucius Institute at UCC has been named ‘Confucius Institute of the Year’ for its dedicated work in teaching Chinese language and culture.

Students of art and music may have to move between colleges to complete their degrees as part of a plan to eliminate duplication of course provision.

Ireland is ranked joint first in the EU for third-level attainment among those aged 25-34, according to the latest survey from the Central Statistics Office.

Women are twice as likely to have third level education than male partners, according to a new report: ‘Households and Family Structures in Ireland’.

The Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission offers funding for a range of activities for schools, educators and pupils.

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.

Plans to integrate 39 DIT colleges into a single campus in Grangegorman are to go ahead with private backing and without Government capital funding.

Ireland and Vietnam have launched a new cooperation agreement aimed at increasing the number of Vietnamese students studying in Ireland.

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

Dr Hall asks the Minister to share his vision for the enhancement of initial teacher education, induction, continuing professional development, tertiary level.

A HEA report, commissioned by Minister Ruairí Quinn, proposes a cap on student numbers as a means of alleviating the funding crisis at third level.

DIT, IT Blanchardstown and IT Tallaght are jointly seeking redesignation as a new-style institution to be named the Technological University of Dublin.

Students, scholars and professionals wishing to apply for Fulbright scholarships in 2012-2013 must have applications in by midday Nov 18.

Dr Jim Browne extended warmest congratulations to President-elect Michael D. Higgins, who has been associated with NUI Galway for almost 50 years.

Dr Tony Hall reflects on the enduring legacy of Steve Jobs - the da Vinci of the Digital Age - and the rich potential of technology for learning and teaching.

The new degree will prepare graduates for education-related careers and will also provide an excellent foundation for progression to primary teaching.

Minister Ruairi Quinn has mooted the idea of offering homes owned by NAMA to entice overseas scholars, in lieu of paying them inflated salaries.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has indicated that philanthropic donations from wealthy individuals will become a key part of third-level funding in Ireland.

A report by the Royal Irish Academy says resources must be provided urgently for language education to enable Ireland to compete internationally.