Expert shares steps parents should take to prepare their child for university
While starting university is an exciting new chapter in life, it can also bring on some worries. The Leaving Cert has come and gone, results have been released, celebrations have ended, and now you, as a parent, may find yourself wondering how to prepare your child for, arguably, the biggest transition of their young lives. […]
3 years ago
Students given £500 after uni was unable to give them their degree certificates at graduation
Students received their degree certificates and grades more than a month after their supposed graduation A university paid students £500 after they were unable to give them their degree certificates or grades at their graduation ceremony. Graduates at the Queen Mary, University of London were handed a piece of paper while walking across the stage […]
3 years ago
Online platform allowing students to report on-campus sexual violence launches
“It will hopefully empower students who have had a non-consensual sexual experience to have their voice heard in a way that feels safe for them.” *Content warning – This article contains references to rape and sexual assault* A new online platform launched today will allow college students to anonymously report sexual assault, harassment and rape […]
5 years ago
Third-level students invited to apply for new €250,000 scholarship programme
50 students will be able to avail of a €5,000 bursary each. Huawei Ireland today launched a new scholarship programme for Irish third-level STEM students that will provide €250,000 in academic grants this year. The new scholarship programme will be available through Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future’ initiative, with third-level students now invited to apply. […]
5 years ago
Vaccines won’t be required to access college campuses – but will be to access campus canteens or bars
The unvaccinated will be able to attend classes, but not indoor drinking and dining. Vaccines will not be required to attend lessons on college campuses once they reopen in September – but will be required to eat or drink indoors in campus canteens, cafés or bars. In line with public health guidelines, students and staff […]
5 years ago
UCD and Athlone named best third-level institutions in the country
The runner-ups in both categories were also announced. The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020 have released some of the details of their findings for third-level education institutions, which will be part of a 16-page supplement, given free along with this Sunday’s issue. The guide names University College of Dublin as the University of the […]
7 years ago