Drop-out rates in some third-level STEM courses hitting 80%

Males with low Leaving Cert points at high risk of not completing college courses

How can the class gap in higher education be bridged?

Students from worse-off families still much less likely to progress to third level

Demand for mental health support doubles in some universities

Colleges aim to provide more on-campus activity as students struggle with isolation

Covid 19: Universities warn of ‘devastating’ financial losses this year

Third-level institutions set to run combined deficit of €100m due to drop off in income

Third-level colleges aim to resume more face-to-face teaching early next year

On-campus sporting activity likely to resume subject to public health advice

Mind the gap: Affluent students have firm grip on top university courses

Despite access initiatives, a large divide remains between rich and poor at third level

First women-only professorships due to be appointed before end of this year

Mary Mitchell O’Connor says gender equality move is ‘game-changing moment’

Student graduations may be disrupted due to industrial action

Move comes from library, clerical and administrative staff at State’s 14 tech institutes

‘Critical’ need for investment in institutes of technology

Up to €400 million required over next five years to ensure sector is fit for purpose

Third-level colleges to face penalties for misconduct

Reforms will see colleges receive increased funding for Stem courses

Adrian Donohoe posthumously awarded highest Garda honour

Commissioner determined to bring killers of detective in Co Louth to justice

Pond: Hobo Rocket