Ireland’s new technological education sector
Technological Universities have a focus on science and technology programmes
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Technological Universities: Popular areas of study
Technological Universities are being created, but what types of courses will they offer?
University or technological university – what’s in a name?
Technological universities are expected to have an emphasis on level six to eight programmes and industry-focused research
ATU set to be one of Ireland’s largest multi-campus universities
Atlantic Technological University incorporates eight campuses across wide area
Families highlight ‘horrific’ student accommodation shortage
‘If we had all the money in the world, we still wouldn’t be able to find him anywhere to live’
New cross-border collaborations in third level being explored, say Harris
Minister believes more student mobility on island would help to embed peace for future
A 270km daily trip to college: The rise of the long-distance commuting student
High accommodation costs are forcing some students to travel hours daily
‘The level of need is ridiculous’: Students’ unions respond to surge in requests for help
Rising rents and commuting costs mean more students have less to spare for food
Ireland’s newest university formally established
Third-level institution established from merger of Limerick IT and Athlone IT
Full list of walk-in vaccination clinics operating this weekend
HSE chief says ‘finishing line of this phase of the vaccination programme is so close now’
New technological university for the Midlands is named
Third level institution is to be established from merger of Limerick IT and Athlone IT
Three new technological universities may be established by next year
Harris says new bodies likely in Mid-West, North-West and South-East
How can the class gap in higher education be bridged?
Students from worse-off families still much less likely to progress to third level
Class gap: More affluent students dominate high-points courses
Trinity College Dublin has lowest proportion of disadvantaged students, study shows
Balancing the scales: Can the legal profession open itself up to greater diversity?
Flexible courses with online lectures are helping to change the profile of new trainee solicitors
Derry students on Brexit: ‘The energy has drained from it’
In Oakgrove College, the conversation has moved on, but Border worries still simmer
Wealthy students more likely to study high-points courses - report
New research shows affluent students are far more likely to study such programmes
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
Your guide to open days at the institutes of technology
What Ireland’s IoTs have to offer, when open days take place and more
UCD engineer made first president of Ireland’s newest university
Prof David FitzPatrick to head Technological University Dublin
Chef shortage: ‘It is not a desirable career any more’
At the culinary courses in Killybegs, only 12 of 80 places are filled. What has gone wrong?
‘The transition from student life to the life of a working professional should not be underestimated’
My Career Path: Leanne Fielding works in the Company Secretarial Department, William Fry Solicitors
K2 climber Jason Black lost two colleagues on the world’s second highest mountain
Donegal athlete one of first two Irish mountaineers to make safe descent of hazardous peak
Drop in students choosing Derry campus due to Brexit uncertainty
‘I would say we are no wiser than the day we got the result of the referendum vote’
Food industry well-served by first-class third-level courses
Ireland’s universities, institutes of technology, and Teagasc provide a range of programmes designed to meet the needs of the sector
Giving something back to society
US companies supported 7,300 community projects last year, including initiatives in the areas of education, sport, health, STEM, culture, homelessness, social justice and inclusion
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An egg a day keeps the doctor away . . . in theory
Despite ‘free fees’, are universities still bastions of privilege?
Access programmes have failed to significantly loosen grip of better-off on top colleges
New figures expose class divide in higher education
Proportion of grant-holders far higher among regional institutes of technology
Institutes of technology face threat due to funding shortfalls
Higher Education Authority review shows six face immediate sustainability challenges
‘Managed decline’ at institutes of technology
The scale of the impact of funding cuts and fewer resources highlighted in a new report
Letterkenny revival: ‘The community was determined to keep this street alive’
A collective will to ‘bring the soul back’ is revitalising the centre of the Donegal town
New Higher Education Authority board given added business focus
Minister Richard Bruton names former head of Royal College of Surgeons as chairman
How much do chaplaincy services cost each third-level institution?
Higher Education Authority report shows how much each college pays to provide service
Food file: getting the home fires burning and cooking up a storm
Marie-Claire Digby rounds up this week’s food news
Prince Charles visits birthplace of Orange Order in Co Armagh
Heir to British throne is on a three day visit to Ireland with his wife Camilla
Prince Charles and Camilla to visit Donegal on Wednesday
Couple will visit tweed firm Magee’s in Donegal Town before heading to Letterkenny IT
Report shows use of zero-hour contracts by universities
Report finds up to two-thirds of third-level teachers not in full-time or permanent jobs
Plans for new technological universities to cost more than €45m
Legislation to pave the way for new third-level institutions to be published this week
Universities have lowest level of students receiving grants
Trinity had 24 per cent of grant recipients compared to 67 per cent at Letterkenny IT
Merger of institutes of technology clears first hurdle
Minister approves application for technological university for Connacht and Ulster
Best Shops - the categories and the judges
This year some new categories, and some new judges, have been added to Best Shops
Lotto syndicate winners speak of spoof, shock and suspected break-in
'Lucky 13' Donegal colleagues will share the €4.8 m jackpot equally
Derry CultureTech seeks to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
Belfast Briefing: Derry regeneration plan aims to make city a smart-tech hub
Many institutes of technology outrank universities in new EU higher education table
Letterkenny IoT gets an A in artistic output, while DCU gets an E
Irish universities score top marks in new EU university ranking but devil in detail
DCU performs well in business links but low on artistic output
Change one Thing: Why colleges need to know their students better
Paul Hannigan argues for a better handover from second to third-level education
Institutes or technical universities?
The Technological University Bill has sparked debate about what Institutes of Technology are, what they may become, and how this could affect the third-level sector
EU innovation initiative will deliver jobs
New EU public-private partnerships hold real opportunities for Irish businesses and researchers
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