Students

Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport

What to know and what to expect at open days around the country

Here are the key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days

Going to college open days can help you figure out what might suit your student life

Demand for adult education is rising, yet resources are shrinking, says AONTAS

Students criticise cut, having had consecutive ‘once-off’ reductions of €1,000 in last three budgets

Over 1,000 new places in medicine, nursing and other healthcare courses will be provided under €5bn allocation to education

Credit and debit card customers also spent less money abroad than in July, says Central Bank

Residential Tenancies Board says rent pressure zone rules apply irrespective of length of tenancy

Students planning to work part-time to fund cost of living unable to get appointments to register for Irish residence permit

Susi on course to receive close to 110,000 grant applications this year

Coverage around AI tends to exaggerate or catastrophise its impact beyond what is known

Naoise Finnegan (Primark) and Jack Hegarty (ESB)

So how do you tackle a toxic co-worker – or worse again, a contrary boss?

Focus on what you have to offer, zoom out a little, and identify and reflect the skills that got you this far

Demand buoyant for skills in science, engineering, construction, agriculture and healthcare

Edel Lonergan (Deloitte) and Annie Kirwan (PwC) talk about their experiences of graduate programmes

What you should know when beginning full-time work

Private health insurance, pension contributions and life assurance are among the package benefits offered

From Claddagh shirts to repurposed coffee grounds, young business owners offer advise to graduates considering entrepreneurship

Leire Asua (Accenture) and Hamed Benyounis (Amgen)

New to the workforce? Hit the ground running with these tips from career coaches

Clear structure, relevant keywords and straightforward language helps AI and human recruiters assess your skills

Education is never wasted, and a higher degree qualification can also be valuable to a graduate’s career

Finn Burke (EY) and Seán O’Reilly (Grant Thornton) tell us about their experiences on graduate programmes

Three immigrant graduates talk about their experiences of coming to Ireland – and the possibility of running for president

New graduates have the prospect of a more balanced working life than their predecessors

Some of the workplace applications graduates are likely to use in almost any new job

‘Learners develop enhanced confidence and self-esteem, as they come to value themselves as an individual with a contribution to make’

It can be difficult for graduates without formal industry experience to understand their expectations for a job

Higher Options will have many people to help you decide what to pursue after the Leaving Cert

Two-thirds of those surveyed, aged 18-24, believe they would be better off in other countries

Global Student Accommodation Group has deferred the investment amid policy uncertainty over the sector

Practical and financial help and guidance are available for students with a disability or other additional needs

From Abigail Ruth Freeman on science and IT to Artur Banaszkiewicz on studying in Poland, there are many to choose from, so plan ahead

There’s a right and a not-so-right way to approach your visit to the RDS

Higher Options, Ireland’s largest education expo, is back in Dublin from Wednesday to Friday, September 17th to 19th.

Rodhan Harris (20) from Co Clare is on a placement in Singapore – an experience he says has been the opportunity of a lifetime

For those considering further and higher education, the expo has information that could shape the path ahead

Whether you choose a PLC, an apprenticeship or the straight-to-college route, there’s more than one way to take the next step