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Teaching Irish in European schools: ‘There’s more of a connection with the language’
Students in Italy and Belgium benefit from a different approach to learning the Irish language
Bereavement flexibility for second-level students to be in place for 2027 State exams
Minister for Education also plans to bring in people to assist students with timekeeping during exams
‘Given AI, should students avoid studying computer science?’
Vibe coding does not produce code that is safe, secure, and production-ready
How graduates can turn AI to their advantage in a job hunt
Both graduates and employers are now using AI during the job application process
‘How do I help my child with the CAO application process?’
‘As a first-time parent, I’ve no idea how to help him navigate this properly’
‘I better give you advice on what it takes to be a teacher’
A teacher’s role is that of a character actor there to facilitate the protagonist’s plot, their six-year arc
Ireland’s oldest student debating competition returns
The Irish Times Debate has run continuously since 1960
‘My son has a first-class honours degree, but he has no job offers’
Graduate demand seems to have been affected by AI - what advice would you give highly educated people with no interest from employers?
Leaving Cert students: What you need to focus on at college open days
Curriculum content, college facilities, accommodation and public transport are key issues when sizing up third-level options
Europe’s angry autumn: what’s driving the wave of protests?
Demonstrations from Albania to Spain are largely unconnected, but some common frustrations run through them
Open days: Parents need to know the difference between encouraging a child and deciding for them
Guardians can research the multiple choices available and act as a sounding board, but an independent decision is key to success
Decoding the CAO and your college options: An open days explainer
A guide to what you will hear on campus, how entry works and your options if the CAO does not go to plan
Your Open Day checklist: What to ask before choosing a college
Here are some questions that may help you get the most out of an open day
Inside Ireland’s only boarding school offering the Leaving Cert and International Baccalaureate
With more than 60 nationalities represented in the student body, Villiers School in Limerick prides itself on a diverse and inclusive ethos
Open days: Key details for NCI, NCAD, technological universities and other institutions
Everything you need to know in advance of undergraduate open days around the State
Open days: What questions should students ask?
Going to open days can help you decide where you want to spend the next few years
When are open days taking place in Irish universities?
The key dates and what to expect at Ireland’s university open days
‘My son is in sixth year and has no idea what he wants to study’
If your son enjoys people, travel, business and exciting international environments, here’s a number of degree options
Thousands march in Albanian capital as anti-government protests spread
Prime minister Edi Rama rejects calls to resign
Garda technical experts tracking down source of bomb threat emailed to schools
Investigation assessed credibility of email attributed to foreign militant group
Irish universities teetering on ‘cliff-edge’ due to chronic underfunding, committee hears
State funding of higher education per student stands at 34% less than in 2008
We are walking our way into a fundamentally flawed education system, and we have been warned
The fourth ResearchEd conference in Ireland tackled big questions, including: Why are students bad at learning and why do conferences have bad coffee?
Mental health of students must be prioritised across campus under new framework
Students see wellbeing as foundation rather than add-on to college success
The push towards childhood language learning: ‘For primary-aged pupils, it opens minds’
Combination of skilled teachers and a Department of Education programme at the forefront of a new approach to languages in Irish schools
My son has become disinterested in school. The principal regularly uses the phrase ‘parental responsibility’
As a single mum, it’s not easy trying to control a 15-year-old boy who seems to have lost all interest in his school life
University education has become meaningless – and now it doesn’t even promise a job
We have made education transactional and have forgotten that learning is a good in and of itself
When budget changes kick in and how to claim them
Dates that consumer changes - such as income tax, fuel allowances, childcare and rent relief - come into effect
As the class of 2026 begins college, a masked shadow lingers
We should not forget that the chaos caused by Covid can still be impacting on young adults as they begin the next chapter
Safeguard Ireland’s higher education reputation with more investment
We need to see more investment into our institutions and our students
‘I was shocked by it because of the spin beforehand’: How a healthcare worker, engineer and student view Budget 2027
Student says budget lacks any ‘meaningful’ action to resolve accommodation crisis and fails to protect students from fare increases
‘Cost-of-college crisis’ locking people out of higher education, says advocacy group
Students want Government to reduce contribution fees by €500 and address the price of transport
Why reducing the €2,500 student registration charge would be a double-edged sword
Do we really want our universities to be much cheaper than others in the EU?
Tackling education inequality: Social connections must be prioritised in Deis Plus schools
Newly appointed staff working with families of economically disadvantaged students can fundamentally alter the life trajectories of young people
Revising for exams: What works best?
Students have far more choice today when it comes to revision, but how do you find the method that suits your learning style?
Interviewing Gen Z teachers: A candidate told me I was in a bidding war for her
‘Right. Tell me what they are offering. We will match it!’ I said confidently
Special edition of Studies published to coincide with Convention on Education
Academics, teachers, students and parents make a ‘contribution to the conversation’ on future of Irish education
Concerns raised across multiple Leaving Cert review groups that experts not being listened to
Subjects affected include maths, English, chemistry, physics, biology and construction studies
Rollout of the reformed Leaving Cert should be suspended
Disadvantaged students will be most affected by the disastrous reform of the Senior Cycle
How can my daughter make the most out of her visit to Higher Options 2026?
She is developing her perspective on future careers and RDS exhibition is a good place to start
‘Technical skills are important but so is your ability to communicate and engage with others’
Nisha Devanathan was nominated for Graduate of the Year in 2025
What decisions about third level do you have to make?
Higher Options at the RDS allows students to speak to representatives from a wide range of third-level institutions
‘There’s a really strong learning culture and supportive work environment’
Patrick Marron has been on the Vodafone graduate programme for a year and hopes to stay with the company
‘Be curious, ask questions’: Industry professionals advise graduates on how to approach a new career
‘If you’re going to fail, fail fast and learn from it’
Understanding office politics: Personality clashes, power dynamics and unwritten workplace rules
‘It’s important to spend time observing what’s happening around you’
‘Don’t assume that you’re not qualified or experienced enough to apply’
Orlaith McEntee is a Bord Bia international graduate in strategic insight and industry capability
Planning the first steps in your career and top tips for job hunting
The first year after graduation isn’t necessarily about finding your ideal job but getting a position that offers real experience
Graduate programme: ‘You take on real responsibility and ownership of projects’
Faye Murray studied marketing at Maynooth University before applying for Lidl’s graduate programme
Seven things every graduate should know before they begin their first job
From being proactive to surviving probation, here is what new graduates need to bear in mind about full-time working
Why did you choose Ireland? Graduates from around the world give their views
Three people from around the globe who graduated (mostly elsewhere) but decided to begin their careers in Ireland
Changing course after a degree: ‘Life is too short to prioritise money over meaning’
Four people who ended up working in a completely different area from their studies tell us what made them switch
‘I knew of people in other companies who weren’t offered roles at the end of their grad programmes’
Jordan Murphy applied for the ESB graduate programme after completing his degree in electrical and electronic engineering
How to make your degree work for you
Not every graduate wants to work in their field of study but career experts say that is no bad thing
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices