More than half of students surveyed report using an illicit drug
The most commonly used drugs are cannabis cocaine and ecstasy
Should you join the student movement?
Students’ unions on campuses as well as the national student movement, the USI, do important work.
NUI Galway graduate named new president of Union of Students in Ireland
Clare Austick replaces current USI president Lorna Fitzpatrick
USI calls on Oireachtas to pass student accommodation Bill
Law would compel landlords to refund rental cash to students who cannot take up housing
College in a time of Covid: Are third-level students being short-changed?
Restrictions bring empty campuses, online learning and virtual events but the same fees
Covid-era college: Empty lecture halls, virtual clubs, ‘click and collect’ libraries
The pandemic has profoundly altered the college experience for students this year
Students should consider not going home at weekends – CAO board chairman
Professor Ó Dochartaigh said ‘in ideal world’ students should go home ‘only occasionally’
The Irish Times view on sexual violence: A culture of impunity
We like to think attitudes are changing, but evidence tell us there is a very long way to go
College students report harassment and non-consensual sexual encounters
New online survey provides ‘stark depiction’ of experiences of many students in Ireland
Deadline for Leaving Cert registration for calculated grades extended to noon on Friday
McHugh says his department will work with schools to identify non-registered students
Some 10,000 Leaving Cert students yet to register for calculated grades
Minister for Education appeals to students not to leave online sign up until last minute
DCU and Maynooth University reverse student rent hikes
University of Limerick expected to make decision on rent refunds in the coming days
Students call on universities to ensure grades do not suffer in online exams
More than 15,000 third-level students sign petitions about challenges in working online
Coronavirus: Trinity students criticise move to shut campus housing
Students given 24 hours to leave college-run accommodation to prevent spread of virus
Thousands of students apply for hardship funds to help pay for rising rents
Up to 14,000 to get payments from Student Assistance Fund in current academic year
Cross-section One Future group launches campaign for faster climate action
Faith, development, civil society, environmental groups set out nine demands for political parties
Flu kills 44 as hundreds wait on trolleys in hospitals
HSE appeals to university students to get mumps vaccine before returning to college
Electric Picnic, Úsáid na Gaeilge, Poldark and Mahalia
News, views and opinions from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers
‘We don’t need bowling alleys or cinemas, we need affordable places to live’
Finding a place to live can be a deeply traumatic experience in the current rental market
Budgeting for your college experience
Manage your spending by creating and sticking to a realistic budget
Students warned of rental scams ahead of new academic year
Garda, banks and students’ union issue advice to avoid falling victim to fraud
Protesters prepare for Donald Trump’s arrival in Ireland
Demonstrations to take place across island during US president’s visit on Wednesday and Thursday
Housing crisis set to become a catastrophe, warns Fr Peter McVerry
Campaigners plan national housing march prior to May elections
Students call on Taoiseach to commit to publicly-funded higher education system
Leo Varadkar rules out student loans or increases in annual €3,000 contribution
Colleges risk losing funding if sexual consent classes not provided
Report ordered by Minister recommends ‘transparent and accountable’ protocols
Cultural change needed to make campuses safer for third-level students
Analysis: Sexual harassment and rape remain major issues on campus
Students warned of risks posed by ‘rogue’ crisis pregnancy groups
USI to legally provide ‘all-options’ pregnancy advice for first time as part of SHAG week campaign
Concerns raised over HEA interim chief’s ‘lack of experience in higher education’
UCD vice-president questioned Paul O’Toole’s suitability for role in internal email
Students and sexual assault: ‘We had sex. Well, he had sex’
Sexual assault at college is usually a hidden issue. This week it tumbled into the open
Assessing level of sexual assaults at college almost impossible
Alcohol, under-reporting and lack of understanding make it difficult to measure extent of problem
Boycott is best response to illegal Israeli killings
Ireland and EU complicit in enabling Israel’s violations of Palestinian’s rights
Abortion vote: College campuses emerge as key battlegrounds
Students may play significant role in determining outcome of hard-fought referendum
Voter late registration system ‘an obstacle’ to young
Many of the country’s 31 city and county councils have different registration rules
Young people urged to ensure they are registered to vote
Anyone not registered by May 8th will not be able to vote in the abortion referendum
Student Hub digest: Fake degrees under fire
News, views and opinions fromStudent Hub contributors and Irish Times writers
Student Hub: Should you erase your digital footprint to progress your career?
Our weekly guide to news and views from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers
Do you know the Irish for transgender?
New dictionary described as a defining moment for gender identity and gender expression in Ireland
Rise in sexually transmitted infections among young people
More than 5,000 15-24 year olds diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or herpes
Students should not be saddled with debt, says Minister
Thousands of students march in Dublin to oppose any plan for a student loan scheme
Students to hold national demonstration for third-level funding
Union calls on Government to invest in publicly-funded third level education
Small USI team carries the fight for Irish students
Blocking student loan scheme priority for new president as group looks to shed ‘lazy’ perceptions
Galway woman sets up room swap website amid housing crisis
Room swap idea taking advantage of ‘sharing economy’
Thousands of students are on university campus accommodation waiting lists
Cost of on-campus rooms has risen in recent years, with Dublin showing highest increase
USI echoes UCD warning on places for Irish students
EU students face displacement by ‘more lucrative’ students from outside EU, union says
Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards
Chance to have work published on Student Hub site for National Youth Media Awards
Unions call for referendum to repeal the eighth amendment
Solidarity is a ‘powerful weapon’ in women’s ‘struggle for bodily autonomy,’ Unite says ahead of rallies
Thousands take to the streets in Dublin to protest against student loans
Student union president says loan system would adversely affect right to education
USI seeks restoration of student teachers’ €1m Gaeltacht grant
Union fears disadvantaged students will be deterred from teaching courses
New appointments made to boards of State bodies
Bruton announces new members and online system for Student Grants Appeals Board
College guide: what to expect when you enter third level
From living with other people, and seeing what your course is like, to facing sex, drink and drugs, do what is right for you
Students face tough choices as rents surpass Celtic Tiger peak
Rents rocket 40% since 2011 with Dublin rates up 11.1% over last year, shows Daft.ie report
Spare room? Call goes out to find space to house students
Homeowners could earn up to €12,000 tax-free as students desperate for housing
USI calls for reform of back to education grants
Union wants Government to revise its policy so more lone parents can go to college
Colleges want homeowners to rent out spare rooms to students
Universities say the return of digs is the fastest way to tackle accommodation crisis
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