What impact will ongoing grade-enhancement reductions have on CAO points?
Continuing enhancement of Leaving Cert results, even at a reduced level, means an ongoing distorting effect
Continuing enhancement of Leaving Cert results, even at a reduced level, means an ongoing distorting effect
Ahead of the second series, presenter Siobhán McSweeney talks frankly about her pay not always reflecting a show’s success, the reward of theatre work and the Derry Girls effect
Overharvesting, pollution and harsh winters all contributed to the decline of oysters in Ireland
Making the library a second home can pay dividends when exams and assignments fall due
A modern conventional plant that began operating in Finland in 2024 is proposed as a potential case study
Non-native seed mixes can inadvertently contain invasive species and will not serve local pollinating insects as well
UCD Village room for almost €12,000 remains Ireland’s most expensive student accommodation
The answers to big global challenges can’t be found within single disciplines
Research Lives: Daniela Freitas is a research fellow at Teagasc
Immaculate conception, fine half, electrocution lessons, a fifty and more in professor’s compendium
Media group tells council that use by film companies diversifies IMI’s income stream and future proofs its viability
DNA from escaped stocks could be a damaging evolutionary force, scientists say
Soaring temperatures lead to rising use of air conditioning to keep servers cool, exacerbating the heat outside
Large congregations of jellyfish are normal, marine biologist says, despite social media buzz
Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources
Rural housing plan welcomed in local communities, but it is a ‘huge departure from sustainable development’, says planner
Gathering of Irish Cabinet and EU commissioners at UCC on Friday had the feel of a corporate away day
At this pivotal time, new modelling identifies where the biggest emissions and cost savings lie
Attacks on Gaza have destroyed schools and killed thousands of students, group says
The State is both victim and perpetrator when it comes to cultural artefacts. Until now, there was no policy on how to deal with it
Linda Kelly to succeed Kieran Christie as head of union representing more than 20,000 secondary teachers
Trinity College remains best-rated university in Ireland while UCD breaks into world’s top 100 for first time in 15 years
While inflation has eased, underlying pressures remain intense
Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence to hear of challenges of data centre expansion
Eoin Murphy found you sometimes can’t win as a Leaving Cert student, such as when you get too much sun
Critics, including William Butler Yeats, warned housing shortages and poverty were driving stagnation and depopulation
Across Irish universities there is a growing focus on helping students test ideas, solve real-world problems and, in some cases, develop start-ups
Four young adults who have spent time in Ireland’s care system tell Patrick Freyne about their lives
Steps can be taken to affect outcome of the pregnancy and long-term health for mother and child
Scientists raise alarm over proposal to ease Ireland’s climate obligations
Irish Academy of Engineering’s recommendations ‘not wise’, according to member and Trinity College provost
Patients placed on Linking You to Support and Advice programme found to have enjoyed significantly improved quality of life
Specifically the Vittorio Bufacchi at the Department of Philosophy, University College Cork
State transport body opens public consultation over project that will feature 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point
Roman historian Tacitus made apt criticism of conquerors who create a wilderness and call it peace
I am exploring options for further or higher education or training - can you suggest possibilities?
Born in Co Limerick, Rosenstock won numerous awards and wrote primarily in Irish
Coastal communities in high exposure hotspots are facing numerous challenges from climate change
Gardens offer refuge from habitat loss, pesticides and cars – but strimmers and dogs can be deadly
Philosopher and writer Albert Camus knew the darkness of the human soul
Graduate entry medicine students not eligible for free fees or Susi grant
But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression
Leaked University of Galway report said there was a ‘sustained decline’ in undergraduate enrolment for degree but what is the value of one?
Many third-level colleges now offer financial and other assistance to outstanding sportspeople, some with lower academic thresholds
Early diets may leave hidden, long-term effects not immediately visible through weight
Many girls in Ireland miss out on lucrative careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths thanks to legacy issues
UL gained revenge on UCC, who beat them in the final in 2023
A dramatic win over Queens saw UL reach Wednesday’s decider, while UCC bested University of Galway in their semi-final
In a changing world, Taoiseach looks to an era of expanded military capacity but with a grip on neutrality
Final will take place on Friday, February 27th in Dublin City University
Diarmuid Early ‘expected competitors to be extremely nerdy’ but was ‘pleasantly surprised’
Students should think beyond their course choices towards career options, experts advise
Sixty-sixth annual contest took place at University College Cork on Friday
Aoibheann Daly develops GlioScope that can reduce need for invasive procedures
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices