Pat Donlon, first female director of a national institution in Ireland, dies aged 83
Former National Library of Ireland chief ‘spearheaded’ a number of projects during her time in post, daughter says
University College Dublin (UCD)
Gardaí examine burner phone to find when alleged UCD student sexual assault photo was taken
Detectives are seeking to understand origin of material sent to hundreds of students and staff
Social media linked to nearly a quarter of risky driving behaviour in young people
Six in 10 young drivers would overtake a cyclist without leaving enough space to keep other drivers happy, UCD study finds
As the world contests workers’ rights, Europe holds firm
Historically, the most prominent and regulated risks to workers have been visible, but recent heatwaves show risk comes in all forms
A devastating disease is spreading among Irish songbirds
Songbirds hit by a contagious infection are being found dead on bird tables and in gardens after last-gasp efforts to feed
We live on an island where we drink, swim and wash in water laced with our own excrement
Some 800,000 rural dwellers rely on their own private wells, and 38 per cent of these regularly fail to meet contamination standards
Dublin and Cork look to lead on climate action in ambitious pilot project
Plans for Dublin and Cork show sweeping changes needed in transport, housing and energy sources
Ireland’s most unusual and intriguing third-level courses
A selection of less conventional options for study after secondary school
‘I relax when I see a player go flat out’: Fifa signs Dundalk grass expert for World Cup
Greg Whately has used his horticultural expertise to make sure pitch in Boston is optimal for football
‘Going from strength to strength’: Six Irish universities move up global rankings
Trinity College remains best-rated university in Ireland while UCD breaks into world’s top 100 for first time in 15 years
‘One of the best people’: 23 character references for convicted child exploiter released
Submission of pre-sentencing character letters for people convicted of crimes is a common but more veiled practice
Simon Harris announces ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity
Fine Gael leader says planning for constitutional change ‘must involve listening to all traditions’
Data centre electricity demand could exceed entire power usage of Republic
Oireachtas committee on artificial intelligence to hear of challenges of data centre expansion
Simon Harris insists investment savings plan is aimed at ‘middle Ireland’
Minister for Finance reiterates he will cut taxes in budget
RTÉ’s David McCullagh to give 2026 Béal na Bláth commemoration address
Circumstances turned Michael Collins into a negotiator and constitutional craftsman, says broadcaster
Are there opportunities for students to explore entrepreneurship while studying?
Across Irish universities there is a growing focus on helping students test ideas, solve real-world problems and, in some cases, develop start-ups
Mining entrepreneur and academic Richard Conroy leaves estate valued at almost €5m
Racehorse trainer Kevin Prendergast leaves €5.7 million, probate office records show
AI tools gave wrong answers about byelection candidates and where to vote, new research shows
Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT and Grok are all returning different answers to voters’ questions
It is illegal to commit electoral fraud in Ireland. It is also relatively easy
In some counties more people were registered to vote than the local population. The Electoral Commission is racing to ‘close the gap’
Underfoot and overlooked: addressing our ‘broken relationship’ with soil
Dr Tancredi Caruso is associate professor in UCD’s School of Biology and Environmental Science and UCD’s Earth Institute
Savings scheme should be delayed rather than poorly designed, economists warn
‘History is ripe with examples of where rushed tax legislation leads to bad consequences’, Oireachtas committee hears
‘I can compete with these people’: teen gymnast James Hickey reaches for the stars
Third-place finish behind Olympian Rhys McClenaghan on the pommel horse has inspired the UCD student
Science is battling conspiracies, confusion and vested interests
From Big Tobacco to Covid-19 and climate, misinformation and disinformation are on the rise
‘We were wearing green Irish jerseys’: How Irish student footballers made history in China in 1976
For a group of former UCD students, a return trip to China marks half a century since an improbable tour that unfolded at a pivotal moment in the country’s history
Author Emma Donoghue: ‘I grew up very normal, yet had this secret side that I thought everyone would consider foul’
The writer on literary reputation, emigration and ‘the crushing weight of being the only gay in the village’
Hearing set for student’s appeal over how UCD dealt with her studies after alleged rape
Separate Garda investigation continues after graphic image of her was circulated
Thinking of doing an EMBA? ‘My advice is simple: grab the opportunity with both hands’
In a mid-management role, I saw the Executive MBA as the perfect accelerator to a senior position
UCD archaeology lecturer charged with hacking students’ personal data and harassment
More than 100 individuals whose personal data was allegedly accessed have been interviewed by gardaí
Quarter of finance workers unsure of their AI skills but half don’t have time to upskill
Institute of Banking report says there is ‘clear recognition’ roles will evolve to demand new skill levels
Number of CAO applicants hoping to study veterinary medicine almost triples
Arts degrees at Trinity College Dublin see 6.5 per cent increase in applications
Medical Council ‘actively engaging’ in case of UCD student, Dáil hears
Ruth Coppinger calls for intervention by Minister for Health to ensure student finishes medical degree without further delay
The traditional arts degree has had its day. It needs to be reinvented, not dumped
A narrow definition of value has crept into the debate about the worth of third-level courses
Joining Cern brings Ireland into cutting edge research on the universe
Almost by accident, the organisation’s work created the world wide web
Good at sport? Here’s how to get a scholarship in Ireland worth up to €10,000
Many third-level colleges now offer financial and other assistance to outstanding sportspeople, some with lower academic thresholds
‘We don’t have a plan’: Invasive species take hold as action lags legislation
Sitka spruce, sika deer and common garden plants are all invasive species with potential to cause harm to native varieties
Medical student fails to secure injunction stopping UCD disciplinary procedure
Man facing allegations of violent, abusive and threatening behaviour claimed prejudice towards him
Students from King’s Inn and solicitors’ society progress to Irish Times Debate final
The competition, now in its 66th year, took place at Rathgar Methodist Church in south Dublin
Did ‘divine intervention’ on Merrion Street lead to a cure for leprosy?
As with many great discoveries, there was an element of chance involved for Cork-born scientist Vincent Barry
UCD business student exposed himself to three women in ‘brazen’ public incidents
Rishabh Mahajan (30) pleads guilty to four counts of offensive conduct of a sexual nature
UCC and Kings Inns come out tops in first Irish Times debate semi-finals
Sixty-sixth annual contest took place at University College Cork on Friday
Rejuvenating soils and nature through regenerative farming
Better productivity has come at expense of ecosystems but new and old practices show their vibrancy can be restored
Remote working: ‘I will overdeliver because I know this is a privilege’
Many employees say they have found a better work-life balance with remote and hybrid working
Who invented the digital computer?
That’s Maths: German engineer and inventor Konrad Zuse is considered as the inventor of the modern computer but was frustrated in his attempts to secure a patent
Gaisce Gold Awards: ‘You have made an enormous difference’
President Catherine Connolly says participants had taken meaningful steps towards ‘a lifetime of active citizenship’
Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation
Former chief medical officer says opt-out from pollution restrictions is worrying for water quality
Ireland’s AI crossroads – regulation and the race for talent
Without affordable housing, visas and coherent ICT infrastructure, artificial intelligence researchers will move overseas, say experts
Tackling inequities in healthcare through psychology and research
Research lives: Dr Paul D’Alton on cancer diagnosis and the major mental and emotional toll it has on individuals and their families
Disruption near Dublin Airport and in city centre as taxi drivers stage Uber protest
They demand immediate end to fixed fares scheme where passengers agree to a set fee beforehand
SNP leader John Swinney: ‘Scotland and England are going in completely different directons’
Scotland’s nationalist first minister visits Dublin on Tuesday and Wednesday to talk economics, culture and space rockets
The Dead review: Joyce’s perfect story finds wonderfully playful expression in this Christmas gem
Theatre: Louise Lowe’s returning production honours Joyce without embalming him, letting his world breathe again
Annemarie Ní Churreáin: ‘There’s a deep respect embedded in Gaeltacht culture for troublemakers’
Poet reflects on how here upbringing has shaped her works, including her latest collection Hymn to All the Restless Girls
An Coimisiún Pleanála gives go-ahead for Clonskeagh student accommodation
Case was before planning body after appeals lodged by Eglinton Residents Association and two individuals
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