#Students
Leaving Cert: Polymetrika was paid €91,500 above agreed cost for work after daily rate kicked in at end of contract
To date, €163,000 has been paid to Polymetrika for the calculated grades system.
'There are penalties, absolutely': Minister says there are sanctions associated with Polymetrika calculated grade contract
The cost of the calculated grades system is €160,000.
Gardaí in Galway deny claims they will share student addresses with colleges over house parties
The Mayor of Galway said that gardaí would be passing the details of students who have house parties to colleges.
Some students with reduced campus hours backtrack on decision to live away from home
One NUIG student is trying to leave his accommodation partly due to rising cases in Galway.
1,600 drivers, more buses and 650 bus escorts: €137m spend gets green light so school transport can run at 50% capacity
Over 97,600 children are being transported daily to school.
NUIG students warned they could face expulsion if they fail to stick to Covid-19 guidelines
Students have been urged to “socialise safely and call out reckless behaviour”.
NUI Galway to refund students who don't take up places in campus accommodation this year
Students were informed late in August that their time on campus may be limited this year.
No fall in student rent prices over the past year, report says
The latest Daft.ie report shows rents have remained largely unchanged across the country for students.
Psychologists launch guidance to help teachers and pupils returning to school
The guidance says that health and wellbeing should be prioritized for school staff.
Education minister faces pressure to reveal school reopening plans
Labour leader Alan Kelly called for Education Minister Norma Foley to take questions on the matter next week.
Leaving Cert results date: ASTI criticises announcement but says 'at least there's now certainty'
The publication of this year’s results will not be available until 7 September.
Lack of safety guidance on schools putting staff and students 'at risk', warns trade union
Fórsa was critical of the Department of Education in a submission to the Dáil’s Covid-19 committee.
3 in 10 female third-level students have experienced non-consensual penetration, survey finds
That’s according to a new national survey published by NUI Galway’s Active Consent Programme.
Student radiographers will be offered three-month paid contract from 18 May
The students had been calling on Simon Harris to pay them for their work during the pandemic.
Minister reminds that SUSI grants and other student funds continue as more applications expected
There is a focus on student learner needs and wellbeing at the moment.
INMO calls on HSE to pay student nurses and midwives during Covid-19 outbreak
Hundreds of student nurses are set to begin their unpaid work placements this month.
Students vacating Trinity-owned accommodation to be refunded - but private renters face uncertainty
Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin called for clarity to be given to those in rental accommodation at this time of national crisis.
Student housing crisis: 'We have students who are sleeping in cars, on their friends' floors'
UCD’s Welfare Officer said that students are coming to her office with sleeping bags.
Universities put Irish students in Italy on high alert as number of coronavirus cases there rockets
More than 10 people have died from the virus in Italy as confirmed cases reach over 280.
Watch: Conor English smashes in late equaliser for Wexford
Meanwhile, Cabinteely roared into the new First Division season with four goals in 45 minutes against Bray.
'We're the ones who will suffer': Secondary school students stage climate change protest
Gardaí had said they would not sanction the protest but it went ahead anyway this afternoon.
Gardaí 'won't sanction' climate change protest by secondary students in Dublin tomorrow
Gardaí warned the students that the potential for crowd trouble could lead open to “criminal proceedings” against those with a duty of care.
Trinity students advised to cancel study trip to China amid coronavirus fears
A number of colleges have issued advice to their students.
'It's heartbreaking': Concern for students amid fears UK will pull out of Erasmus programme post-Brexit
Thousands of students from all over Europe, including the Republic of Ireland, go to the UK as part of the programme each year, and vice versa.
This wristband subtly alerts teachers when a student with Autism is feeling overwhelmed
The project is on display at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition this week.
UCD appoint former Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United striker Myler as new manager
The 43-year-old began his League of Ireland career with the Students.
Student grants: Barring orders will no longer be accepted as proof that parents are separated
Barring orders were included on a list of acceptable documentation students could use to prove their parents were separated.
Half of LGBT+ students have heard homophobic or transphobic comments from staff members at school
73% of LGBT+ students surveyed said they feel unsafe at school.
Dublin universities send warnings to students over mumps outbreak in the capital
In September, Health Protection Surveillance Centre was notified of 69 cases of mumps.
Gaeltacht grant to be restored for trainee teachers but not all students will be eligible
Minister Joe McHugh announced the measure in his department’s Budget 2020 briefing.
Opinion: Many students will be locked out of third-level if costs and supports don't start to balance
The cost of accommodation, grant reductions and rising fees are causing real challenges to young people.
64,300 Junior Cert students get their results today - here's how they got on
Nineteen students secured 11 higher/common-level A grades and distinctions this year.
Five-star Dundalk demolish UCD
Daniel Cleary struck twice as the Louth club maintained their lead at the summit.
Family of Laura Brennan say today is a 'bittersweet day' as the HPV vaccine is extended to boys
First-year students will be able to get the HPV vaccine this September.
The average nationwide rent is now €1,391 per month - a record high
In some areas, the average cost of rent is *much* higher than the average mortgage.
Rise in college students skipping lectures to go to work because of financial struggles
The survey finds that 55% of students say they are missing their lectures in favour of paid work.
FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?
Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.
Students should be 'vigilant' in the search for accommodation, student unions warn
Thousands of students are now on the hunt for accommodation.
CAO issues thousands of 'Round Zero' offers today - here's what happens next
Round Zero offers must be accepted by 7 August at 5.15pm.
Students warned to watch for rental scams ahead of house-hunting season
The USI says people are ‘taking advantage of the housing crisis and accommodation shortage’.
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