#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’.
Republican group Saoradh 'aggressively trying to recruit' students at University College Cork
The university is currently reviewing CCTV footage in a bid to identify the individuals responsible.
Countries that help working class students get into university have happier citizens
That’s according to a study published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education
The State won't know how many homeless students will be sitting the Leaving Cert this summer
Neither the Department of Education nor the State Examination Commission keep those details.
Leo says he supports school students going on strike next week as part of global action on climate change
Friday, 15 March has been named as an international day of action on climate change.
Students say Dublin Buses are not stopping for them outside UCD at night
Students have said this is a regular occurrence at stops on campus from around 10pm onwards.
Divilly taking sensible approach with UCD stars juggling college and county commitments
John Divilly is chasing his third Sigerson Cup title as UCD manager.
Number of students in higher education continues to grow as sector takes in €1.1bn in fees
New figures show that Ireland’s undergraduate population has grown by 8% over the last five years.
This futuristic pod is making college life easier for students with autism
The sensory pod helps students take a break away from the hustle and bustle of college life.
Two days have been added to the Leaving Cert timetable
The two new days bring the total examination to 15 days in June.
'We're not ignoring the elephant in the room': Officials hope new law can deal with rising student rent
The Housing Committee was told today that students are sleeping in cars due to high rent costs.
Champions! UCD clinch First Division title after Conor Davis hits late equaliser
The Students lifted the silverware after a 1-1 draw against Finn Harps.
The Junior Cert results are out today - here's all you need to know
Grades in the pillar subjects of Irish, English, and Maths remain relatively unchanged from previous years.
Here's what student accommodation in Dublin looked like back in 1984
The price will probably make your eyes water.
70% of female students in Ireland experience sexual hostility or gender harassment
54% of first-year women students reported experiencing sexual hostility or crude gender harassment since starting college.
CAO issues thousands of 'Round Zero' offers to prospective college students
A total of 4,738 offers have been issued today, before Round One offers are made to Leaving Certificate students on August 20.
NUI Galway repays students fees after complaints about course
The Students’ Union described the situation as “appalling”.
'I feel more secure': How HomeShare has been bringing the old and young together
We visited John and Amy who have been taking part in the service.
Case filed against student accommodation provider that plans to increase rent by 18%
NUI Students Union said, “NUI Galway can’t become an elitist university only accessible to those who can afford ever rising rent.”
Leaving Cert students sat the first ever Politics exam today - here's what was in it
A tweet from Leo Varadkar featured on the first ever exam.
The Leaving Cert kicked off with a 'radical' English Paper One (featuring an O'Donovan brother)
There were a few surprises in the Higher paper but the Ordinary one was relatively straightforward.
Parents and students are being asked for their say on the use of smartphones in schools
Age restrictions, the use of phones in the classroom, and the taking of photos in school are just some of the issues being consulted on.
It's official - the more points you get in your Leaving the more likely you are to get through college
“Those entering with lower points are much more likely to not progress compared to those entering with higher points,” a new report claims.
Tens of thousands of young people could miss deadline to register to vote
Some 27,000 students have registered in recent months.
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