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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.
It's Active School Week and students are being encouraged to get out and try new activities
“We’re aiming to get everyone moving, and that’s particularly important for children.”
DCU president calls for government intervention as student complex hikes rents by 27%
A group of students staged the protest last night in response to the hikes.
Due a student grant? Applications open today
The national awarding body is expecting an increase in applications.
'Religious groups shouldn't be involved in sex education'
Proposed legislation seeks to remove religious ethos from sex education in schools.
'We are not cash cows': Hundreds of Trinity students rally through the campus over resit exam fees
A group of up to 40 students had been occupying the college’s dining hall over the past few days.
Trinity students occupy building and block entrances in protest against exam resit fees
The Students’ Union President is due to meet with the university’s Vice Provost on the issue.
Trinity heads for another south Dublin showdown as it plans 300 more student beds
The college has run into several planning disputes with Dartry residents over student housing.
Students' exam fee protest shuts down access to Book of Kells
Trinity students have released a list of demands.
Ex-Munster centre Cian Bohane to lead Ireland Students against Scotland
The 26-year-old is the star name in a talented Irish team to travel to Edinburgh this weekend.
'I'm grateful to be here': Florida shooting survivor thanks people who saved her life
Maddy Wilford suffered multiple gunshots to the chest and abdomen, and had lost a lot of blood when emergency responders reached her.
Here is what Trump's notes for meeting with shooting survivors said
Students have called on the US President to tighten gun controls.
Students who opt-out of religion classes should be taught another subject
Richard Bruton said the new guidelines would mean children who don’t study religion “will no longer be sitting at the back of the class”.
Gardaí advise students to be 'streetwise' ahead of Donegal Tuesday
NUI Galway and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have distanced themselves from the event since 2011.
374,000 students get access to free online GP consultations
The USI has said the move will help students who are struggling financially.
Medicine students forced to resit exam after initial Christmas paper revealed to be 'compromised'
A high proportion of second-year medical students studying the ‘Cell Cell Communication’ module were found to have achieved A grades in the ‘compromised’ exam.
One-third of students are experiencing serious financial problems
Just under half of third level students’ monthly expenditure is provided by someone other than the student, usually a parent or partner.
'People don't realise how dangerous it is for kids': Students develop alarm to stop hot car deaths
It alerts a child’s parents if they are left in a car.
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