€300,000 allocated to colleges to support Travellers in higher education
The funding is to support Traveller students progressing to higher education and during their studies.
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The funding is to support Traveller students progressing to higher education and during their studies.
The move comes as efforts step up to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the community.
Simon Harris also defended the fact that college fees would remain the same, even as courses move online.
Employers will be given incentives to hire apprentices and young, unemployed workers.
The two-metre social distancing rule is also expected to apply on university campuses that reopen in the autumn.
A recent study by DCU proved that access programmes help improve participation by refugees in higher education.
There is a focus on student learner needs and wellbeing at the moment.
Online exams or rescheduled exams will take place instead.
The Department of Education has funded the nationwide project.
20 female-only professorships are expected to be in place by September this year.
A 2015 review found several institutions had no public appointment or tendering procedure for the employment of chaplains.
There has been a 45% increase in students from non-EEA countries since 2013.
New figures show that Ireland’s undergraduate population has grown by 8% over the last five years.
I’m a single mother of four who was once homeless but now I’m working and studying for a degree. I want to let everyone know about An Cosán Virtual Community College, writes Róisín Kelly
Minister for Higher Education says the statistics paint a picture of our third level institutions hot housing harassment and assault.
The CSO and HEA released the report that monitored graduates from 2010 to 2014.
It comes after a report last week into universities found “unacceptable” financial practices.
“Even in high-tech companies you need non-graduate staff to fill a lot of roles within the company.”
Alternatively, it might mean student loans. A new report by an expert group puts three options up for consideration.
The union said a 1% levy on profits could be used to remove the €3,000 student registration fee.
We know very well the negative consequences of a student loan system. Just look at the United States, writes Julien Mercille.
International tuition fees have become an important source of revenue for cash-strapped Irish universities.
Anna Kern and her mother moved to Ireland from Ukraine in 2013.
An independent panel, chaired by former European Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, is to investigate the issue.
Union says academics’ working hours are far greater than established norms.
Demand for education expanded during the crisis and it looks set to grow further. We must respond proactively.
A new report also found that less deaf students are now attending college in Ireland.
A new survey has also found that the majority want them to progress to higher education.
The Higher Education Authority said that Ireland is now at a “tipping point”.
Ireland’s top ranked institution is now 71st in the world, while two universities in the UK have moved up in the top ten.
A report from the Higher Education Authority says we “urgently need to tap into the deep reservoirs of disadvantage”.
It found that half of 30-34 year olds have third level qualifications, the highest level in Europe.
The minimum grade requirement for job applicants is different depending where someone graduated.
Irish universities have been identified as the worst in the world at attracting industry funding, but it doesn’t have to be that way, writes Barry Heavey.
SUSI authorities say dozens of students haven’t been ruled on from last year – leaving them in limbo for their college future.
The EU group chaired by former president Mary McAleese recommended certified and continuous training for university teaching staff.
Today’s business at Leinster House will include a debate on employment rights for immigrants of questionable working status.
South Tipperary County Council says it decided not to link grant payments with the household charge after looking more closely.
Leaving Cert results are being issued to over 55,800 students around Ireland today.
Fine Gael TDs are threatening a revolt over plans to consider the value of family farmland when considering a grant application.