Education Posts
New graduates see initial salaries fall and lack of jobs
May 9, 2010 | By Emma Gill
Starting salaries for graduates have plummeted and the one in ten are still seeking employment nine months after graduation, according to a new Higher Education Authority Report.
Record CAO demand sees points rise likely
May 9, 2010 | By Sam Matthews
A record level of demand for third level education courses will result in an increase in the CAO points required for many popular courses this year.
Eighteen people punished by plagiarism board over three years
April 5, 2010 | By Samuel Hamilton
FOI request uncovers figure after College View survey found 66% of students admit to plagiarising.
Overseas students may end up cash cows under Fine Gael
April 5, 2010 | By Emma Gill
Fine Gael’s new education plan may lead to international students being used as cash generators to subsidise the cost of educating Irish students, warned DCU president Ferdinand von Prondzynski.
Concern looms over new Minister for Education
April 5, 2010 | By Sabrina Ryan
Tánaiste Mary Coughlan was named the new Education Minister in last week’s cabinet reshuffle replacing Batt O’Keeffe.
As Maynooth lectures face overcrowding Ferdie says class sizes a concern for colleges
April 5, 2010 | By Sam Matthews and Rosie McCormack
DCU president Ferdinand von Prondzynski has warned that the problem of class sizes was of huge concern to the higher education sector in Ireland.
Sexuality conference hosted in DCU first for Ireland
April 5, 2010 | By Sabrina Ryan
DCU was host to Ireland’s first conference in sexuality studies entitled Self, Selves and Sexualities earlier this month.
66% admit to plagiarising
March 15, 2010 | By Samuel Hamilton
College View survey also finds 30% think it is necessary to plagiarise at some point.
Lecturer’s View: Maybe plagiarism is a way out for those afraid of writing an essay?
March 15, 2010 | By Mark O'Brien
DCU lecturer Mark O’Brien on the results of our plagiarism survey.
President’s View: Lack of understanding aids plagiarism
March 15, 2010 | By Ferdinand von Prondzynski
DCU president Ferdinand von Prondzynski on plagiarism.
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