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Possible changes to the pandemic unemployment payment

October 14, 2020

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted at the possibility of restoring previous Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) rates to introductory levels for those in sectors badly affected by COVID-19.

Trinity launches Ireland’s first on-campus testing programme

October 14, 2020

Trinity has launched Irelands first on-campus testing program. Currently only for symptomatic cases, the program could evolve into one of the countries largest testing schemes.

UCD hired COVID-19 compliance officers to enforce national regulations

October 14, 2020

UCD has hired Covid-19 compliance officers as part of additional measures in order to ensure that students are following the current health regulations and restrictions.

Self isolation in DCU: A strange beginning to an Erasmus year

October 14, 2020

“I am trying to be as positive as I can and adapt myself to this new situation, trying to make the most of it, always with precaution of course.”

Student teacher placement provides an added obstacle to a challenging year

October 14, 2020

A poll conducted by the placement team and six of the bEd class reps found that 20% of the 200 students who responded have yet to find a school for placement.

The USI launch #EducationForAll campaign

October 14, 2020

The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope to highlight students’ experiences with fees and accommodation and demand a total reform of the current systems in place.

Nadia Power has the season of a lifetime

October 14, 2020

A profile on Nadia Power and an exceptional track season this year despite COVID-19 challenges.

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

October 14, 2020

Dublin star Diarmuid Connoly has officially retired from inter-county action.

Dundalk F.C. set for the golden stage

October 14, 2020

Dundalk’s win over the Faroe Islands opposition KI has created a windfall in prize money for them. Not only do they get the prestige of being only the 3rd side to reach the group stage

Enola Holmes investigates untold histories

October 14, 2020

Enola Holmes would give Jo March a run for her money – she’s the plucky, chatty heroine 2020 needs.

Billie Piper shines in ‘I Hate Suzie’

October 14, 2020

This show is an addictive dark comedy-drama with great writing and excellent, authentic acting.

The casting bias in Hollywood

October 14, 2020

Famous alliances within the film industry beg the question, are characters written to fit a specific actor, or do these actors authentically suit the role?

Our whole species was brought into being after millennia upon millennia of evolution. Adapting to changes in our surroundings, while difficult for the modern-day homosapien, is a skill that is embedded in our genetic history.

Why you should use SPF all year round

October 14, 2020

Sunscreen appeared on the market in the 60s even though early forms like “Coppertone Suntan Cream” had existed since 1938. The “Coppertone girl” helped to popularise sun protection in the 50s. (Three-year old Jodie Foster kicked off her acting career in a Coppertone commercial.)

Budget 2021 invests €50 million into financial assistance fund for third-level students

News

Possible changes to the pandemic unemployment payment

Trinity launches Ireland’s first on-campus testing programme

UCD hired COVID-19 compliance officers to enforce national regulations

Features

Self isolation in DCU: A strange beginning to an Erasmus year

Student teacher placement provides an added obstacle to a challenging year

The USI launch #EducationForAll campaign

Sport

Nadia Power has the season of a lifetime

Diarmuid Connolly retires from Dublin GAA

Dundalk F.C. set for the golden stage

The Hype

Enola Holmes investigates untold histories

Billie Piper shines in ‘I Hate Suzie’

The casting bias in Hollywood

Lifestyle

Turn and face the strange

Why you should use SPF all year round

Gwyneth Paltrow’s tips for clean sleeping

Gaeilge

Rudaí a dhéanamh le linn ordú dianghlasála

Rudaí le haghaidh an deireadh seachtaine

Orthorexia: A mhínítear

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