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Non-binary and under-16’s left out of gender recognition act again

December 11, 2019

LGBTQ+ groups expressed “disappointment” after the government didn’t implement certain recommendations made concerning the Gender Recognition Act.

25,000 social housing tenants to be affected by rent increases

December 11, 2019

The city council plan to raise the rent costs by January 2020, after releasing a report that stated they are almost €33 million in debt as a result of unpaid rents.

7 year difference in life expectancy of Ireland’s richest and poorest

December 11, 2019

The divide is revealed in The National Deprivation Index for Ireland from Trinity College. Researchers analysed life expectancy by deprivation at a county level and found that life expectancy in the most deprived county was 7 years lower than in the least deprived county.

Proposed homeless hostel opposed by businesses

November 27, 2019

The public meeting in Dublin city centre where a majority opposed the opening of the emergency accommodation for 155 homeless adults on Aungier street, followed statements from surrounding businesses of seeking a High Court injunction.

DCU research centre to develop new Educate Together framework

November 27, 2019

DCU’s Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection (EQI) was commissioned by Educate Together to develop a “national Quality Framework for Ethos in Educate Together Schools.”

Harris meets NSAC for the first time after the cervical check scandal

November 27, 2019

Minister for Health, Simon Harris met with the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) for the first time on the 18th of November.

Digital library available for students with visual impairments and print disability

November 27, 2019

Bookshare Ireland, the country’s largest digital library was launched on Thursday 14thof November by The National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI), in partnership with the Department of Education and Skills.

Anonymous donor gives one million to UCC business school

November 27, 2019

An anonymous donation received by Cork University Business School (CUBS) will be used to support scholarships, practical experience initiatives and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Older people need to use it or lose it according to DCU research

November 27, 2019

Older adults must continue to do strength training exercises in order to maintain any gains according to a new study led by researchers at the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU.

Students remaining in education longer impacting on labour market

November 27, 2019

Labour market participation is yet to return to pre-crisis levels due to young people remaining in education longer…

Dublin Bus to introduce 24 hour routes

November 27, 2019

Dublin Bus have announced that the number 15 and 41 buses will become 24 hour routes on December 1st.

Human rights organisation calls for state to address online harassment in Ireland

November 27, 2019

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has warned that justice is not being served to victims of online harassment and that perpetrators are going unpunished.

New revenge porn legislation will cover deepfake technology

November 27, 2019

Deeptrace, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity company, published a report this year which found 96 per cent of the deepfake videos on the internet are pornographic videos. And 100 per cent of the deepfake content on pornography websites contain female subjects.

Ireland has the potential to become a global research centre after Brexit

November 27, 2019

The annual Higher Education and Research conference took place this past weekend with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce calling on policymakers to pursue and strengthen their relationship with universities in the United Kingdom.

Demand for places in DCU MSc of Psychology and Wellbeing expected to grow

November 27, 2019

The programme is the first of its kind being offered in Ireland and according to DCU’s Dr. Sinead Smyth the MSc will offer “student’s an opportunity to benefit from the strong track record of wellbeing research in the school of Psychology at DCU.”

Focus Ireland to open family centre for the homeless in Dublin City Centre

November 27, 2019

Focus Ireland are seeking donations ahead of the opening their first ever family centre for the homeless in Dublin City Centre before this Christmas

DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award

November 27, 2019

DCU’s Access Scheme was nominated for the award of Best Public Service in the Fingal Business Excellence and CSR Awards.

College awareness week promotes third level education to students from all backgrounds

November 27, 2019

College Awareness Week runs from the 17th to the 23rd of November and aims to promote third level education to students from all backgrounds

New drug can successfully treat patients with Cystic Fibrosis

November 27, 2019

The majority of people with Cystic Fibrosis can be treated with a new drug called Trikaftatm, according to new research.

DkIT strike action called off as management pledge to work towards TU status

November 27, 2019

Planned strike action by staff at the Dundalk Institute of Technology has been called off after management committed to pursue Technological University status.

USI votes to support student rent strikes

November 27, 2019

The Union Students of Ireland (USI) has recently voted to support student rent strikes across the country.

Future sustainability of Irish higher education to be scrutinized in EU review

November 27, 2019

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has announced that a contract has been awarded by the Structural Reform Support Service (SRSS) of the European Commission for an economic review to be conducted on increasing future sustainability of higher and further education provision in Ireland.

News

Non-binary and under-16’s left out of gender recognition act again

7 year difference in life expectancy of Ireland’s richest and poorest

Proposed homeless hostel opposed by businesses

DCU research centre to develop new Educate Together framework

Harris meets NSAC for the first time after the cervical check scandal

Digital library available for students with visual impairments and print disability

Anonymous donor gives one million to UCC business school

Older people need to use it or lose it according to DCU research

Students remaining in education longer impacting on labour market

Dublin Bus to introduce 24 hour routes

Human rights organisation calls for state to address online harassment in Ireland

Ireland has the potential to become a global research centre after Brexit

Demand for places in DCU MSc of Psychology and Wellbeing expected to grow

Focus Ireland to open family centre for the homeless in Dublin City Centre

DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award

College awareness week promotes third level education to students from all backgrounds

New drug can successfully treat patients with Cystic Fibrosis

DkIT strike action called off as management pledge to work towards TU status

USI votes to support student rent strikes

Future sustainability of Irish higher education to be scrutinized in EU review

DCU expert does not believe British military will be prosecuted for war crimes

USI will campaign for free sanitary products in colleges

USI support campaign to support bilingual signs in Northern Ireland