University News Archives – Page 2 of 18

Covid one year on – students reflect on another St Patrick’s Day in lockdown

March 21, 2021

Students are disappointed with the underwhelming St. Patrick’s Day they faced this year.

Further funding needed to tackle sexual harassment in universities

March 18, 2021

The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) has called for increased supports and training for students to tackle sexual harassment in Irish universities.

University students are struggling to complete practical courses online

February 11, 2021

Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities.

Students with disabilities increase their university offer acceptance by 22%

January 27, 2021

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) and Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) Annual Report 2020 published on the 11th of December shows a 22 per cent increase in offer acceptance for students with disabilities and 15 per cent increase for those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.

Minister of Further and Higher Education works with the USI to enhance student wellbeing

January 27, 2021

The Minister of Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has announced the formation of a working group dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of third-level students.

Study abroad programmes take a hit due to Covid-19

January 27, 2021

Uptake of Erasmus or study abroad programmes in Trinity College (TCD) dropped by 70 per cent in the first semester of this year according to Provost Patrick Prendergast, as reported by the University Times.

DCU students raise almost €21,000 for Movember

December 9, 2020

Dublin City University has raised almost €21,000 throughout November by growing out their moustaches as part of the Movember initiative.

The IUA say student experience is priority for universities in semester two

December 9, 2020

In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

Can’t Get Home – The initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland

December 9, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students within Ireland.

Ireland is still attracting international students

November 25, 2020

The decline in international students attending Irish universities this year was not as drastic as previously expected according to a report from The Times.

Graduating from university during a pandemic

November 22, 2020

Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faculty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career.

Student accommodation to be used as short term stay for tourists and other renters

November 11, 2020

Some 1,600 student accommodation in Dublin City Centre will be used by tourists and other renters for short-stay rental, after a deal was struck with Dublin City Council.

Simon Harris confirms additional €15million allocated to higher education

November 11, 2020

Simon Harris TD, confirmed that an additional €15 million is to be given to higher education institutions for capital works and equipment.

Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions

October 28, 2020

The government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.

Students to receive €250 payment under 2021 budget

October 28, 2020

Third-level students are set to receive a €250 payment in the coming year in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on students, as outlined in the Budget 2021.

DCU to receive almost €3 million in research funding

October 28, 2020

DCU will receive €2.9 million in funding towards academic research that was hindered by Covid-19.

DCU granted €20 million under Human Capital Initiative

October 14, 2020

Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has announced that €197 million in funding will be allocated to projects in higher-level institutions under the Human Capital Initiative, including €20 million for

Trinity Launches Ireland’s First On-Campus Testing Program

October 14, 2020

Trinity College (TCD) is the first Irish third level institute to launch an on-campus Covid-19 testing programme available for students and staff.

Female-only professor posts tackle gender imbalance in academia

October 14, 2020

Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has approved funding for 15 new female professor positions, to help reduce the gender gap that exists for senior academic roles.

University of Limerick appoints first female president of an Irish university

July 15, 2020

Professor Kersten Mey has recently been named as the new president of the University of Limerick (UL), becoming the first woman in Irish history to hold such a position.

Residents near UCC urge Gardaí to crack down on “student parties” amid tension

June 10, 2020

Frustrated residents living near University College Cork (UCC) continue to speak out against what they claim are parties being held in violation of Covid-19 restrictions, following a confrontation with students renting in the area.

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens

March 17, 2020

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens.

DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year

February 12, 2020

DCU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.

24/7 mental health text line launched by USI

November 27, 2019

A 24/7 mental health text line was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Monday November 18th.

USI and SIPTU launch postgrad charter

November 13, 2019

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SIPTU have partnered up together to create a Postgraduate Working Rights Charter highlighting and protecting the working rights of postgraduate students in third-level education.