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The IUA say student experience is a 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.

IUA helped to transport thousands of students through ‘Greet and Transfer’ desk at Dublin Airport

October 14, 2020

The IUA helped transport thousands of international students to their accommodation through their ‘Greet and Transfer’ desk at Dublin Airport. The program was not without its flaws, though.

Students left behind in Donohoe’s 2020 Budget

October 16, 2019

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe released the 2020 Budget last Tuesday afternoon, with few changes that will positively impact higher education students across Ireland.

Universities across Ireland call on the government to tackle funding crisis

October 31, 2018

Seven universities in Ireland are turning to the public to put pressure on the government for more funding, Ireland have the second highest fees in Europe and are looking to the government for a way to tackle the funding crisis in fear of a serious drop in university quality.

DCU joins Ireland’s Future Talent

October 3, 2018

DCU has joined a charter entitled ‘Ireland’s Future Talent’ which aims to make the Irish education system the best in Europe.

MacCraith amongst university presidents to back loans scheme

November 16, 2016

DCU President Brian MacCraith, along with other university presidents have backed the student loan scheme to tackle the funding crisis.