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IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume

December 9, 2020

The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a single, clear health and safety plan to be published if face-to-face teaching in third-level colleges is to resume.

USI says Budget 2021 does not address underlying issues in higher education

October 28, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland said that Budget 2021 has “ignored the systemic barriers preventing students from accessing higher education,” in a statement posted on their website.

The USI says the Programme for Government lacks important details on issues relating to students

June 21, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has said that although they welcome aspects of the proposed Programme for Government the lack of detail on some of the key issues relating to students is concerning.

DCU “No Detriment” petition reaches over 3,000 signatures

April 15, 2020

More than 3,300 DCU students have signed a petition online safeguarding a “No Detriment” policy for third level students.

UCD to open library for students without internet access to continue coursework

April 1, 2020

University College Dublin (UCD) is opening one of its libraries on campus to accommodate students without reliable internet, or who do not have access to laptops at home.

Many student nurses pulled from placement but final years are expected to continue attending

April 1, 2020

Since the Covid-19 pandemic has made its way to our shores, certain colleges such as Trinity and DCU have pulled their first, second and third-year students from their clinical placements.

Irish universities to face financial challenges amidst Covid-19 pandemic

March 18, 2020

With Leo Varadkar announcing the closure of all schools, colleges and public offices till 29 March, universities are preparing contingency plans for moving classes online and delaying the academic year to discourage international students from cancelling enrolment.

Online petition created for students to continue studies at home amid coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020

The petition argued that studying at home would be safer than coming into college. It was created after the first case of the disease was confirmed in Trinity College. With over 500 signatures, the petition urged the college to allow students to complete their studies online rather than come onto campus and risk the spread of the disease.

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