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DCU slumps heavily in Global University Rankings

June 17, 2021

Dublin City University has taken a strong hit in the worldwide leaderboard of the best universities. Data from the QS World University Rankings 2022 showed that DCU has suffered a steep fall of 51 places,

Rapid antigen testing may be used to allow for on-campus learning

April 14, 2021

Minister Simon Harris announced last week that rapid antigen Covid-19 testing will be trialed at 4 universities and could enable a return to third-level education in autumn.

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.

How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic

November 11, 2020

Students across the country have had to adapt to learning online this year due to COVID 19.

RTÉ launch documentary series that follows disadvantaged students in Irish universities

November 11, 2020

“My Uni Life” is a five-part series documenting the lives of seven students from under-represented backgrounds as they face the different challenges that accompany starting university.

UCD professor wins Entrepreneur of the Year

November 28, 2018

UCD Professor and Researcher Eoin Casey awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at Science Foundation Ireland Awards 2018.

University of Limerick named Sunday Times Irish University of the Year

November 14, 2018

University of Limerick has once again been named Sunday Times Irish University of the Year

UK government to tackle grade inflation in universities

October 31, 2018

The UK government has announced plans to tackle grade inflation after an unprecedented rise in first class degrees in the last decade.

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.

DCU President calls for radical change to university funding

October 3, 2018

DCU President Brian MacCraith has called for universities to operate in a more entrepreneurial manner, in an effort to make the funding of third level education a more sustainable model.

The 8×8 festival makes it mark on DCU

October 3, 2018

The 8×8 festival ran by STAND came to DCU last week to promote their theme of “Identity and Discrimination” to students.

DCU falls in global university rankings

June 13, 2018

DCU has dropped 31 places in the world rankings of universities. Previously placed at 391st in the rankings, DCU now falls at 422nd.

Does university prepare students for life after college?

February 21, 2018

Nothing can prepare you for the sudden realisation you are out on your own, in a job, earning money and answering to someone who could potentially sack you for no good reason.

Taoiseach supports plan for ‘European University’

November 29, 2017

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar called for an Irish third-level institution to join the new network of European universities currently being proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Universities to lose research funding if more women are not promoted

November 15, 2017

Third level institutions have been warned they could lose access to research funding if they fail to promote more women to senior positions in colleges.

Almost 100 students drop out of DCU

November 15, 2017

Ninety-six students have dropped out of DCU so far this year and 40 people have also deferred their course for the year.

Women in NUIG gender discrimination case pressured to settle

October 25, 2017

Four female lecturers in NUI Galway are supposedly under pressure to accept a settlement after a gender discrimination dispute.

University and other options

October 4, 2017

Not everybody is academically minded and that should not be a problem. We shouldn’t be pushing the idea that going to university is the superior option. It should just be an option.

Pay gap for Irish Graduates wider than in Europe

September 27, 2017

The pay gap of Irish graduate students is much wider than that of European students, it has been found. The Education at a Glance report 2017 shows benefits for Irish graduate students as the Oireachtas

Endless options for life after university

April 5, 2017

Rachel Farrell takes a look into some options available for students following graduation from university.

Trinity college re-included in top 200 universities in the world

February 22, 2017

Following Temporary Exclusion Last Year, Trinity Ranked 131st in World by Times Higher Education.

NUIG students protest removal of Irish language as requirement for President

January 18, 2017

Students at NUI Galway are protesting against a decision to remove fluency in the Irish language as a requirement for the next President of the University.

Please, mind the gap year

November 30, 2016

The amount of students taking a gap year before college is increasing and taking the year out seems to be becoming very successful, writes Emily Crowley.

Fail grades to receive CAO points in new Leaving Cert system

November 16, 2016

There is a new grading criteria for students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2017 which results in students who attain a grade between the 30 and 39 per cent bracket will now receive 37 CAO points.

DCU incorporation reaches official completion

October 26, 2016

The DCU Incorporation Programme was finalised at the end of September, officially joining DCU, St Patricks College, Mater Dei and CICE as one legal entity.