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Has traditional teaching passed its sell-by date?

October 26, 2016

With almost 10,000 leaving certificate exam appeals this year, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon looks into the difference between leaving certificate education and university education, and argues that perhaps a change is necessary.

Does DCU deserve more credit than it’s given?

September 28, 2016

DCU was one of seven Irish third-level institutions to fall in the QS World University Ranking published this month. Despite the rankings, Brion Hoban believes that DCU is thriving and improving in various aspects with every passing year.

Irish universities don’t make the cut for top 200 global rankings

September 28, 2016

No Irish University has made the Times Higher Education top 200 colleges in the world for the first time since the rankings began.

67% of Donegal students receive third level assistance

November 18, 2015

The Higher Education Authority said in a recent study that 67% of Donegal students receive some level of state funded assistance in comparison to only 35% of students from Dublin.

USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety

October 14, 2015

USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety

NUIG aims to be in top 100 universities globally by 2020

April 8, 2015

Breaking into the top 200 universities in the world was part of the Vision 2020, a strategic plan for the next 5 years released by the NUI Galway last week

Final Year Reflection: Thx Fr Th Mmrs

April 8, 2015

Jade O’Leary looks back on her time as a DCU student. Warning: contains nostalgia.

Gender Imbalance warning to Irish colleges

February 25, 2015

Possible funding penalties on colleges to force them to rectify gender imbalances in leadership roles.

DCU is “just outside” the top 400 universities in the world

October 15, 2014

The latest Times Higher Education university rankings failed to include DCU, with many other Irish institutions experiencing a drop in scores.

DCU rises in top young university rankings

June 11, 2013

Just five universities from Great Britain rank ahead of DCU on the Top 50 Under 50 table.

Access Service applications increase by 75%

November 28, 2012

Dublin City University’s Access Service, a group which helps prospective students who may not consider university as a viable option due to financial or social reasons, says there has been a huge increase in interest