# College

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# college scandal

Desperate Housewives actress Felicity Huffman to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

Another dozen parents charged in the case have also agreed to plead guilty.

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Apr 8th 2019, 10:21 PM

# cao applications

CAO points set to jump for languages and the humanities this year

A total of 73,034 applications were received by CAO by the due date on 1 February.

20.5k

Mar 9th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Dublin city centre

Potential conflict between cyclists and pedestrians cited as College Green plaza plans rejected

The plans have been the subject of heated debate for some time.

19.8k

Oct 17th 2018, 10:50 AM

# CAO 2018

There's still time to apply for some CAO courses through the 'Available Places' facility

Available Places are places that remain unfilled in particular courses after all offers have been made and waiting lists have been exhausted.

13.5k

Aug 21st 2018, 11:31 AM

# don't panic

50,000 students receive CAO offers today. Here's the points breakdown and what happens next

Over half of those applying for a Level 8 course will be offered their first choice.

73.1k

Aug 20th 2018, 6:00 AM

# CAO 2018

Open thread: What did you REALLY need to bring with you to college?

And what do you really wish you had remembered to pack?

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Aug 15th 2018, 8:15 PM

# Consent

70% of female students in Ireland experience sexual hostility or gender harassment

54% of first-year women students reported experiencing sexual hostility or crude gender harassment since starting college.

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Aug 7th 2018, 8:41 AM

# College

CAO issues thousands of 'Round Zero' offers to prospective college students

A total of 4,738 offers have been issued today, before Round One offers are made to Leaving Certificate students on August 20.

38.8k

Aug 2nd 2018, 6:10 AM

# College

Thousands may be losing out on tax relief for third-level fees

People have been urged to check if they’re eligible ahead of what can be a very expensive time for students and their families.

38.7k

Jul 28th 2018, 7:45 AM

# decisions decisions

Time is ticking - The CAO change-of-mind deadline is tomorrow

From 5.15pm tomorrow, applicants will no longer be able to change their preferences for the courses they would like to do.

9.3k

Jun 30th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Education

Fall of Irish universities in world rankings 'disappointing but not a surprise'

Trinity College Dublin has lost its place in the top 100 universities.

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Jun 6th 2018, 9:53 PM

# scorecards

It's official - the more points you get in your Leaving the more likely you are to get through college

“Those entering with lower points are much more likely to not progress compared to those entering with higher points,” a new report claims.

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May 18th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Research

50% body burn used to kill people up to the age of 40 but now half can survive 95% burn

Researchers of a new study are hoping their findings inspire burn units to try to keep people with extensive burns alive as it can be done.

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Mar 10th 2018, 5:30 PM

Voices

'I started using a wheelchair at 18 and instantly became isolated but I just want to be wanted, like everybody else'

‘People get tired of the fact that I live with my physical issues every day as if it’s a burden for them’, writes Niamh Ni Ruari.

25.0k

Mar 5th 2018, 6:30 AM

# videodoc

374,000 students get access to free online GP consultations

The USI has said the move will help students who are struggling financially.

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Feb 6th 2018, 6:10 AM

# Rise of the Machines

Ireland wants a future where AI makes medical decisions and delivers jail sentences

The University of Limerick is to teach a Masters in Artificial Intelligence.

25.1k

Jan 28th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Money Money Money

One-third of students are experiencing serious financial problems

Just under half of third level students’ monthly expenditure is provided by someone other than the student, usually a parent or partner.

14.4k

Jan 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM

# job fairy

Most Irish university graduates are employed in Dublin and Cork

Concerns have been raised about the lack of graduates finding employment in regional areas.

9.3k

Jan 19th 2018, 6:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'Not everyone needs or should have to go to college'

All I was left with was over three thousand worth of debt, no job prospects and a qualification no better than my Leaving Cert, writes Laura Buckley.

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Jan 10th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do we put too much emphasis on third-level education/going to college?

New statistics show that private schools still have greater numbers of students progressing to third-level.

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Dec 5th 2017, 8:07 AM

# education fair

'There's so much potential in every young person in care, just like there is in every young person'

An education fair is being held to showcase options for young people in care.

5.8k

Nov 18th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Texas Tech

Student arrested after police officer shot and killed at Texas college

The student was being taken for a “standard debriefing” after drugs were found in his room.

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Oct 10th 2017, 6:59 AM

# Belfield

Woman threatened with gun in UCD campus shop raid

The incident happened at the Centra shop on campus on Wednesday evening.

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Oct 6th 2017, 7:32 AM

# Flying the flag

UCD record memorable win as they come from behind in Uefa Youth League first leg

The SSE Airtricity League U19 champions saw off Molde tonight.

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Sep 27th 2017, 9:03 PM

# IT Carlow

New course hoping to make most of brewing and distillery 'renaissance'

18 students will soon start the honours degree course, the first of its kind in Ireland.

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Sep 5th 2017, 6:20 AM

# seeking arrangement

Why is a 'sugar baby' coaching event coming to Dublin?

The popular sugar baby website Seeking Arrangement is hosting the event next Friday.

41.6k

Sep 3rd 2017, 7:30 PM

# CAO

Want to check the CAO points? We'll have them right here from 6am

Whatever the college, whatever the course, we have you covered.

33.7k

Aug 20th 2017, 8:15 AM

# namely: debt

12 differences between going to college in Ireland and going to college in America

Fraternity houses would not work here at all.

38.0k

Jul 19th 2017, 8:00 AM

# student gaffs

8 things you could buy for the cost of rent in the new student accommodation in Dublin

That’s a lot of instant noodles.

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Jul 18th 2017, 9:00 PM

Voices

'Education is important. The government should pay us students to go to college'

I can’t afford to go to college in September because I am unemployed, writes Declan Lavin.

18.8k

Jul 16th 2017, 3:00 PM

# second scoop

These students want to use ice-cream to help ex-prisoners find employment

We spoke to the students and Stan Yanchev, who works with them.

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Jul 15th 2017, 8:00 PM

# mature students

Received a CAO offer today? Here's what you need to know

Over 6,600 people, mainly mature and deferred applicants, will get offers.

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Jul 6th 2017, 6:20 AM

# tag yourself

The 15 people you will find in class in every arts degree

Are you the GAA boy skulling a carton of milk in class?

10.3k

Jul 3rd 2017, 9:00 PM

# decisions decisions

Last-minute surge expected ahead of CAO change-of-mind deadline tomorrow

Last year, over half of applicants made changes before the deadline.

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Jun 30th 2017, 7:20 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Have you ever cheated in an exam?

Your daily bite-sized ballot break.

26.3k

May 15th 2017, 12:45 PM

# COllege row

'No plans' to close GMIT Mayo campus despite Luke 'Ming' Flanagan claims

The MEP yesterday released a statement claiming that the campus had been downgraded without consultation or transparency.

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May 11th 2017, 6:06 AM

# feeling flaithulach

Nicki Minaj helped loads of her fans pay off their college fees over Twitter last night

She handed out approximately $22,000, by our calculations. Hon the Nicki!

5.8k

May 7th 2017, 3:34 PM

# Good job

Three Irish colleges have made a prestigious Top 100 list

Which came out on top?

57.0k

May 3rd 2017, 4:13 PM

# drop outs

'It's not just getting your foot in the door': Over 6,000 third-level students don't make it to 2nd year

While the majority make it to their second year, a sizeable portion of students do not.

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Apr 27th 2017, 3:45 PM

# Under Pressure

How students at Irish universities are buying unprescribed 'study drugs' to deal with exams

“Once I sat in the library for 13 hours straight and didn’t even take a break. I did my thesis in one whole night.”

81.4k

Jan 8th 2017, 10:00 PM