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# send silence packing

On a busy campus, an empty bag for every young life lost by suicide

A new campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of suicide.

49.5k

Dec 22nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# home from home

1,500 student beds on the way to Dublin thanks to major US developer

Hines says it could deliver as many as 1,500 beds in the coming years.

16.2k

Dec 21st 2016, 10:46 AM

# college digs

Dublin is getting 571 new student bedrooms

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the development.

19.6k

Dec 16th 2016, 6:10 AM

# UCD

Student considered moving university over way her sexual assault allegation was handled

Gardaí are investigating the alleged incident, which occurred on 31 October last year.

24.3k

Dec 6th 2016, 9:30 PM

# happy relations

12-month J1 visas will still be around for another three years at least

There had been questions over whether the agreement would be terminated.

8.9k

Dec 6th 2016, 8:01 AM

# buskers bar

Bar at centre of alleged 'no blacks allowed' incident concludes "that no discrimination occurred"

Three South African students were allegedly refused entry from Buskers Bar in Temple Bar on Sunday 5 June.

37.4k

Nov 28th 2016, 6:05 AM

# campaign promise

Enda says he hopes the J-1 programme won't be scrapped, despite Trump warning

During his election campaign, Trump said he wanted to end the visa scheme

18.2k

Nov 23rd 2016, 7:26 PM

# Cape Town

A row over college fees in South Africa has escalated into major unrest

Yesterday, riot police dispersed students who gathered outside parliament.

8.1k

Oct 27th 2016, 8:41 AM

# Blackrock Clowns

School to hold meeting after clowns enter school grounds and 'terrified' students

The Nightmare Realm director explained to us what happened that lead to three scary clowns roaming around a school’s private grounds.

46.1k

Oct 12th 2016, 10:45 AM

# Change generation

Decision time: How to decide on the career that's (hopefully) right for you

Choosing a career is one of the most important decision you will ever make – so don’t just fall into it.

16.5k

Sep 26th 2016, 11:00 AM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Does Ireland really have the "highest education" in Europe?

Junior Minister Eoghan Murphy made an effort to impress international viewers on CNBC this week. But did he over-state the case?

80.3k

Sep 25th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Change generation

The psychology of house sharing: how to get on with the people you're living with

Can’t we all just get along? Former Olympic team psychologist Niamh Fitzpatrick helps us understand why housemates fight.

21.6k

Sep 21st 2016, 11:00 AM

# Change generation

What one tip would you give students to make the most of college?

Getting the balance right in college can be tough. We asked students how to manage being happy AND productive.

11.0k

Sep 19th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Change generation

Budgeting is boring? A guide to why - and how - you need to master the purse strings

A third-level student will need at least €11,000 to get through the college year, living away from home.

20.0k

Sep 16th 2016, 11:00 AM

# cutting the cost

The Greens aren't happy that people on €75k are getting cheaper bus fares than students

That party wants the Tax Saver scheme rolled out to students.

19.9k

Sep 13th 2016, 12:15 PM

# niteline

'It’s extremely difficult to call up a stranger and start pouring your heart out'

Meet the volunteers answering late-night calls from students who need to talk.

9.6k

Sep 11th 2016, 8:45 AM

# Third Level

More than 2,500 second round CAO offers are out today

Accepting the new offer will automatically cancel a previous acceptance.

17.3k

Sep 1st 2016, 7:00 AM

# C U Next Tuesday

Those controversial C*NT nightclub stamps are coming back to Dublin for one night only

Ah. Classic times.

5.8k

Aug 25th 2016, 10:58 AM

Voices

Here's what students need to know when looking for accommodation

Threshold’s Michael McCarthy Flynn talks about ways to protect yourself in the rental market.

703

Aug 22nd 2016, 7:00 PM

# check it out

You can find all of the Round One CAO points right here

Do you have what you need for your preferred course?

107k

Aug 22nd 2016, 6:01 AM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Do Irish students really pay some of the highest fees in the world?

As tens of thousands await CAO offers, FactCheck examines how the financial burden awaiting them compares with students in other countries.

37.7k

Aug 19th 2016, 5:24 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you be happy for a student to rent your spare room?

Given the scale of the rental crisis being seen in Ireland, USI is requesting that people make their homes available to students.

37.8k

Aug 18th 2016, 10:06 AM

# august rush

People asked to rent spare rooms to students as accommodation crisis continues

Tens of thousands of students are looking for accommodation, with the new academic year just around the corner.

29.1k

Aug 18th 2016, 6:05 AM

# gis a naggin

13 tweets that sum up the phenomenon that is Leaving Cert results night

These streets belong to the Leaving Certs now.

9.2k

Aug 17th 2016, 9:30 PM

# divestment

Is a religious education better for students? We took a look

‘Catholic schools are more strict, the academic side of things follows in that pattern then.’

11.3k

Aug 3rd 2016, 9:05 PM

# Red C

Some landlords are demanding tenancy deposits of three months up front

A survey has also shown that 60% of people have had problems getting their deposit returned.

31.0k

Aug 2nd 2016, 6:10 PM

# CoderDojo

The group of children (including one 5-year-old) building the future of technology

More than 10,000 are expected to attend the CoderDojo Coolest Projects at the RDS today.

9.1k

Jun 18th 2016, 1:33 PM

Voices

Leaving Cert: seven years of hell in seven days

One reader tells us about her experiences of trying to overcome crippling anxiety during her Leaving Cert exams

1.4k

Jun 17th 2016, 7:30 PM

# no admission

Buskers Bar in Temple Bar investigating after students refused entry told 'no blacks allowed'

It’s alleged the three students asked to speak to a manager, but were refused.

52.6k

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Jun 10th 2016, 7:09 AM

# Me Nerves

No major surprises in English papers as the State exams kicked off today

The first exam for both sets of students this morning will be English paper 1.

31.7k

Jun 8th 2016, 8:40 PM

# Repeat of history

Students will face accommodation nightmare again this September

Student unions across the country are wondering how they will house students when the new term begins.

15.1k

Jun 5th 2016, 7:00 AM

# the hub

12 memories of Toxic Tuesday all DCU students treasure

RIP Toxic Tuesday, u are with the angles now xx

4.5k

May 15th 2016, 7:30 PM

# nui galway

Irish student whose mother had breast cancer is researching new ways to identify the disease

NUI Galway student Úna McVeigh started her PhD in September 2015.

22.5k

Apr 27th 2016, 6:15 AM

# That time of year

Students still in a 'mad rush' to do J1s in America despite strict new rules

Demand is as high as ever, according to the US Embassy.

20.0k

Apr 26th 2016, 1:09 PM

# unbeaten

Shane Duggan-inspired Limerick maintain 100% record

Both sides finished with 10 men in tonight’s closely fought First Division clash.

5.5k

Apr 22nd 2016, 10:57 PM

# so emojinal baby

These students had to write out 1,000 emojis because they were late for class

New age punishment.

5.3k

Apr 22nd 2016, 2:41 PM

# cold hard cash

Should businesses help to fund higher education? The TUI thinks so

The union said a 1% levy on profits could be used to remove the €3,000 student registration fee.

11.1k

Mar 24th 2016, 6:51 PM

# slap on the wrist

Trinity accused of breaking university ranking rules after asking graduates to complete survey

The university had contacted graduates and staff to request that they take part in surveys by university ranking institutions.

19.1k

Mar 22nd 2016, 10:44 AM

# South Africa

Scholarships for virgins: 'Abstaining from sex will change my future'

One South African mayor is offering scholarships to female students who can prove they are virgins.

22.9k

Mar 13th 2016, 12:01 PM

# decisions decisions

Here's what courses students have been applying for in this year's CAO applications

Nursing saw the biggest increase in applications since last year, while arts and social sciences had the biggest drop.

27.6k

Mar 9th 2016, 6:00 AM