Rapid testing to be piloted in four universities, says minister
Antigen testing on construction sites will begin in a matter of weeks, say sources.
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Antigen testing on construction sites will begin in a matter of weeks, say sources.
There was a large increase in applications for medicine, too, with 4,031 first preferences.
The cases are “largely based around simple household visits”.
PhD researchers are not entitled to sick leave, annual leave, maternity leave or other workers’ rights.
The Cabinet is also due to be updated on the progress to date of the Government’s new task force on the delivery of vaccines.
Trinity professor Ciaran O’Neill says it’s time for Irish universities to address their own dark imperial past as students now seek real change.
Unpaid ‘teaching contributions’ expected in most universities and ITs but PhD candidates can’t get ‘a liveable wage’.
We look at the impact of insecure work on women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups in the sector.
Analysis reveals an average of over 11,200 lecturers working in temporary and casual contracts.
It’s understood 800 to 900 students may have lost out on a college place due to the situation.
One NUIG student is trying to leave his accommodation partly due to rising cases in Galway.
Harry McCann says students involved in recent ‘partying’ are not representative of the majority trying to study and live within Covid guidelines.
From the limited data available, there is just one black female professor who is working full time.
Students have been urged to “socialise safely and call out reckless behaviour”.
Minister Simon Harris says colleges have until February to publish their action plans on tackling sexual violence and harassment.
This academic year will be vastly different to previous years for third-level students.
With lectures moving largely online, students with a tough home life may find themselves with few good options.
Cullen, with no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
NUI Galway is offering students a reduced rent rate next year due to the ‘hybrid’ way universities are expected to operate.
More than 700 university students answered a new survey about the Covid-19 pandemic.
A 2015 review found several institutions had no public appointment or tendering procedure for the employment of chaplains.
Police said they had fired three live rounds at a protest site near the university.
It follows five months of unrest from pro-democracy protesters.
18 deaths and 1080 injuries in the US have been linked to vaping.
The survey finds that 55% of students say they are missing their lectures in favour of paid work.
Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.
Thousands of students are now on the hunt for accommodation.
Round Zero offers must be accepted by 7 August at 5.15pm.
Round A offers must be accepted by Wednesday 10 July at 5.15pm.
People who have applied to go to college or university can add, remove or change the order of their course choices.
That’s according to a study published in the British Journal of Sociology of Education
A total of 73,034 applications were received by CAO by the due date on 1 February.
Two years after their Sigerson Cup final victory against UCD in 2017, St Mary’s overcame the defending champions again.
The new Bachelor of Education programme is the first of its kind in Ireland.
New figures show that Ireland’s undergraduate population has grown by 8% over the last five years.
The academic claimed that a less qualified female colleague 15 years younger than her was chosen for the post.
Over half of those applying for a Level 8 course will be offered their first choice.
54% of first-year women students reported experiencing sexual hostility or crude gender harassment since starting college.
A total of 4,738 offers have been issued today, before Round One offers are made to Leaving Certificate students on August 20.
People have been urged to check if they’re eligible ahead of what can be a very expensive time for students and their families.