College

Gardaí Launch Murder Inquiry After Death of Cork IT Student

Cameron Blair, a second-year engineering student, was stabbed after a group of young men gatecrashed a house party he was attending.
By Rachel O’Leary
Analysis

The Big Two Parties on Higher Education – In Their Own Words

Ahead of the election, Faye Curran looks back at the words and deeds of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael when it comes to third-level education in Ireland.
By Faye Curran

First-Year UCC Student and Family to Stay in Ireland After Deportation Revoked

The government has rowed back on a deportation order issued to Hamza Khan and his family last Friday.
By Danielle Varley

In Election Manifesto, USI Calls for an End to Student Contribution

USI's manifesto also argues for free public transport for students and legal protections for asylum seekers in formal education.
By Donal MacNamee and Cormac Watson

In UL, New Water Fountains to Take Seven Million Bottles Out of Circulation

The installation of refilling stations across campus is part of an effort to cut down on single-use water bottles.
By Sárán Fogarty

Trinity Student Tate Donnelly to Run for Election as Green Party Candidate

Donnelly, who announced his campaign today, is the youngest general election candidate in the country.
By Cormac Watson

Ireland Will Take to the Polls for General Election on February 8th

The dissolution of the Dáil will put pressure on higher education lobby groups to make third-level a significant issue for voters.
By Donal MacNamee

Government Must Give ‘Clarity’ on Voter Registration Ahead of Election, Says USI

USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick demanded that the government ensure voters registered in the last year will be automatically able to vote.
By Donal MacNamee

New College Deal With UPS to Create European Internships for Students

The new partnership will also allow students and staff to collect their online shopping parcels on campus at any time of day or night.
By Emer Moreau

Crash, Bang – Thumper? Meet the Band Taking Dublin by Storm

Six-person band Thumper have made their mark on Dublin's music scene with a sound covered in fuzz yet still relatable to their growing fanbase.
By Joe Coughlan