coronavirus

Large Lectures, Labs and Tutorials Likely to Return Next Term

Accommodation supports are also being developed for students, with an option to pay rent monthly along with the ability to terminate a lease at one month’s notice.
By Jody Druce

Colleges to be ‘Primarily’ In Person for Next Academic Year, Says Harris

Harris also said that the number of students would likely increase by around 4,500.
By Cormac Watson

COVID Conspiracy Theorists Converge on Trinity’s Lloyd Institute

The group appeared to be targeting Trinity’s Prof Luke O’Neill, who has led the charge over the past year in educating the public about the coronavirus and vaccines.
By Cormac Watson

The Key Points for Higher Education in the Government’s Recovery Plan

A major pandemic recovery package, which was announced today, aims to create a 'pipeline of highly skilled graduates'.
By Jody Druce

How Students Became the First Casualties of the PUP Withdrawal

The government today announced that students would lose the pandemic unemployment payment come September 7th.
By Cormac Watson

Abolition of PUP for Students ‘Detrimental’ for Education, Says USI President

The government today announced that students who have lost work due to the pandemic would no longer receive PUP after September 7th.
By Emma Taggart

Main Takeaways from the Summer Reopening of English Universities

Increased testing, social distancing and outbreak planning will be staples of university life in England this summer.
By Cormac Watson

President Higgins Thanks Students for ‘Spirit of Citizenship’ in Pandemic

The president gave a virtual address to third-level students today.
By Emer Moreau

English Universities Return to In-Person Learning Activities

Student leaders have criticised the UK government for delaying the reopening of universities.
By Sárán Fogarty

Student Nurses and Midwives to Receive Backdated COVID Grant by June 1st

The €100 grant was met with frustration when it was announced earlier this year.
By Sárán Fogarty