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Students Must Have More Involvement in Institutional Decision-Making, Says HEA Report
Greater transparency, inclusivity and diversity must go beyond the legal requirements and the “students as customers” model should be avoided.
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Students Can Now Exclude up to €4,500 in Holiday Earnings When Applying for Grants
Improvements to student grant scheme, including an earlier opening date, announced by Minister for Education today.
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Hamilton Restaurant to be Converted into Bank of Ireland Branch and Business Incubation Hub
Students will have an opportunity to cultivate their business ideas in a high tech environment, College says.
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“Crisis Point” of Third-Level May Have “Serious and Irretrievable Implications”, says Report
Report conducted by national quality assurance body found “extensive and stark” references in reports conducted between 2008 and 2015.
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50 Scholars, 24 Fellows and Two Honorary Fellows Elected
Nobel Prize Winner William C Campbell elected to honorary fellowship alongside Vice Chancellor of Oxford, Louise Richardson.
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College Departments Spent Over €60,000 in 1592 Restaurant in 2015
The School of Chemistry – the biggest spender – was invoiced for more than €2,600.
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Academic Staff Embrace Networking to Fulfill University Goals
Why academic staff need spaces to network in an era of uncertain state funding.
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In San Francisco, The University Times Wins Six International Awards, Including Best Newspaper Design and Best Website
The newspaper was also awarded best magazine design, best redesign, best website redesign and designer of the year.
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After Concern Among Law Students, College Clarifies Impact of Education Project Mandatory Dissertation
First and second-year law students will not be forced to complete a dissertation, the Vice-Provost has said.
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Single Issues to the Fore in Many Speeches at Seanad TCD Panel Forum
Candidates by and large focused on single issues, from the financial system to the rights of older people.