Making it Work Institute of Sustainability Studies looks to quadruple student numbers this yearThe online ed-tech company has its eyes set squarely on the future as it targets growth in new sectors
Commercial Property DNG offers 500 places to transition year students on its real estate programmeProgramme aims to provide students with a first-hand understanding of working in the Irish property sector
Opinion Eithne Shortall: Why state funding of private schools has become a political hot potatoPlans by by Sinn Féin and Labour to phase out public funding for fee-paying schools has put the funding of education firmly on the agenda
Israel-Hamas War Jewish students sue Harvard citing anti-semitism on campusStudents claim that Harvard University has failed to enforce policies that should protect Jewish students from anti-semitic speech and conduct
Israel-Hamas War Trinity’s provost criticised by ex-students for not speaking out on Israel-Hamas conflictLinda Doyle came under fire for not condemning Israeli strikes on Gaza by former students who spent time in Jerusalem documenting human rights violations committed by Netanyahu’s regime
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: US universities blew chance to set Israel record straight Academia should be able to say uncomfortable things but on some issues, particularly antisemitic, absolute clarity is necessary
Education Opinion: Having a phone-free school life has made all the differenceTransition year student Cathy Keogh gives her backing to the banning of phones at primary level
Public Spending Government approves €6 billion in department bailouts for 2023Health to receive €960 million bailout, Social Protection €1.1 billion, and education €850 million
Personal Finance Personal finance: How to fund your child’s education in school and universityThe cost of sending children to college could amount to €56,000 over four years, so it’s important to plan ahead
Education Simon Harris: Third level institutions must adapt to aid lifelong learningHarris said that a cultural change is needed across Ireland to address the changing nature of education
Innovation AI and mental health among main themes in BT Young Scientist submissionsOver 2,000 projects were submitted for the event which takes place in January
budget 2024 Foley plans to provide free school books for Leaving Cert studentsThe Minister for Education also said that the free secondary school books scheme would not cover fee-paying students
Education State to delay Leaving Cert reform over AI concernsEducation minister wants research into impact of generative AI before introducing teacher based assessment
Education Norma Foley pushes for ‘costed’ free secondary school books scheme in budget Attending the Fianna Fáil think-in Foley also said she was ‘very pleased’ that USC cuts were on the table
Sponsored Building a better working world with EY’s Graduate ProgrammeApplications for the EY 2024 Graduate Programme are now open, with the company seeking candidates from a diverse range of disciplines
Personal Finance Personal finance: College costs can be daunting, so learn how to finance them Many students struggle with living expenses, so it’s important to study the different ways to avoid the stress and focus on education
Personal Finance When it comes to paying for your child’s third level eduction, early planning is keyWith the lifetime cost per child potentially as high as €66,152, early preparation holds the key to financial readiness
Education Cost of secondary school over €3,500 a year - report28 per cent of parents have taken out a loan to help pay for their children’s secondary school costs
Comment Shane Coleman: Tomorrow’s economy faces harsh lesson if we can’t fix today’s teacher shortageIt’s back to school time, but the lack of educators is creating a crisis that is not getting the coverage it deserves
Personal Finance Careful planning and savvy shopping help reduce back-to-school costsWith more parents finding school expenses to be a considerable financial strain, preparation is key