Ireland’s newest university is officially open for business
A bold new technological dawn for several regions. Spanning six campuses across four counties, Ireland’s first trans-regional university has officially opened its multiple sets of doors as of Friday, 1 October. The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest – or TUS for short – comprises a student population of over 14,000 with a staff […]
4 years ago
Simon Harris confirms universities will reopen on campus from September as “essential service”
The state announced €105 million in funding for the reopening of the sector. Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has confirmed that third-level universities will be permitted to reopen on campus from September. The government announced that it will be putting €105 million in state funds towards the reopening of the sector, with a further €21 […]
5 years ago
Simon Harris says colleges to offer online learning alternatives after September reopening
“We are eager to keep what has worked during Covid.” Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has said that colleges and universities will be encouraged by government to offer online learning alternatives after their September reopening. The Minister also said that he is hopeful for a return to as many college facilities as […]
5 years ago
Government issue new coronavirus guidance for third-level students and institutions
Students will not be made to keep two metres apart during lectures. The government has issued new coronavirus guidance for third-level students and institutions. It confirmed that students will not be made to keep two metres apart from each other during lectures, and will be advised to wear face coverings if social distancing can’t be […]
6 years ago
QUIZ: How well do you know Ireland’s colleges and universities?
Brought to you by Iarnród Eireann A true test of your WIT. From Cork to Carlow, or from Dublin to Galway, we’re not exactly short of colleges and universities. Whether you want to study medicine or become a qualified filmmaker, you don’t need to look much further than our own emerald isle. With that said, […]
7 years ago
Three Irish universities have made it into the top 150 Young Universities of the world
Three Irish universities have named among the world’s best third-level institutions under 50 years old. Dublin City University, University of Limerick and NUI Maynooth have all been honoured with a place in the top 150 ‘young’ universities, an index which employs the same metrics as The Times’ Higher Education World University Rankings. Maynooth finished the […]
10 years ago