Supports for Third Level Students and Researchers
Supports will take effect this week and will see money back in people’s pockets as students and their families prepare for the return to college.
Government
€5 Million in Mental Health Support for Students
€5 million in mental health support for students has been announced. The funding is an important investment in the wellbeing and support of students across the country. Minister for Further…
Future Living Laboratory and digital suite for ATU Galway
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced a project in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund…
Degree Programmes Available Outside Points System
A landmark change is taking place to ensure undergraduate students, for the first time, can earn a university degree outside the points system.
Minister Harris announces details of €113 million cost of education package for university students
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced further detail on the cost of education measures under Budget 2024.
€40 Million Funding for College Campuses
€40 million in capital funding has been announced for college campuses across the country.
€400 million investment in student accommodation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Housing Finance Agency (HFA) have agreed a new €434 million student accommodation financing initiative to support higher education institutions in the development of…
Economic and Social Research Institute Research on Undergraduate Student Mobility Between Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain
The Economic and Social Research Institute in partnership with the Shared Island Unit in the Department of the Taoiseach have published new research on undergraduate student mobility between Ireland, Northern…
€500 Student Grant
Students are being reminded to take advantage of the new student supports as it emerged only one in four of those eligible had applied for a €500 student grant towards…
Increase in the Number of Third Level Places Available in Healthcare Courses
A significant increase in the number of third level places available in healthcare courses, including therapy places to support disability services, has been announced.
Technological Sector Advancement Fund
A new €50 million fund to advance the strategic development of the technological sector has been launched. The Technological Sector Advancement Fund (TSAF) is the successor to previous funds such…
Historic change in third-level education introduces degree programmes outside points system
A landmark change to ensure undergraduate students, for the first time, can earn a university degree outside the points system has been launched.
€40 Million in Funding to Improve College Campuses
€40 million in funding to improve college campuses has been announced..
Leaving Certificate 2023 Results Dates Announced
This year's Leaving Certificate 2023 results will be issued on Friday, 25 August 2023.
Funding to support Educationally Disadvantaged Learners
€5 million in funding has been announced to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education.
SETU to Expand Presence in Waterford
The South East Technological University (SETU) has been granted approval to expand its presence in Waterford.
Education Indicators for Ireland 2022 Published
The Education Indicators for Ireland 2022 has been published which covers all levels of education starting with early years, working through school education, further and higher education, and through to…
€4.3 Million to Assist Third Level Students with the Cost of Living
€4.3 million to assist Third Level students with the cost of living has been announced to assist students with books and class materials, rent, childcare, transport among other things.
PATH 4 project roll-out for universal design, autistic students and students with an intellectual disability
The PATH 4 project roll-out for universal design, autistic students and students with an intellectual disability under the National Access Plan will support inclusive universally designed higher education environments as well…
National Review of Gender Equality in Irish Higher Education
The Second National Review of Gender Equality in Irish Higher Education has been launched.
