Daily Archives: 08 April, 2010

70% of students oppose conferring fee, says IT poll

Food in UCD Students’ Union

A question (about universities, global challenges, and an organizational-ethical dilemma)

Designing a Course That Suits

No need for another report on bonus maths points – we clearly need them

Conferring Fee: All Bark and no Bite?

The mathematics test

Do you think universities are entitled to charge students to attend their conferral?

Delegates support call to reject pay pact

Let’s get students focussed on maths early

Universities and the avoidance of duplication

UCC defends decision on €65 conferring fee

Student union welcomes Coughlan proposals

FF Chairperson Calls for President’s Resignation

Hi-tech jobs boost after U-turn on maths bonus

Scowls speak louder than howls in frosty reception for Minister

Worth every cent

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