Daily Archives: 24 March, 2020

Covid-19 Statement from the Department of Education and Skills

Trinity Ball Cancelled, With Ticket-Holders to be Refunded

Colleges to Remain Shut Until At Least April 19th, Says Taoiseach

Taoiseach says ‘everything possible’ done to ensure Leaving Cert will go ahead

USI: Student Nurses, Midwives on Placement Need ‘Urgent Clarity’

Thousands of students stranded at university amid UK lockdown

Students urged to ignore speculation about exams and keep focused on studies

A Longer Haul

Coronavirus Ireland: Maynooth University won’t re-open for face-to-face lectures for rest of academic year

UCD President Warns of ‘Very Severe’ Financial Impact for University Over COVID-19 Pandemic

Colleges to Remain Shut Beyond March 29th, Says Education Minister

Education Minister: Irish schools will not reopen after Friday

Student nurses must be paid for vital work – Senator Máire Devine

Academic Freedom

HEA Welcomes Publication of Report of Athena SWAN Charter (UK) Independent Review Steering Group

University researchers in Belfast have been awarded a grant to find a Covid-19 treatment

Kelly: Student nurses must be paid for work during Covid-19 pandemic

Waterford IT issue statement on coronavirus testing

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