Daily Archives: 18 August, 2020

‘It is a nightmare …’ – UCD Students on the Closure of Montrose

The U-turn and After …

Leaving Cert students can only see estimated teachers’ marks or class-ranking if they appeal exam results

NI grades u-turn could cause problem for universities

Leaving Certificate students urge Government to scrap calculated grades algorithm

An escape route from Leaving Cert results chaos

Government announces new campus development at Limerick Institute of Technology

Extension plans announced for LyIT

Professor Paul Bartholomew appointed to £300k-a-year post as new Ulster University Vice Chancellor

New STEM/Agri-Tech building to be constructed in Tralee

Costs of third-level education provide hard lessons for students

A-levels: Queen’s University seeks ‘urgent clarity’ over U-turn

Pressure mounts for change to calculated Leaving Cert grading system

Minister Harris announces €4.3 million investment in enterprise research partnerships

UCD student accommodation block shut amid fire safety concerns

Q&A: Will A-Levels grading controversy affect Leaving Cert students?

Leaving Cert system is a ‘legal challenge waiting to happen’

Tender process for six higher education buildings due ‘immediately’

18 Aug, 2020
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AIT, Cork IT, DES, IADT, IT Tralee, MTU, PPP, TUD
Governance and administration

QUB in call for clarity over placements after A-level grades U-turn

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