Tags : Pól Ó Dochartaigh

Universities plan easier access for NI students to colleges in South

Artificial intelligence could pose ‘major threat’ to college qualifications

03 Oct, 2023
steve
AI, ChatGPT, cheating, Pól Ó Dochartaigh, UG
Teaching

Call for tougher Leaving Cert grading as university dropout rates climb

CAO chief warns of drawbacks from built-in grade inflation on college offers

Number of Leaving Cert students who secured top grades soars by 1,600%

Students could miss out on preferred courses under hybrid Leaving Cert, universities warn

Hybrid exam system creates inequalities – NUI Galway Registrar

Call to tackle ‘cruel’ grade inflation as college points hit new high

‘Hard reality’ some students won’t get first CAO choice

Students should consider not returning home at weekends – CAO board chairman

11 Sep, 2020
steve
CAO, coronavirus, Lorna Fitzpatrick, mental health, Pól Ó Dochartaigh, USI
Life

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