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Brother John Dooley reckons in all there are 55 to 60 Irish athletes on scholarship this year, a still-successful side of the sport that is sometimes forgotten. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Where are they now? Ireland’s ‘lost’ scholarship athletes

For young Irish athletes, the scholarship path to US universities is far from a dead end

Study finds sharp rise in self-harm among teenage girls

In Ireland, peak rate for self-harm is 15-19 years for women and 20-24 years for men

Sylvia Plath’s youthful letters rescue her from the bell jar Sylvia Plath

In her own words, Plath’s passion for life and carefree side get a welcome airing

'A university should never be a safe space' Former leader of UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage. Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters

Opinion: TCD student Jessica Jacques argues that Nigel Farage should be allowed to speak at a Hist event in Dublin next year.

Diary of a tortured Ireland soccer fan Who put the ball in the Welsh net? James McClean turns to celebrate his winning goal at Cardiff City Stadium earlier this month. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Irish fan Michael Keaveny chronicles his day in the lead up to Ireland’s crunch World Cup qualifier with Wales in Cardiff.

Think of a budget airline. You see? Negative publicity works The whole kerfuffle started when a new episode of Rick and Morty made reference to a Szechuan sauce promotion by McDonald’s in 1998 to promote the Disney film Mulan. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters

A ‘PR disaster’ involving McDonald’s and Szechuan sauce will actually benefit the restaurant

Life on the road: Playing gigs to no one. Losing money. Sleeping on floors James Byrne performing  with Soak. Photograph: Joey Wharton.

James Byrne is no innocent when it comes to touring in bands, but he’s fired up about the potential in Irish music

I Am Not a Witch review: Serious satire on a terrifying phenomenon Margaret Mulubwa in I Am Not a Witch

Rungano Nyoni’s knockout debut tackles the treatment of ‘witches’ in Zambia

Arts degrees: Can universities save them? Jibes about arts degrees and low-paying jobs provide plenty of material for meme makers online. Many colleges are now reforming their courses to place a greater focus on boosting graduates’ employability

Rising numbers are shunning arts courses due to poor job prospects – but colleges are responding with revamped degrees

Storm Ophelia: Schools expected to reopen on Wednesday Fallen trees in Sutton, Dublin. Schools will be closed for a second day in both the Republic and North on Tuesday.  Photograph:  Dara Mac Dónaill

Second day of closures to allow for authorities to check for damage in buildings

Anti-abortion UCD students’ union president says she has been subject of ‘bullying campaign’ UCD students’ union president Katie Ascough (pictured second from right) in a promotional picture released as part of her campaign against an  impeachment bid.

Katie Ascough says group of students have been determined to impeach her

The Student Staple: Pasta Pasta allo Genovese. Photograph: Deborah Ryan

How much pasta should you use? Deborah Ryan has some solid blunt advice for students (and anyone else who just want to make dinner!)

More than 1,400 Leaving Cert results upgraded on appeal More than 1,400 Leaving Cert exam results have been upgraded this year following appeals by students. Photo: Bryan O’Brien

Almost 15 per cent of all rechecks were successful, with just four results downgraded

Committee calls for grants to be made available at private colleges Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton was  urged to implement the findings of an Oireachtas report which says grants should be made available to eligible students attending private colleges. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Hundreds of students from less well-off families say they are unfairly denied support

Shop on UCD campus raided by men with gun and iron bar The Centra shop on the UCD campus

Robbers ran away with cash through UCD campus

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Offbeat

Dogs use ‘puppy eyes’ on purpose, study finds Dogs use ‘puppy eyes’ on purpose, study finds

New research claims that canines move their faces in response to human attention

A loaded gun and a deadly row over wandering cattle A loaded gun and a deadly row over wandering cattle

James Flynn never held a revolver before, but on a summer night in 1926, he had a dispute to settle

Get that job!

From college to employment

Christmas is over and it won't be long before the summer is upon us. For some it will be time to start thinking of trying for that great job, whether full-time or part-time.

The Curriculum Vitae: What are the most important aspects of your CV?
The Interview: What to do if the interview is slipping away
  • The job offer: Should you accept the first offer – what if it’s not really what you want?

Postgraduate Options

We spoke to three careers experts about the most frequently asked questions they face and the most common scenarios facing their clients. Photograph: IADT Dún Laoghaire The most common questions and answers for postgrads

Peter McGuire speaks to three careers experts about the most frequently asked questions they face and the most common scenarios facing their clients

With more than 40 per cent of undergrads going on to postgrad, careers offices in colleges are crucial in advising undergraduates of their options. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images How to select the right postgraduate course for you
The intersection between finance and technology has undergone a huge shift which is changing the face of the financial services landscape. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images Matching your skills with demand in the labour market
  • Positive employment prospects for graduates ‘le Gaeilge’
  • Better financial and employment prospects for postgrads

Business Colleges

Business graduates will develop a set of generic skills which they can apply throughout their working lives in any career area. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images Why business degrees are such a popular third-level choice

One in every six 2017 CAO applicants for a level 8 degree lists a business course as their first option

“Ask yourself, ‘What do you want to get out of the course? Is it just for the sake of doing a course? Is it because you want a particular job?’ ” File photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images Where to? Choosing a business course
Recently compiled rankings found that, on average, female participation in top Executive MBA (EMBA)  programmes is just 28 per cent.  Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images Tackling the gender imbalance in business schools
  • Funding and sponsorships for business courses: what to know
  • How the right college course can help you get ahead
  • Find the right business course for your needs
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The Student Hub: some previous contributions

The Disable Inequality campaign called for a full-time cabinet minister for disability inclusion before the recent general election. 'My disability is invisible to everyone but me'
For students, one of the most tangible features of the EU is the Erasmus program. Photograph: Getty Images Finding yourself - and the world - on Erasmus
Back row left-right) Republic of Ireland's James McCarthy, Jonathan Walters, Daryl Murphy, Darren Randolph, Ciaran Clark, Richard Keogh, (Bottom Row L - R) Wes Hoolahan, Robert Brady, Jeff Hendrick, Seamus Coleman and Glenn Whelan pose for a team group photo during the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Playoff second leg at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA The man who safeguards Ireland's Euro 2016 hopes
When you drink excessively, the liver stops producing glucose in order to process and clear alcohol from the body. This results in hypoglycaemia, which can send your cravings through the roof. What does binge drinking do to your body?

Careers

A medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin Life after you graduate: what are the best options for you?
  • Nora Ide McAuliffe

There are plenty of options available to students in their final year, from graduate programmes to working abroad or further study

High hopes: millennials with an engineering degree may think they will be on a major project straight away. Photograph: Thinkstock The millennials who think they’re simply the best
Graduating students may be looking to move towards work or further study For some just out of college, the jobs front looks positive
  • Overqualified: Workers who know too much
  • The graduate hiring fair at the RDS gets bigger

Fashion

Sunglasses €12.99, coat €69.99, bag €39.99, bracelet €12.99 Thanks, Portuguese Penneys: how Parfois won hearts in Ireland
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan

Its stores look like luxury boutiques but its prices are low. No wonder so many Irish people shop there

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Marian Keyes There I was in Naples astonished I hadn’t been mugged 16 times
Aisling Byrne and Ali Kelly of Nu Wardrobe, which is based on the formula of “look good, save money, reduce waste”. Irish eco-friendly alternatives to the big fashion chains
  • Laura Kennedy's 5 favourite eyeliners that are easy to use
  • The big sleeve style trend is spreading like a virus

Student Resources

Study: How to find the right course

More than half of all undergraduates now go on to postgraduate study and there are plenty of courses to choose from

Study: Staying on top of the exam workload
Careers: Resources for jobseekers
  • Perspective: 10 tips to deal with exam stress
  • How to take back control of your mood
  • Studying in Europe: Low fees, more choice
2nd level Student Hub Dedicated site for secondary school students
 
The Student Hub Calling all students! Click here to claim your free Irish Times digital subscription!
 
Higher levels of education increase employability as well as salary. Photograph: iStockphoto/Getty Images
Postgraduate Options The most common questions and answers for postgrads
 
Tweets from https://twitter.com/eocaollai/lists/student-societies
Graduate Options Moving up a level to master the job market?
 
College Newspaper Digest What's happening in your college? Find out here...
 
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1916 guide People, places and events: The Irish Times guide to the 1916 centenary
 

Movies

Welcome newcomer Valkyrie is given a boozed-up, kicking-out-time vigour by Tessa Thompson Thor Ragnorak

 

In Geostorm, most of the good, dumb action seems to have taken place before the opening credits roll Geostorm

 

Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor in The Death of Stalin The Death of Stalin

 

Is the voiceover a case of panda-ing to the American market? Earth One Amazing Day

 

Margaret Mulubwa in I Am Not a Witch I Am Not a Witch

 

Hints & Tips

Study: How to find the right course
Study: Staying on top of the exam workload
Careers: Resources for jobseekers
Perspective: 10 tips to deal with exam stress
How to take back control of your mood
Studying in Europe: Low fees, more choice

Give me five

Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with Welsh Rarebit There's eating and drinking in this soup with Welsh Rarebit
Lilly’s favourite luxurious twist on the classic cheese and toast is Welsh Rarebit - a delicious cheese sauce made with beer or stout and enriched with egg Lilly Higgins: Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with Welsh Rarebit
    How to make the best Philly Steak Sandwich at home
    Philly cheese steaks sandwiches
Simple roast chicken with an exotic, luxurious twist

Galleries

BUNGEE JUMPERS: Some of the 245 people attempting to set a new world record for group bungee jumping, from a 30m-high bridge in Hortolandia, Brazil. Photograph: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters Images of the Day
GETTING WARMED UP: Musicians Sean Ward, Cora O'Connell and Patsy Hanly in Cryan's Teach Ceoil, Carrick-on-Shannon, when details were announced of next weekend's Sessions at the Shannon traditional Irish music festival. Photograph: Brian Farrell
Images of the Weekend

Tech tools

Microsoft Surface Arc mouse boasts sleek and clever design
Cut down on your battery waste with Batteroo
Super Nintendo Classic Mini review: A nice trip down memory lane
Review: My UV Patch by L’Oreal
Aiding the eternal quest for a good night’s sleep

Music Reviews

Niall Horan: Flicker

 

Leroy Hutson: Anthology: 1972-1984

 

 Jessie Ware: Glasshouse

 

And So I Watch You From Afar: The Endless Shimmering

 

Slow Place Like Home: When I See You ... Ice Scream!

 

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