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Katie Ascough pictured in University College Dublin on Thursday night. Photograph: Jack Power Katie Ascough: some wanted to remove me from start

Former UCD Students’ Union president removed after vote

Encourage people to learn Irish, says President Higgins President  Michael D Higgins is seen during a speech to the University of Auckland on Friday as part of his visit to New Zealand. Photograph: Maxwells

‘People foisted attitudes on the language that really had nothing to do with the essential spirit’

UCD students vote to impeach union president Katie Ascough UCD students vote to impeach union president Katie Ascough

Referendum called after representative blocked publication of abortion information

Executive mentors wanted. Only millennials need apply Jay McKee (44), of Sachse Construction, meets with his mentor Erika Lawson (28) in Detroit. Photograph: Laura McDermott/The New York Times

Many young professionals have a new mandate: Drag the boss into the 21st-century

DCU set for showdown as Mercy welcome Courtyard Liffey Celtics Courtyard Liffey Celtics coach Mark Byrne with DCU Mercy Celtics’ Jazmen Boone. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Competition is really hotting up in the women’s Super League

Impeachment vote a ‘freedom of thought’ issue – UCDSU chief Katie Ascough, UCD Students’ Union president (second left), with supporters  at impeachment referendum hustings. Photograph: Jack Power

Move to impeach Katie Ascough follows removal of magazine page with abortion information

What’s it like to sleep in orbit? Glanmire students contact International Space Station Rory Fitzpatrick, chief executive of the  National Space Centre Ltd, with students, Kate Buckley, Eimear Manning, Melanie McGrath and Abbie O’Mahony  in Glanmire Community College as the school made  direct contact with the  International Space Station. Photograph: Jim Coughlan.

US astronaut Joe Acaba takes questions from Cork second-level pupils about life in space

‘I was told I would never go to college. Now, I’m a graduate’ Margaret Turley at the Trinity Centre for people with intellectual disabilities: now getting work experience at  consultancy firm EY and living away from home.  Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Trinity Centre for people with intellectual disabilities among winners of funding

Three UCD union officers campaign to impeach Katie Ascough  UCD Students’ Union president Katie Ascough (second from right) in a promotional picture released as part of her campaign against an impeachment bid.

Controversy follows student president’s decision to remove abortion data from magazine

Older, and wiser, students Colleges and universities are increasingly shifting their focus towards “lifelong learning”, identified as a key growth area in education over the coming years. Photo: iStock

Colleges are catering to a rapidly-growing section of the population: retirees

€60m loan for NUI Galway to finance ‘transformation’ of campus President of NUI Galway Dr Jim Browne: the university is nearing the conclusion of a capital development plan, which has “transformed” the campus. Photograph: Aengus McMahon

European Investment Bank funding will help build new college of medicine, nursing and health

Where are they now? Ireland’s ‘lost’ scholarship athletes 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

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

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Offbeat

Carded! Bridge does not qualify as a sport, says EU court Carded! Bridge does not qualify as a sport, says EU court

The English Bridge Union, which took the case, expressed disappointment at the ruling

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

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

Film still from We Margiela documentary: Jenny Meirens surveys a group photograph of the Marigiela team. We Margiela: In fashion, trying to please everyone you will get nowhere
  • Fashion
  • Deirdre McQuillan

A documentary on Belgian designer Martin Margiela, a man who never gave interviews

Up the glamour level and veer in a vampy direction. File photograph: Getty Images Halloween-friendly makeup you can wear all winter long
Rihanna hosts a pep rally to celebrate the launch of the autumn-winter 2017 Fenty Puma by Rihanna collection at Bloomingdales on 59th Street. Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Rihanna’s sportswear designs help lift Puma sales
  • Laura Kennedy's 5 best eyeliners that are easy to use
  • Thanks, Portuguese Penneys: how Parfois won hearts in Ireland

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

This fun-loving instant teen classic shoots for John Hughesian romance and scores with a slam dunk Happy Death Day

 

Call Me by Your Name

 

Breathe

 

Patrick Gibson (The OA, What Richard Did) is unpredictable and terrifying   Brendan O’Donnell who murdered three people in  1994 Property of the State

 

Grace Jones’ occasional rants are not the flighty acts of a diva, they are necessary for her survival Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

 

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

Make a little glacé icing to drizzle over the cake by mixing beetroot juice with icing sugar Beetroot and chocolate cake – no really, it’s delicious
Chocolate beetroot cake Chocolate beetroot cake
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

Galleries

HOME AT LAST: Ibrahim Halawa returned to Ireland on Tuesday after  being freed from an Egyptian prison following four years of appeals, adjournments, diplomacy, demonstrations and Dáil rows.  Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Images of the Week
Tapestry of Light is a new book by Tina Claffey exploring the natural beauty of the flora and fauna of the unspoilt raised bogs and wet woodlands of the Irish midlands.  -  Nature's Necklace, Little Brosna Callows, Co Offaly. All photographs:  Tina Claffey
Tapestry of Light - fabric of our bogs explored in pictures

Tech tools

Tech review: Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Ultimate Ears adds Alexa to new Blast speaker
Canon G1 X Mark III boasts DSLR quality in a compact camera
Microsoft Surface Arc mouse boasts sleek and clever design
Cut down on your battery waste with Batteroo

Music Reviews

Philip Selway: Let me Go

 

Julien Baker: Turn Out the Lights

 

Martin Hayes Quartet: The Blue Room

 

Lankum: Between The Earth And Sky

 

Adrian Crowley: Dark Eyed Messenger

 

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