The pandemic has exacerbated hardship and isolation for many in Dublin flat complexes

Niamh Damery hopes ‘Econooc’ hive will raise awareness of declining bee population

Dr Anita Finnegan of Nova Leah and Ailbhe Keane of Izzy Wheels among the finalists

Catering to the children’s market has provided lucrative business opportunities for these entrepreneurs

Hugo Byrne became disillusioned after a stint in art school but now has the sharpest blade in the box

Many of us see the levels of patience, persistence and personal attention that goes into the role of an educator

Design team behind new Gaillimh typeface believes font captures Galway's essence

Swiss exhibition’s feminist curators highlighting gender imbalance in the art world

Bank art with low estimates and paintings by David Clarke among items for sale from €100

Young people see chance to redraw entire political system they inherited from their parents

As funding for the arts continues to erode, here are the questions to ask on the doorstep

Dutch artist drew, painted, made prints, jewellery, bronze works and pottery

Can crash courses in everything food-related set you up for a career of culinary greatness?

Some pioneering outlets are refusing to serve customers who don’t have reusable cups

No better way to weigh up your study options than by visiting the campuses and facilities

‘We don’t allow ads with content that features sexually suggestive posturing ’

Sale includes lesser-known works by Patrick Leonard, George Campbell and May Guinness

Barbie fans can now accessorise their Barbie’s wheelchair with an Izzy Wheels design

A short segment on a TV programme led me to a course in costume design and I’m really excited about the future

Exhibition showcases 250 pieces from established and up-and-coming artists

Just what is student life like in and around our main third-level campuses?

‘We share a love of this place. We need to stand together if we’re going to save it’

Society should go back to its roots, as scattergun use of venue is not helping it fulfill its potential

An art college does not produce artists, but nurtures the talents of those showing promise

A digital wallet to rival state-backed money systems, Libra will need clear regulation

The society, founded in 1731, has always had innovation as its central focus

NCAD director says creativity may be more vital than Stem subjects for jobs of tomorrow

Sonya Lennon: My journey started as a student of communications at Coláiste Dhúlaigh

Festival celebrates the area’s cultural and architectural icons with talks and tours

Winning entry from Naoise Hennessy (16) “worthy of a place in any public gallery”

Top of the bill at O’Reillys is a sapphire and diamond necklace with an estimate of €24,000-€26,000

Food File: Four of the country’s most exciting destinations for food fans

From photography to dress design, here’s some of the Irish making it in New York’s fast-paced fashion industry

It’s estimated only a quarter of NUI graduates vote for the Seanad, but it’s not that simple

As Bauhaus school celebrates its centenary, a conference looks at its conceptual legacy

Long-standing policy has been under review in light of diverse student population

Ask Brian: Rules vary across colleges and individual programmes

Lack of policial action on climate change has spawned a movement of strong, committed environmental activists

Irish teachers’ qualification standards still among the world’s top countries despite fall

Designer Lisa Carson has found the ideal work-life balance on the Mediterranean island