‘You can’t force people to stay’: How to stop the exodus of Irish medical graduates?
Last year, 630 Irish doctors got visas to work in Australia, this year so far it’s 437. A senior medic says the numbers leaving are ‘off the charts’
Third Level
News and advice covering the third level education system.
The best exam essay I read this year was an angry – and refreshingly human – one
There’s a fatuous assumption that linking thinking and writing is some sort of inefficiency
Carlow College to close after almost 250 years
The almost 90 staff at the college, the second-oldest university-level institution in the country, will be made redundant
Did you hear? The Leaving Cert exams are just around the corner
This week in The Irish Times, Conversations with Parents brings you a special episode to help parents and students navigate the next few weeks
Hear and Dare: Your questions answered at this stage of CAO process
Hear and Dare connect students to supports including financial assistance, academic guidance and orientation
Why summer before sixth year matters for students considering UK university
Applications for UK universities take longer and involve more planning compared to CAO’s
How a PLC course can forge your path in education after the Leaving Cert
Post Leaving Cert courses can act as a stepping stone to university and the world of work
‘Could my son lose a college offer if CAO details incorrect?’
Parents should ensure that the correct Leaving Cert number is recorded when the Central Applications Office email arrives
Does it matter that Ireland’s bar staff and baristas are over-qualified? I think it does
If young people cannot secure jobs commensurate with their level of education, their ambitions will be dashed, creating resentment
Fianna Fáil created a middle class but has little to say to a generation unable to join it
With its disastrous housing policies, Fianna Fáil has lost touch with its own successes
‘Is a year studying abroad of sufficient value to justify the cost?’
If taking an undergraduate business degree in Ireland, your daughter will be in a highly internationalised setting. But there’s no substitute for studying abroad
Housing can be a hidden admissions officer for students - quiet, powerful and unaccountable
Denmark’s social housing model shows how government initiatives can build sustainable and affordable housing for mixed communities
What’s love got to do with it?
Let’s leave love out of the medical lecture hall and focus instead on empathy and understanding
‘My dyslexic son refuses to engage with school support services. Should I force the issue?’
Accepted Dare applicants receive the support of the university disability services throughout their college years
I was previously in care - what education supports might be available?
I am exploring options for further or higher education or training - can you suggest possibilities?
Palestinian student tops Dublin college class after creating AI-driven sustainability app
Elias Amro’s final project was the Student Outlet, a web platform which lets students buy and sell second-hand goods more easily
Students missing subjects over Government ‘failure’ to address teacher recruitment crisis – TUI
Teachers Union of Ireland president Anthony Quinn says teacher retention ‘remains a significant challenge’ in second-level schools
‘I would like to become an airline pilot. How do I begin the process?’
There are several ways into this lucrative and rewarding career
Why I decided to do a master’s in Luxembourg
Regaining my passion for reading led me from retail in Dublin to contemporary European philosophy at UniLU
‘Recognition of prior learning opened a door I didn’t know existed’
Because of my aviation background, I was able to gain advanced entry into an honours degree, with exemptions from modules where I could demonstrate competence
How to finance your postgraduate degree
Financial supports are in place for recent graduates and mature students alike
Career changers: The Irish professionals who have gone back to college
Changing direction at any stage of your working life can be challenging but highly rewarding
Thinking of doing an EMBA? ‘My advice is simple: grab the opportunity with both hands’
In a mid-management role, I saw the Executive MBA as the perfect accelerator to a senior position
Six things to consider before embarking on a postgraduate course
Working towards a postgraduate qualification requires careful thought and understanding of motivation and long-term goals
What employment opportunities are available in the current economic climate?
Further engagement with education can open doors for diversification into other areas of economic activity
‘The same week my youngest started junior infants, I started an executive MBA’
I didn’t just want to get better at what I already did - I wanted to understand how everything fits together: strategy, finance, operations and leadership
Classroom to College: Here’s something to take on board
What’s it like to be a student at one of Ireland’s most expensive schools?
MBA courses in Ireland: A guide to some of the most popular options
Many factors play a part in deciding which programme best suits your needs and expectations
What to consider when deciding on a postgraduate course in Ireland or abroad
From PhDs to master’s, research programmes or taught: we look at the types of courses available and where you can source further information
Office of the Planning Regulator faces overhaul amid concern over delays
Jack Chambers to brief Cabinet on plans aimed at speeding up critical infrastructure delivery
You don’t have to do a master’s: alternatives to traditional postgrad pathways
From microcredentials to Moocs, here is a quick guide to some of the faster, cheaper and more flexible education routes
‘I think my daughter would be suited to a job with a strong hands-on element or apprenticeship’
A three‑year OEM engineering apprenticeship opens doors internationally and provides access to further study in higher education
What are your options? A selection of postgraduate courses
From brewing and distilling to supply chain management, a wide range of postgrad study options is available
Is a plumbing career the answer to surviving AI?
Skilled trades regarded as safe from automation but still face social resistance
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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