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ATU launch new BSc Honours Degree in Clinical Measurement Physiology in Ireland

A significant shortage of Clinical Measurement Physiologists both in Ireland and abroad is to be addressed immediately as the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has has just announced a new BSc Honours Degree in Clinical Measurement Physiology. ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:33

Stigma remains among students about apprenticeships versus degrees – survey

Stigma and dated views remain around apprenticeships as being second-rate to a university degree, a survey has suggested. Graduate careers service Prospects said views of apprenticeship content on its website have dropped by 7% compared with last ...

16 Aug 2022 at 17:20

100,000 sign petition calling for emergency budget amid cost-of-living crisis

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition supporting a call by former prime minister Gordon Brown for an emergency budget to tackle the energy and cost-of-living crisis. Campaign group 38 Degrees said the numbers wanting to sign shows how ...

17 Aug 2022 at 08:52

Students accepted on UK degree courses down on 2021 but second highest on record

The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has fallen this year, Ucas figures show. A total of 425,830 people have had places confirmed – down 2% on the same point last year, according to data published by the university ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:21

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Report looks at how much it pays to get top university grades

Graduates with top university grades tend to earn substantially more money – but the size of the “payoff” may also hinge on where and what you study, according to a report. Women with first-class degrees were earning around £2,200 ...

20 Apr 2022 at 01:25

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Three year degree course unveiled for bar management

Tipperary publicans have been urged to sign up to the first ever apprenticeship to train a new generation of bar managers, launched to tackle the crippling shortage of hospitality staff. The three-year degree course, backed by ...

16 May 2022 at 19:33

Universities told to limit unexplained degree inflation

Universities have been told they must explain increases in 2.1 and first class degrees, and if they cannot do so they should look to limit the number of top degrees. New data from Universities UK (UUK) shows four in five ...

21 Jan 2022 at 12:25

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PICTURE: Congratulations to this garda from Thurles on a wonderful achievement

Edward Kennedy, Battacurra, Ballycahill, Thurles recently celebrated his Degree in Applied Policing with his parents John and Betty. The photo was taken in the University of Limerick. Garda Kennedy is currently ...

15 Oct 2022 at 10:33

Investigation after ‘sharp increase’ in top degrees at several universities

The education watchdog has launched an investigation into grade inflation after a “sharp increase” in the awarding of first and upper second-class degrees at several universities. The Office for Students (OfS) ...

02 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Covid campaigners send message to Matt Hancock in the I’m A Celebrity jungle

Campaigners flew a plane over the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! jungle with a message for former health secretary Matt Hancock, which read: “Covid bereaved say get out of here!” The plane bearing a 35ft ...

15 Nov 2022 at 17:35

Sir Lenny Henry receives honorary degree from Oxford University

Sir Lenny Henry joined some distinguished company as he collected an honorary degree from Oxford University. The actor and comedian, 63, was among nine recipients to receive the honour at a ceremony held at ...

22 Jun 2022 at 20:22

Universities and colleges face investigations over grade inflation – watchdog

Universities and colleges could face more investigations over grade inflation after they have failed to take “sufficient action” on the issue, the chairman of England’s higher education watchdog has ...

09 May 2023 at 17:04

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