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For most, the end of exams means a sigh of relief, a week of intense laziness or even a celebratory pint. At Trinity College Dublin , it means puppies. TCD students were rewarded for their hard work during exams as the former Students’ Union bookshop was temporarily converted to a play room full of puppies for a day in late April. Set up by the Students’ Union in collaboration with Peata Ireland, a voluntary organisation that
UK Higher Education has something to celebrate following a month of less-than-exuberant news, having claimed more spots than any other nation in this year’s Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 List . At a time when tight immigration controls have seen a drop in international student numbers in the last year, UK universities are more than well represented in these rankings of universities which are less than fifty years old – this year, they
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Ireland establishes group for student wellbeing
The Union of Students in Ireland is set to chair a new group, established by the Irish government, to examine student wellbeing and the overall university study experience, with a view to enhancing higher education in the country.
In-person teaching for Irish ELT schools
English language schools in Ireland have been mandated by the government to provide in-person teaching services to international students who are already in the country. This is to be done in line with the relevant health and safety procedures.
Irish government moves to limit student recruitment
Citing safety concerns, the Irish government has requested that English language schools downscale their recruitment of new international students until 2021. The government hopes that this will provide time for more effective management and measures to be put in place.
Ireland signals intent to welcome students
The government of Ireland, via a message from the Higher Education Minister, have underlined the country’s commitment to welcoming international students. The country is intending to release a list of safe countries from which students will not be subjected to travel bans or quarantine requirements.
Ireland eases visa restrictions for international students
International English language course students studying in Ireland who have had to remain in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic have been granted leave to remain until the end of the year if they re-enrol for an online course in the country.
