[…]data will be collated and presented to the Research Graduate Education Working Group and the National Forum for Doctoral Education Advisory Forum which the VP for Postgraduate Affairs and representatives from the Department of Further and Higher Education are members. The data will be used to initiate a discussion around increasing postgraduate funding nationally and will be presented within the working groups. All this data will be presented as an overall picture and no individual will be identifiable from the published results. The data will be correlated and presented to the Research Graduate Education Working Group and the National Forum […]
[…]plan for fees. At a minimum, colleges that allow for installments will allow you to split the €3,000 into two payments of €1,500. Some institutions will allow for more payments of smaller amounts, totalling no more than €3,000. Your best bet here is to contact someone within your college’s fees or finance department. A simple Google search will sort you out. How can I change course? It may well transpire that your course wasn’t what you thought it was, or that the grass on the other side is much greener. Arrangements differ from institution to institution, but your […]
[…]kind of money being stolen can have a serious impact on a student’s ability to afford college for the coming year.” “It’s a shame that people are taking advantage of students like this. Students should visit the accommodation they’re hoping to rent before sending over any sum of money”, said Mr Kerrigan. “Meet the landlord and ask for proof of ID if you’re unsure. If you’re worried that you’re being led into a scam, alert the Gardaí or your Students’ Union right away. It is always better to be safe. Don’t rush into any arrangement that looks too good to […]
[…] The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was launched in 2016 to develop a national vision for enhancing and embedding student engagement within higher education. NStEP is a joint initiative of the Union of Students of Ireland (USI), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (National Forum). NStEP develops and supports student engagement in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Student engagement is underpinned by the principle of “Student as Partner” with involvement in NStEP requiring a partnership between staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) […]
