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[…]standards in Higher Education, it is vitally important that the voice of the student is listened to and harnessed effectively. This survey, through this national partnership, allows us to gauge student feedback in a way we had previously been unable to. I would call on all students to ensure they have their say, and for Higher Education Institutions to take this input seriously in implementing initiatives following on from analysis of the data produced.” Some Results from the Pilot Survey 72% of all participating students reported positive relationships with teaching staff, finding them to be available, helpful and sympathetic (a […]
[…]are offering proposals on best practice for work placements, internships and apprenticeships to combat this, and should be fully consulted in the rollout of an Irish Youth Guarantee. Ensuring graduates have ‘that little bit more’ The fundamental difficulty facing Irish graduates in finding work here is the lack of opportunities, but this mustn’t stop us from looking at how we can improve the employability of our graduates. In a crowded market, employers are always looking for ‘that little bit more’ from graduates. Often graduates develop these additional skills through extra-curricular activities – volunteering, civic/community engagement and participation in clubs and […]