Open days in Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology on Friday, November 17th, and Saturday the 18th start at 10 a.m. On hand with information and advice will be staff from the schools of science and technology, business and humanities and art, design and media - for information, (01) 2144600.

The Dundalk Institute of Technology's open day takes place on Friday, November 17th. Its creative multimedia and applied/ cultural students will put on a number of demonstrations and presentations and computing and business studies departments will offer information sessions.

Dublin City University will hold its open day on Saturday, November 18th, from 10.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. Talks and campus tours are organised on a 45-minute cycle throughout the day. The university's restaurant will be open all day - information (01) 700 5338.