Fred Johnston obituary: Poet who helped found Cúirt literary festival
In 1978, Johnston went to Galway on a two-week creative writers’ workshop. He never left
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Medtronic in talks with officials over potential for further expansion in Ireland
Investment will support two new research institutes and development of university’s medtech ecosystem
Burke family have keen understanding of legal system. So why are they waging a futile war against it?
Jennifer O'Connell: Despite the theatrics, the Burkes’ adventures in court show us that the legal system is working as it should
Trying to find a home a full-time job, says researcher who has to leave rented house
Dr Faiza Alssaedi, who moved from Libya to Ireland 10 years ago with two children, has to leave rented home in Knocknacarra on May 1st
Towns becoming ‘deserts’ for private family legal aid cases, says Law Society
Society urges radical expansion of civil legal aid to include aid for local authority tenants facing eviction
Siren raises €12m in funding from European Investment Bank
Latest investment will help further develop cybersecurity platform
€53.3m investment in research infrastructure projects announced
Funding will allow researchers to ‘meet future challenges’, SFI chief says
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Major row over plans to build homes near Neolithic tombs in Sligo
Councillors must vote on Monday on whether to allow the development amid protests from locals and archaeologists
NUI Galway honours Catherine McGuinness with new portrait
‘I am honoured to be permanently recognised with a portrait,’ says former Supreme Court judge
Trinity climbs into top 100 universities worldwide as others slip down rankings
Most Irish universities lose ground in the latest QS World University Rankings for 2023
‘Gardening Doctor’ brings to life his Croí garden at this year’s Bloom festival
Cardio-vascular themed garden highlights importance of looking after heart health through blood sugar, blood pressure and blood cholesterol control
Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
I want to do my bit to save the planet. Is there a college course for me?
Interest in environment-related courses has grown hugely in recent times
‘What could be more exciting than a career in tech?’
Dorothy Creaven of Rent the Runway highlights opportunities Stem courses provide
Shortage of doctors leads to positive employment prospects for grads
Healthcare: choosing to study medicine is not a decision to be taken lightly
A degree isn’t the end route to a career in law
Subject profile: We look at the possibilities offered by a qualification in Law
CAO options: Courses you may have missed
A selection of popular and less well-known courses that may be right for you
BA revival: Renewed interest in range of arts courses
Course profile/arts: Creative, critical thinkers with good analytical and research skills are sought after
‘It’s life or death’: Turf burning in urban areas blamed for rise in stroke admissions
Turf responsible for more air pollution than coal in Dublin and Birr, study finds
Trinity College’s University Times named Newspaper of the Year
National Student Media Awards held in public for the first time since 2019
Tackling chronic disease with gene and cell therapies
Repair of old, damaged or disease tissues promises future where people live longer
NUI Galway to change its name amid confusion over its proper title
College will rebrand as as ‘Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway’ this summer
Irish Times readers on remote working: ‘I can’t believe we ever lived the way we did’
We asked readers if working at home improved their work-life balance. Here’s what they said
ATU set to be one of Ireland’s largest multi-campus universities
Atlantic Technological University incorporates eight campuses across wide area
A growing life sciences start-up culture
The new generation of Irish life sciences and pharma companies played a significant role in the pandemic fight
Sea swimmers no more at risk of superbugs than non-swimmers, research suggests
Preliminary data contradicts warnings of infections, NUIG academics say
Bringing the power of patients to research
Research Lives: Robert Joyce, embedded patient researcher, NUIG Department of Occupational Therapy
The Burkes of Castlebar: Who are the high-achieving family from Co Mayo?
Ammi Burke’s Arthur Cox hearing is the latest high-profile case involving a family member
Irish teenagers see biggest reduction in sugary drinks consumption, study finds
Study found adolescents who are less well off consumed soft drinks more frequently
Scientists reveal clear genetic signals for risk of schizophrenia
Researchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptoms
Sustainability winners: Glasport Bio, Grant Engineering and Vivid Edge
Innovative companies devise solutions for better emissions, heating and efficiency
RnaG at 50: A radio station created by the people for the people
In 1972 the government finally made good on a promise to create an Irish language station
Wild Atlantic Way walking path ‘could be Ireland’s Camino de Santiago’
Ambitious proposal being explored by Fáilte Ireland could boost tourism in many rural communities but land ownership issues could be complex
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