Helen O’Callaghan on the difficulties students face in living away from home.

It is being formed by the merger of the Institutes of Technology in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, and DIT.

Oxford University has rewritten the laws on its strict academic dress code for the benefit of transgender students.

The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed the finalisation of a draft UN convention on the rights of disabled people.

Students are demanding clarification on today's announcement that third level fees will return for the next college year.