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CAO Forms to Gather Data on the Social, Economic and Cultural Background of Higher Education Applicants

Fri, 29/01/2010 - 14:39 — pgallagher
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January 14, 2010

Media Release

 

Launch of research studies on costs of college and low rates of participation

Fri, 29/01/2010 - 14:17 — jmuldoon
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January 26, 2010

Launch of research studies on (i) the costs of college for students and (ii) the low rates of participation by students from the Non-Manual social group.

Tuesday 26 January 2010 in ESRI offices, Whitaker Square, Dublin 2

New section for students on HEA website will help to reduce information barriers

Thu, 28/01/2010 - 14:08 — jmuldoon
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January 28, 2010

HEA Chief Executive urges people from diverse backgrounds to consider higher education

New section for students on HEA website will help to reduce information barriers

 

Additional access routes: HEA congratulates Irish Universities Association, DIT & partners

Thu, 08/10/2009 - 13:14 — jmuldoon
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October 8, 2009
The Irish Universities Association, Dublin Institute of Technology and partners have recently launched, on a national basis, two access routes for students who wish to progress to higher education. The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is targeted at students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds while the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is for students with a disability. The new routes will be of interest not just to students but also to their parents/guardians, teachers and guidance counsellors.

New access project in schools

Fri, 04/09/2009 - 13:56 — acorcoran
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August 4, 2009
 
A new unit that encourages students to explore options in further and higher education is being piloted in schools this Autumn. The unit is for Transition Year students and has been developed through a joint initiative by the HEA and NCCA, with advice from a working group of teachers, guidance counsellors and access officers. Following the pilot phase it is planned that the unit will be made available to all schools. 

Further information is available from the National Access Office, HEA at access@hea.ie

Top Award for Studentfinance.ie

Fri, 20/02/2009 - 11:49 — Anonymous
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February 20, 2009

Media Release

 

Boland: Age is no Barrier to Participation in Higher Education

Tue, 03/02/2009 - 11:52 — Anonymous
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February 3, 2009

Media Release

 

Studentfinance.ie Nominated for eGovernment Award

Tue, 16/12/2008 - 16:47 — Anonymous
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December 16, 2008


The Higher Education Authority is delighted to announce that www.studentfinance.ie has been shortlisted in Ireland's eGovernment Awards 2009. Studentfinance.ie is nominated in the eEducation category, which is awarded to organisations who successfully harness ICT to deliver better services and information to their key audiences.


The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 19th February 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin. For more information on the eGovernment Awards, go to  www.irishegovernmentawards.ie

HEA publishes new national plan for equity of access to higher education

Wed, 09/07/2008 - 07:23 — fr_admin
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July 9, 2008

An end to the personal, social and economic loss of underachievement in education

Questions

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
Do you have any of the following long-lasting conditions? Circle Yes or No as appropriate.

(a) Blindness, deafness or a severe vision or hearing impairment
YES | NO

(b) A condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting or carrying
YES | NO

(c) A specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia)
YES | NO

(d) A psychological or emotional condition (Includes a mental health difficulty)
YES | NO

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