More needs to be done for students to be able to report racist incidents, a prominent student advocate in Ireland has said, after holding an event discussing the issue on November 17.

Irish language colleges have reiterated concerns about the proposed learner protection fund that will be introduced with the long-awaited International Education Mark.

Education in Ireland has launched an advertising campaign across social media encouraging international students to choose the country for study.

Irish language colleges are concerned that the proposed plan for mandatory government-backed learner protection insurance is “inferior” to current products on the market and will fail to protect staff. 

Accommodation shortages in Ireland are leading to an increase in homelessness, scams and overcrowding among students. 

A lack of affordable accommodation in Canada is making international students vulnerable to housing scams, a student housing cooperative has warned. 

French and Irish university representatives looked to "strengthen co-operation" in higher education and research at events in the French capital in July.

ApplyBoard has partnered with five Irish universities as part of its launch of the country as its latest study abroad destination.