The further education college said the mediaeval weapon would be symbolic of students' success and aspirations.

He told the Dáil on Tuesday the buildings, five schools and a further education college, were about 90 per cent completed.

Scotland is a step nearer having a new university following ministerial approval to merge an existing higher education institution and further education college.

You could also ask your local further education college for information about other routes to degree-level qualifications, such as foundation degrees and diplomas.

However, a VEC and a further education college have put in applications, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Shelly, a 32-year-old teacher at a further education college, said she would be voting Labour even though I don't like a lot of Labour policies.

A further education college is part of a £500,000 project to open in Jobstown, Tallaght, by the end of next year.

The results for universities and further education colleges are likely to raise similar questions.

Further education colleges cater for increasing numbers of overseas students.

A WORKING group has proposed a radical new funding system for the North's 17 further education colleges.

Your local Further Education college will be able to advise you on the options available in your area.

We will abolish tuition fees, bring back maintenance grants and provide free, lifelong education in further education colleges.

The demonstration began when students marched towards Trafalgar Square from schools, further education colleges and universities across London.

It says that two-thirds of further education colleges and half of UK universities employ staff on zero-hours contracts.

In the past week, staff at 60 universities have been on strike following industrial action at further education colleges.

Our research has found further education colleges to be the most common route for care leavers into higher education.