The "Digital Student of the Year" award acknowledges the work of outstanding students who can demonstrate the role of digital media in the business and marketing world.

The Technological University of the Shannon joined a partnership with the Bon Secours Hospital in Galway to create clinical placements for its nursing students.

As part of the agreement, both institutes will co-operate on issues including study tours, student and academic personnel exchange, pathway programmes and R&D projects.

TAR U.M.T is a well know business and industries based university, with its main campus located in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

Prospective landlords are able to avail of up €14,000 tax in rent if they take in a student.

Access to parking has been a major issue for students attending the University.

Dr Des Cawley, Head of Department of Nursing and Health at the TUS Athlone campus says there's a demand for places locally.

Capacity at the Athlone campus for apprenticeship courses has been almost doubled