CAO Points

CAO Points 2020 Round One offers through the Central Applications Office (CAO) have been made to tens of thousands of students across the country. The… CAO Points 2020

AIT Stem Building

Plans to build a largescale, state-of-the-art STEM facility at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) have progressed as a Government-approved higher education building programme moves to… New STEM Facility Gets Go-Ahead at AIT

autumn evening classes

Studying in the evening is a great way to pass the cold, dark nights and an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, language or… Autumn Evening Classes

digital marketing programme

WebActivate is a free programme for the long term unemployed which is operating under the new government Momentum Scheme. The programme aims to teach participants… WebActivate Information Event

college lecture methods

According to a recent study from the University of Washington, Seattle, traditional lecturing methods are detrimental to students’ learning. The latest findings, published by the… College Teaching Methods Questioned

student housing 2017

The latest Rental Price Report from Daft.ie shows just how difficult it is for students seeking accommodation for the approaching college term. The report shows… Student Housing Problems Continue in 2017

college accomodation

So the hard work is over, a difficult Leaving Cert year of study plans and stressful choices has paid off and a college placement awaits…… Student Housing Crisis

college costs

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have released survey findings which have shown a high level of students facing financial stress and anxiety due… College Costs Causing Stress

digital hub student accomodation

A €40 million development which will provide 500 students with accommodation is to be the latest addition to The Digital Hub in Dublin. The project,… Student Accomodation Project

sna courses

The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the provision of 975 additional Special Needs Assistants which will be available for allocation… 975 extra Special Needs Assistants

SNA - special needs assistant courses

There has been a recent cabinet decision to approve up to 610 additional Special Needs Assistant posts from September. The additional allocation follows a significant… Additional SNA Positions

jobs plus scheme

The Irish Government are investing €50m in subsidies for employers who give jobs to long-term unemployed people, in the hope of creating around 5000 jobs… Mixed Welcome for Jobs Plus Scheme

GMIT Galway and LIT Limerick alliance

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) have recently announced a strategic alliance that will result in improved educational opportunities for… GMIT and LIT Partnership

scifest events Ireland

The SciFest programme consists of a series of one-day STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fairs for second-level students. The aim of the programme is… SciFest

College Awareness Week

College Awareness Week takes place in late Autumn each year. The initiative aims to highlight the options for school leavers in further and higher education… College Awareness Week

The Failing HPAT System

The Health Minister James Reilly recently called for the controversial HPAT (Health Profession Admissions Test) for entry to medicine to be abolished. He categorically stated:… The Failing HPAT System

leaving cert

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has re-assured students that the integrity of the examination system has been maintained following prompt action… Students reassured of exam integrity

student grant system

Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn recently announced the introduction of a centralised online system for dealing with student grants. Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is… New Student Grant System

Education Trends and Course Choices

The HEA Key Facts and Figures 2010/2011 makes both informative and interesting reading for those of us interested in what and where people study. This… Education Trends Report, Key Findings

internships

Minister Joan Burton recently announced that another 1,000 places are being added to the Government’s JobBridge Scheme. She also added that ‘the National Internship Scheme… Internships under the spot-light

Anti Bullying Forum

Beating Bullying with an Anti-Bullying Forum It is important to know what something is, if you are going to try eradicate it, and in terms… Anti Bullying Forum

Trinity College Dublin (TCD), which is ranked as 65th in the top 100 world universities, has launched a new scheme in conjunction with the Bank… New Grant Scheme by Trinity College

conradh na gael irish classes

With students from Peru, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary, and even Ireland trying out their first cúpla focal with Conradh na Gaeilge Irish… Give Your Summer a Multi-Cultural Twist

where the skills shortages are

Despite the on-going economic stagnation – there are employment opportunities and certain skills shortages in Ireland. The language associated with austerity and the downturn often… Skills Shortages, Where to Look

Pathways to Work

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton’s ‘Pathways to Work’ is an ambitious plan to expand services available to the unemployed through welfare offices. The plan is… Joan Burton’s Pathways to Work Plan

When it was announced by the Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, that there would be a major overhaul of the Junior Cert examination; the country… End of an Era – Junior Cert Overhaul

QQAI Amalgamation

Qualifications and Quality Assurance Ireland (QQAI), is soon to replace FETAC, HETAC, NQAI and IUQB. Amalgamation of various state bodies seems to be a hallmark… An Educational Amalgamation

Start Your Own Business Courses

‘If I could start again, I would set up more businesses during recessions . . . such a climate is perfect for young, enthusiastic and… Success in a Recession

science courses Ireland

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, and the Minister for Research and Innovation, Mr. Seán Sherlock TD, last week welcomed the… Science – Key to Economic Recovery

Post Leaving Certificate courses are increasingly important for obtaining employment in these uncertain times. They are vital for school leavers and adult learners who need… PLC Sector Hit Hard by Budget 2013