The recent recession has caused major upheaval in many people’s lives and as the reality of lack of jobs hits home, thoughts often turn to… Further Education Key to Recovery
This year sees the seventh annual Adult Learners Festival. Aos Oideachais Náisiúnta Trí Aontú Saorálach (AONTAS) – the national adult learning centre are once again… Adult Learners Festival 2013
Europe’s Education Ministers have adopted Conclusions on the social dimension of higher education. The EU Council of Education Ministers in Brussels was chaired by Irish… Education Council aims for more Equitable Access to Higher Education
The Institute of Art, Design and technology in Dun Laoghaire are offering a range of courses to adults and part time learners. Many of these… IADT Evening Courses
THE SOCIAL MEDIA colossus Facebook, has decided to work directly with Irish schools in order to help combat cyberbullying. The deall was made at a… Education Overview June 16th
Whoever would have thought that there would be any similarity between students of drama and computer science? Most of us would think that the two… Drama and Computer Students Come Top
Another 6,000 free part-time higher education places are being made available to provide re-training opportunities for jobseekers. The third Springboard allocation was announced on 21st… 6000 New Springboard Places
Trinity College Dublin and many other top universities around the world are teaming up to offer free online courses. It is part of a growing… Colleges Offer Free Online Courses
Earlier this year, Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, published a new bill stating that SOLAS, An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna, will be the new… Solas to Replace FAS
Ireland remains a popular study destination for United States students; in fact, it is now ranked as the ninth most popular destination for those who… Studying Stateside
According to the latest figures from surveys carried out by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Ireland has seen a “significant increase” in the number of… Increase in Foreign Students Studying in Ireland
On Tuesday September 17th, the first education congress meeting was held in 80 years. The newly formed Education and Training Boards (ETBs) met to discuss… Further Education Faces Further Cuts
According to the minister of state for Research, Séan Sherlock, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education from primary school through to third level is… STEM Education Key to Job Opportunities
The Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn has announced that he is appointing Pat Delaney as the chairperson of SOLAS; the new state authority for further… Solas Switches On
Apprenticeships are a popular method of training for crafts people in Ireland. Aimed at developing the skills needed to meet the requirements of the labour… Apprenticeship Scheme Review
The introduction of computer programming in Irish schools has taken a step forward with the release for consultation of a draft short course in programming… Computer Programming in Schools Takes Step Closer
A recent report by the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, showed that there has been an alarming rise in youth unemployment in… NEET Levels on the Rise
The Minister for State for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D., has announced that the Irish Research Council will make research awards totaling some €16.8… 253 Research Positions Announced
Students could be facing a double hit in the upcoming budget in October as the minister for education, Ruairí Quinn, may be cutting student grants… Student Grant May Be Cut
New Education Information Guide helps adults to get on course Significant reforms in the further education and training sector should not affect adults accessing education… Education Guide
The President of the University of Limerick, Professor Don Barry, has just announced plans for the development of a city centre campus that will allow… University of Limerick Plans City Development
Recent figures released by the Teacher’s Union of Ireland (TUI) show that there has been a significant reduction in the number of lecturers in ITs… Less Lecturers, More Students in Institutes of Technology
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has put together a comprehensive set of profiles of each of Ireland’s colleges, universities and institutes which includes information such… HEA Report on Higher Education Institutes
Stem cells will be manufactured for human use for the first time in Ireland following the recent licensing of a new facility in Galway by… Ireland’s first stem cell manufacturing centre set for NUI Galway
New legislation has recently been announced that will allow institutes of technology to apply for university status. Education Minister, Ruairi Quinn, said that the prospect… New Universities on the Horizon
The Christmas season is a busy time of year when thoughts turn to celebrations, shopping, travel arrangements, friends to catch up with and family to… The Bane of Christmas Exams
These days knowledge of computers is essential for many second level pupils making the transition to third level education. To date, there has not been… Computer Studies for Leaving Cert
According to a review on the financial health of higher education, universities and colleges need to adopt a more commercial approach if they want to… Colleges Need to Adopt Business Approach
The annual tradition of student RAG week has once again caused havoc in cities around Ireland with numerous arrests for anti-social behaviour and drunkenness. Overworked… RAG Week and Student Safety Concerns
Students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2017 will be graded under a new system that will reduce the traditional fourteen ‘ABC’ grades to eight. This… New Leaving Cert Grading System
The student grant is the most common form of financial support for students going to college. There are two parts to the grant; a maintenance… Student Grant Application
Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan has recently announced the most significant reform of Leaving Certificate grades and CAO points in more than two decades. The… Leaving Cert Grading System Changes for 2017
With the closure of Allied Irish College in Cork, it became the fifth English language school to cease trading in six weeks. The college had… English Language School Closures
Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Finland and Denmark have done it and now the UK is following suit. These countries have all updated their primary school… Information and Communications Technology in Schools
A new Apprenticeship Council has been announced which will develop the area of training and on the job experience. To coincide with the announcement, an… Apprenticeship Council to be Established
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) have recently published a revised policy on delegation of authority to Institutes of Technology (ITs). The policy will establish the… New Awards Policy for IT’s
A recent study by the Higher Education Authority on college progression rates has found that 84% of full-time first year undergraduate new entrants in 2010/11… College Progression Rates Study
Coláiste Íde in Finglas, Dublin 11 is a further education college which offers a range of course options for post leaving certificate students and adult… Colaiste Ide, Late Vacancies
With the increasing longevity of Ireland’s population, the demand for care assistants is high and demand is expected to continue increasing. Limitations in health authority… Ireland’s Ageing Population Demands More Care Assistants
‘Tis the season for more study! For Leaving Cert & college students the holiday season can be a double edged sword. While looking forward to… Christmas Revision Courses
In the fourth of a series, a new HEA report A Study of Progression in Irish Higher Education published in early January this year, focuses… College Progression Rates Favourable But Low in Some Sectors
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned that reduced pay and low hour contracts are resulting in the teaching profession becoming increasingly less attractive… Teaching Becoming Unattractive For Graduates
A new educational partnership, which aims to enhance the third level opportunities for Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course students in the North West region has… Sligo IT in New Pathways Collaboration
The Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin are hosting an engineering ‘taster’ event, primarily for transition year students who may… Engineering Your Future Event at IADT
The Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) are now taking bookings for their short term summer courses. These courses will be of benefit to… IADT Summer Courses 2015
The National Employer Survey, a report commissioned by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Solas, and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has been published in recent… National Employer Survey Report Published
Employment opportunities for graduates of Irish universities continued to improve last year, according to a report published in May 2016 by the Higher Education Authority (HEA)…. Continued Improvement in Opportunities and Salaries for Graduates
Summer reading programmes are a great way to encourage children to read over the summer months. Such programmes not only give children something to do… Summer Reading Programmes
In advance of the CAO change of mind deadline on 1st July, the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD and the Minister for… Students Urged to Consider ICT Course Options As CAO Deadline Approaches
Springboard+ 2016 is the latest offering of free part-time and full-time higher education places to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for up to 5,825 jobseekers…. Springboard Plus Offers 5,855 Free Places on 181 Courses