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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
We know that ‘Free Education’ is not necessarily free when it comes to the Irish education system. According to research carried out by a number… Going to College in Recessionary Times
There was a time when a career in teaching was synonymous with security and permanency; a job for life. Today, advertisements for school substitution work… Newly Qualified Teachers Struggle for Employment
It was only a matter of time before an entrepreneurial mind addressed students struggle with Maths as a subject and also devised a medium that… Bringing Maths and Students Face to Face Online
Researchers have proven that young people who spend much of their time online find it harder to concentrate in class, are permanently distracted and have… Facing Learning after FaceBook – How is Social Media Affecting Study
The exorbitant amount of job alerts and job advertisements looking for graduates with one or more foreign language has become a common sighting for job… A Questionable Government Cut to Languages
The National Strategy for Higher Education has stated that much more progress needs to be made in terms of innovation and flexibility to raise the… Raising the Profile of Part Time Education
One of the emerging areas of innovation that will help Ireland to recover from the recent global recession is the Green Economy. The Irish economy… Emerging Green Sector Promises Opportunities
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
Have you always been interested in Psychology? Would you like to find out more about it? Join Dr. Derek Dorris for a Taster Day where… Psychology Taster Weekend
Education reform was on the agenda at a convention in Áras an Uachtaráin this month. An initiative from President Michael D. Higgins started in May… Irish Youth Vision for Reform in Education, Irish Language, and Politics
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
A new integrated agency Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) was established on November 6th 2012. This agency effectively replaced awarding bodies National Qualifications Authority of… New Agency to Drive Higher and Further Education Change
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
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
Ireland is well known throughout history as a land of scholars and it is hoped that many more scholars from the Indian sub-continent will be… Promoting Ireland’s Education in India
The Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013 was published in late February 2013. The aim of the plan is to support employment creation and provide… Action Plan for Targeted Education & Training to Curb Unemployment
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
In 2011 there was an indication that farmers could lose their means assessed entitlement to education grants in the much feared and severe austerity budget…. Farmers Assets targetted to Save on Cost of Education Grants
It is interesting to note that despite Ireland being a country that embraces diversity and strives to be all-inclusive, research from the Association for Higher… Education System Leaves Disabled Students Ill-Equipped
Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival is a 7 day event starting on the 18th March. The festival aims to promote learning for all ages and abilities…. Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival
Last Wednesday saw 56,000 receive their leaving certificate results; a celebration for some and a disappointment for others. Today’s leaving certificate grades are measured in… What Next? When the points don’t add up – post leaving certificate options
The State Examinations Commission and the Education Minister have faced a lot of criticism and questions in the last few days in relation to the… Maths but not as we know it!
Secondary school teachers continue to feel aggrieved at their exclusion from debates and decisions related to them and their students. This has become clearly apparent… Is the End Near for the Points Race?
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
The Leaving Certificate points system has survived for twenty years in the belief it is transparent and fair but major plans for change in the… Leaving Cert Reform for 2016
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
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., is to proceed with radical plans to overhaul the provision of initial teacher education (ITE). Minister… Six Centres for Teacher Education Announced
A Limerick hi-tech engineering company has developed a novel way of encouraging young people to consider Engineering and Science careers by offering a scholarship and… Limerick High-Tech Firm Launches Scholarship Programme
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
This year 58,798 thousand candidates received Junior Cert results. This is an increase of over 3% on last year. There was a time, not too… The Junior Cert – The State Exam Where Fairness Prevails
Education is highlighted in Ireland’s priorities in its term of the EU Presidency. The Presidency will carry the theme of ensuring sustainable growth and jobs…. EU Presidency Promises Focus on Higher Education
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
This September many students walked into familiar classrooms and many took a seat; those late to arrive looked to the teacher, wondering where to sit… The Reality of Educational Cuts in Secondary Schools
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
Nearly a year ago, Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn, announced details of the new further education and training authority, SOLAS (Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanunaigh… Solas – A promising light in grim economic times
There seems to be a common denominator arising time and again when it comes to our secondary level education and exam system; it is not… The Lucrative Grinds Industry
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
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
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
The College of Five Element Acupuncture (COFEA) are hosting a free information event about their training options for those seeking professional acupuncturist qualifications on Saturday… Acupuncture Information Event, December 12th, Dublin
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
Do you want to work in the film business? Do you have what it takes to make your own film? If you answered yes then… Weekend Film and Film Production Courses with Underground Films
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
The apprenticeship system in Ireland has been long due an overhaul and this has been announced recently by Education Minister, Jan O’Sullivan. 25 new apprenticeship… New Apprenticeship Options
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
The Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English TD, has advised students to consider a career in technology. Vacancies in the Information and Communications… Students Urged to Consider ICT Options
IADT is hosting an undergraduate open evening on Wednesday, 24th June 2015 from 4pm to 6pm. (This content was originally published in 2015) This Open… IADT June Open Evening
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