Tax Free Incentive For Renting to Students
Irish homeowners who rent a spare room to students can earn up to €12,000 tax free. Under Irish law, homeowner’s don’t have to pay tax on rental income… Read More »Tax Free Incentive For Renting to Students
Apprenticeship Opportunities
The apprenticeship sector is currently undergoing a much needed overhaul, resulting in the establishment of the Apprenticeship Council and many new apprenticeship fields (More details… Read More »Apprenticeship Opportunities
Springboard Plus Offers 5,855 Free Places on 181 Courses
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.… Read More »Springboard Plus Offers 5,855 Free Places on 181 Courses
CMI Forensic Course Receives Endorsement
The popular Advanced Diploma in CSI and Forensic Science offered by CMI College was recently reviewed by Mr Brian Rankin, Chair of Standards at the Chartered… Read More »CMI Forensic Course Receives Endorsement
Students Urged to Consider ICT Course Options As CAO Deadline Approaches
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… Read More »Students Urged to Consider ICT Course Options As CAO Deadline Approaches
Continued Improvement in Opportunities and Salaries for Graduates
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).… Read More »Continued Improvement in Opportunities and Salaries for Graduates
Adult learning Open Evening, NUI Galway
The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, NUI Galway, offers an extensive range of professional, part-time and evening courses. You can select a course… Read More »Adult learning Open Evening, NUI Galway
QQI Launches National Student Engagement Programme
The launch of the National Student Engagement Programme was recently announced by Dr Padraig Walsh, CEO of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). In doing so,… Read More »QQI Launches National Student Engagement Programme
Engineering Your Future Event at IADT
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… Read More »Engineering Your Future Event at IADT
Further Education – Recent Trends and Statistics
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has recently published details of QQI awards achieved by learners in 2015. The information shows the popularity of Further Education… Read More »Further Education – Recent Trends and Statistics
Sligo IT in New Pathways Collaboration
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… Read More »Sligo IT in New Pathways Collaboration
Teaching Becoming Unattractive For Graduates
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… Read More »Teaching Becoming Unattractive For Graduates
ESB Apprenticeships
ESB Networks Ltd carries out the construction, maintenance and operation of the distribution and transmission electricity network in the country. This includes sub stations and… Read More »ESB Apprenticeships
College Progression Rates Favourable But Low in Some Sectors
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… Read More »College Progression Rates Favourable But Low in Some Sectors
Christmas Revision Courses
‘Tis the season for more study! For Leaving Cert & college students the holiday season can be a double edged sword. While looking forward to… Read More »Christmas Revision Courses
Ireland’s Ageing Population Demands More Care Assistants
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… Read More »Ireland’s Ageing Population Demands More Care Assistants
Acupuncture Information Event, December 12th, Dublin
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… Read More »Acupuncture Information Event, December 12th, Dublin
College Costs Causing Stress
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… Read More »College Costs Causing Stress
Student Housing Crisis
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…… Read More »Student Housing Crisis
New Apprenticeship Options
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… Read More »New Apprenticeship Options
Additional SNA Positions
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… Read More »Additional SNA Positions
Students Urged to Consider ICT Options
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… Read More »Students Urged to Consider ICT Options
Summer Reading Programmes
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… Read More »Summer Reading Programmes
National Employer Survey Report Published
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… Read More »National Employer Survey Report Published
IADT Summer Courses 2015
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… Read More »IADT Summer Courses 2015
Leaving Cert Grading System Changes for 2017
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… Read More »Leaving Cert Grading System Changes for 2017
Part Time Courses Dublin – CMI College
The Communications and Management Institute (CMI) are offering students the opportunity to start a part time course in Management, Health & Safety, Logistics or CSI/Psychology.… Read More »Part Time Courses Dublin – CMI College
RAG Week and Student Safety Concerns
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… Read More »RAG Week and Student Safety Concerns
Computer Studies for Leaving Cert
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… Read More »Computer Studies for Leaving Cert
The Bane of Christmas Exams
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… Read More »The Bane of Christmas Exams
GameCraft Event, Cork Central College
With so many computer programmers and graphic designers expressing interest and gaining employment in the field of electronic gaming, there is a huge appetite for… Read More »GameCraft Event, Cork Central College
Colaiste Ide, Late Vacancies
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… Read More »Colaiste Ide, Late Vacancies
Large Rise in Student Accomodation Rates
A recent report compiled by property website DAFT.ie has shown that students are facing a massive rise in rental rates this year with the average… Read More »Large Rise in Student Accomodation Rates
College Progression Rates Study
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… Read More »College Progression Rates Study
CAO Choices Trend Towards Business and IT
The latest figures to be released by the CAO show the main trends in this year’s college applications. One of the main trends was an… Read More »CAO Choices Trend Towards Business and IT
New Awards Policy for IT’s
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… Read More »New Awards Policy for IT’s
Apprenticeship Council to be Established
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… Read More »Apprenticeship Council to be Established
Information and Communications Technology in Schools
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… Read More »Information and Communications Technology in Schools
Are Internships Exploiting Graduates?
A recent report by the Sunday Business Post has shown that graduates’ salaries are the lowest they have been in the last ten years. Between… Read More »Are Internships Exploiting Graduates?
Should Leaving Cert Students Have More Access to Technology?
The Minister for State Training and Skills, Ciaran Cannon, has said that Leaving Certificate students should be given the option to use a computer when… Read More »Should Leaving Cert Students Have More Access to Technology?
Win a Free Course
Image Fitness Training are currently running a competition offering 3 free fitness training courses in Dublin, Cork and Galway. These courses are worth €2400 and… Read More »Win a Free Course
ITs Impress in New Education Ranking System
Students currently navigating their way through the vast array of third level options will be glad to know that a new online tool has been… Read More »ITs Impress in New Education Ranking System
English Language School Closures
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… Read More »English Language School Closures
GMIT and LIT Partnership
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… Read More »GMIT and LIT Partnership
College Teaching Methods Questioned
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… Read More »College Teaching Methods Questioned
Student Grant Application
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… Read More »Student Grant Application
New Leaving Cert Grading System
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… Read More »New Leaving Cert Grading System
CIT Online Course Disruption
From this autumn, no online courses or modules will be taught by lecturers at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). CIT wants to expand its offering… Read More »CIT Online Course Disruption
Colleges Need to Adopt Business Approach
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… Read More »Colleges Need to Adopt Business Approach
Student Accomodation Project
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,… Read More »Student Accomodation Project