There is increasing concern at the skill shortages in Ireland that see 36% of companies advertising positions and hiring employees from overseas. While some employers… Skill Shortage Survey Identifies Key Areas for Third Level and Further Education
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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
New proposals to cut the number of publicly funded third-level colleges in Ireland from 39 to 24 and eventually to 15 have recently been publicised…. Third Level Merger Plans May Result in Technology Universities
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) and FÁS have announced that the training resource for the television, film, and animation industries – Screen… Film and Television Courses Popular as Industry Stays Buoyant
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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… Tax Free Incentive For Renting to Students
‘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
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 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
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
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