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
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Applications to ECO-UNESCO’s newest initiative, Green Pathways, is now open to all young, unemployed job seekers under the age of 25. The six month programme,… Green Pathways
Dundalk Institute of Technology will hold an Open Evening on Monday May 28th and from 6pm until 8pm, in the Muirhevna Nursing Building on the… DKIT May Open Evening
If you are contemplating returning as a mature student, there are a number of issues and requirements you need to consider: You need to be… Education an Ageless Pursuit
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
‘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
If you are interested in becoming a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer then you should attend an Open Evening on Wednesday 20 June at 7.30pm in the… Motions Fitness Open Evening
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
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
Teachers pay and allowances is always a contentious issue. The lengthy holidays with a working week of nearly half the hours of private sector workers… Over 5000 Teachers in the Line of Fire
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
According to a recent report by The State Exams Commission: Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate students are continuing to secure higher grades in both exams… The Reality of Higher Grades
Would you consider learning a language, if it meant improving your job prospects nationally, internationally and globally? Would you consider learning a new language; if… Chinese to be rolled out to Secondary Schools
Landscape charity, the Burrenbeo Trust, will host some of America’s and Europe’s leading thinkers and practitioners specialising in place-based learning from August 22nd – 24th… Leading Environmental Educators Visit the Burren
There’s usually just one reason to train – to help you secure a great job. This is what Pitman Training Swords is all about; over the… Executive PA & Specialist Secretarial Open Day at Pitman Training Swords
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
Postgraduate Courses in Ireland are offered by many of the third level colleges as well as from private colleges. The list of categories below lists… Postgraduate Courses
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
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
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