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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
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 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
When Trinity College announced earlier this year that it was teaming up with other international colleges to provide MOOC courses, it seemed to consolidate the… MOOCs – An Effective Online Learning Method?
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
St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh will showcase their Transition Year & 5th year student’s research into specific career sectors on Saturday 10th January. (This content… Career Information Day in Kiltimagh, Mayo
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 so many computer programmers and graphic designers expressing interest and gaining employment in the field of electronic gaming, there is a huge appetite for… GameCraft Event, Cork Central College
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
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… Large Rise in Student Accomodation Rates
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
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… CAO Choices Trend Towards Business and IT
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 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
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 recent report by the Sunday Business Post has shown that graduates’ salaries are the lowest they have been in the last ten years. Between… Are Internships Exploiting Graduates?
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… Should Leaving Cert Students Have More Access to Technology?
Image Fitness Training are currently running a competition offering 3 free fitness training courses in Dublin, Cork and Galway. (This content is from 2014) These… Win a Free Course
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… ITs Impress in New Education Ranking System
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
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… GMIT and LIT Partnership
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… College Teaching Methods Questioned
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
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
From this autumn, no online courses or modules will be taught by lecturers at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). (This content was originally published in… CIT Online Course Disruption
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
Thinking of studying in the UK? While qualifications are different in every country, there are still some clear stages that people progress through in education,… Cross Border Education Options
If a career in hospitality, food, tourism, forestry, farming, crafts or fishing is what you are seeking, then it could be time to think beyond… Alternatives to Solas for skills training
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,… Student Accomodation Project
A current shortage in Irish computer graduates means that half the vacancies in companies here are being filled by foreign graduates. To tackle this problem,… Computer Graduates Shortfall
Postgraduate Study Ireland The postgraduate sector has been in a state of uncertainty during recent years, the cutting of postgraduate student grants has been one… Postgraduate Study Trends Ireland
After decades of operating throughout a range of splintered facilities and colleges around Dublin, DIT has obtained a large campus which will unify it and… DIT New Campus
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
With graduating students now facing a very uncertain world and one with the toughest employment prospects in Ireland since the 1980s, they are being asked… Education Overview June 4th
According to a study carried out by London-based Times Higher Education magazine, universities in Ireland and the UK are least valuable to big businesses. The… Irish Universities Attracting Least Funds
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
WebActivate is a free programme for the long term unemployed which is operating under the new government Momentum Scheme. The programme aims to teach participants… WebActivate Information Event
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
Open Days can be a great way of “trying before buying” and will often equip the prospective student with the knowledge needed to decide on… Open Days for April and May
Career Zoo is one of Ireland’s most popular events for professionals and graduates looking to advance their careers in Ireland. Those attending will meet with… Career Zoo Saturday 14th September
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
Smart Futures is a national campaign for second-level students in Ireland, the campaign highlights career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in sectors… Smart Futures Career Week
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
NUI Galway are holding an information event for adult learners on Tuesday 14th May. The event will take place in the evening from 6pm to… Nuig Adult Education Open Evening
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
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
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
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 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