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springboard courses

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

solas-replaces-fas

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

cao choices

CAO application figures show that there has been a rise in the demand for third-level courses in business and commerce this year, with first preference… Rise in Demand for Business Courses

courses for unemployed

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

research positions

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

further education and plc courses

Further education includes training and education that takes place after second level but not as part of the third level system. A wide variety of… The Changing Face of Further Education

student grant

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

lit technology day

Limerick Institute of Technology are hosting a family friendly IT and gaming event later this month. The technology day has been organised by the colleges… Family Fun Technology Day

education overview

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

university funding

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

hea report, college ratings

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

garda course

Recruitment to An Garda Siochana (This content was originally published in 2013) Applications are now being accepted for the postion of Garda trainee. The closing… Garda Recruitment

student exchange 2014

IAESTE, The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, is an organisation that provides training abroad for students doing technical degrees such… IAESTE Traineeships

anti bullying training

Up to 70 anti-bullying training sessions have been arranged for parents, to take place between now and the end of the year. (This content was… Anti Bullying Training

cao changes

Major reforms to the CAO are to be introduced in an attempt to improve the Leaving Certificate and take away some of the pressure of… Number of CAO Courses to be Cut

education news

Leaving Certificate Nearing Start Date. Ireland’s youngsters face some challenging exams in the coming weeks, with the Leaving Certificate underway from the 5th to the… Education Overview May 29th

adult learners festival

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

electronics and alarm installation courses

Hi-Tech Training are hosting a “Hands-On” Open Evening and are inviting participation in Live Technical Exercises in Dublin on Weds 23rd Jan (6-9 pm) (This… Hi-Tech, Hands-On Open Evening

Ipads in the Classroom

A leading psychologist has warned parents that excessive use of smartphones and iPads could be damaging their children’s long-term health. Dr Aric Sigman claimed such… Ipad – Classroom Friend or Foe?