Assessment finds Building Issues at Ardgillan Community College
Information from Dublin & Dun Laoghaire Education & Training Board (DDLETB) Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan, is a 1000 pupil capacity school under the patronage of DDLETB with a current enrolment of 910 pupils. Phase 1 of the school building was built in 2009, as a design and build contract completed on behalf of the Department…
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Students, staff and administrators make funding crisis call
In an unprecedented move, unions representing students and teaching staff have joined forces with the representative bodies of universities and institutes of technology to call on the government to respond to the growing crisis in higher education funding. In this first ever such move, students, staff and the higher education institutions have come together to…
Traveller Awards in October
Nominations are now open for the annual Exchange House Ireland National Traveller Education Achievement Awards. The award is presented to Travellers who have recently completed the Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, GCSE, A Level exams or Third Level Courses, in recognition of the commitment shown by the recipients in reaching their goals. The Exchange House Ireland…
DCU unveils the ‘U’ – €15m state-of the-art student centre
A new state-of-the art student centre dedicated to enhancing the student experience at DCU and preparing graduates for the 21st century was officially opened in September. Funded completely by donations, the ‘U’, a purpose-built facility housing a broad range of activities and support services, will serve the needs of DCU’s rapidly growing student community, now…
Seven universities launch joint charter
Ireland’s seven universities have committed to what they say is a charter to grow and develop the university education system for this and future generations of students. ‘Ireland’s Future Talent – A Charter for Irish Universities’ commits to transform capability and performance across a range of key criteria to deliver a sustainable, competitive university system…
3,000 international students in UL
University of Limerick will welcome almost 3,000 international students from 100 countries to the campus this year. The international cohort includes students attending the university to take bachelors, masters and research degree courses as well as students visiting for one year, a semester or the summer under the Erasmus exchange and Study Abroad programmes. The…
Over 90% of teachers agree unidentified dyslexia damages children’s self-esteem
The Dyslexia Association have launched research findings to mark Dyslexia Awareness Month in October. The study found that teachers and parents agree that unidentified dyslexia damages children’s self-esteem and mental health. Teachers also lack adequate training in both identifying and supporting children and young people with dyslexia in school. Teachers would also like to see…
Mixed results for Irish universities in international league table
There was mixed results in the Times Higher Education world university rankings for 2019 for Irish universities. The top Irish university, Trinity College Dublin, slipped back marginally from 117th position to 120th. TCD’s marks had actually improved but increased competition had put other institutions ahead. Two Irish universities actually gained places: UCC moved up into…
Burning the candle at both ends: Why we can’t overlook the importance of sleep
In September Apple released the latest upgrade to its iPhone and iPad software – IOS 12. As usual, they made a hullabaloo over its new features and updated apps aimed at changing your life. This time, they also emphasised their attempts at keeping the smartphone out of your life. At part of their Bedtime app,…
Is your institution prepared for the ePrivacy Regulation?
Many schools and colleges are finally starting to draw breath after a hectic year preparing for the arrival of GDPR. Large businesses and multinationals have been able to divert significant resources towards ensuring data protection compliance. However, this is not the case for most educational institutions, particularly at primary and secondary level, who are trying…
X-music: The one stop shop for your musical needs
X Music is home to Ireland’s largest selection of musical instruments – guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, drums & percussion, microphones and PA systems, recording, studio monitors and interfaces, accessories and much more. Their purpose built Red Cow megastore, opened in 2008 has over 20,000sq feet of musical equipment. Regardless of your ability, genre or aspiration,…
Choose Business at UCD
The world of business is ever evolving and UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business is evolving with it. Our up to date curriculum, excellent teaching facilities and world class academics ensure that our students are prepared for the future, wherever it may take them. The Lochlann Quinn School of Business is the only triple accredited…
Museum & Stadium Tours at Thomond Park Stadium – an ideal stop on your School Tour Day
Thomond Park is the home ground of Munster Rugby, one of the most successful and best supported rugby clubs in the world. The famous venue, renowned internationally for its unique history and atmosphere, has been redeveloped and now boasts an increased capacity of 25,600 plus an extensive range of conference & banqueting facilities and state…
High quality thesis printing and binding service
ThesisDirect provides a really low cost, highest quality thesis printing and binding service in Ireland. We do it faster than anybody else, guarantee to save you money and we’re 100% reliable. We offer free same-day thesis collection and 24 hour thesis delivery services nationwide. If you’re really last minute, we even have an express 2…
Horticulture as a career path
The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture is located in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin’s northside suburb of Glasnevin.
St Louis Community School
St Louis Community School in East Mayo has been offering PLC courses for over a decade now and more than 1,250 graduates can testify to the benefit of returning to education and achieving a level 5 or level 6 award there.
Study for your university degree here in the North West
ON the shores of Lough Gill, and still only minutes from Sligo Town, St. Angela’s College, Sligo offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programmes.