Europe’s ePrivacy regulation paused – implications for Third Level Institutions?
EXPLAINER By Steven Roberts When we think of data protection in Ireland, the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR is what first comes to mind. However, there is another EU privacy law that must be considered by Irish colleges and universities – the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002/58/EC or ePrivacy Directive for short. This is…
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Exciting Developments for the HEAR Scheme
My name is Daniel McFarlane, I am the Access Manager in the Irish Universities Association with leading responsibilities for the Disability Route to Higher Education (DARE) for students whose disability has a negative impact of their education, and the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) scheme for students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds who are under-represented at…
The UCD Programme Transforming Education for the 21st Century
(Lead Picture: Staff from our Dutch secondary school partner network OMO are among the educational changemakers joining intakes of our Professional Certificate in Creativity and Innovation for Education.) In the past one hundred years the world has changed beyond recognition. Globalisation, technological advances and the climate crisis have created new challenges and opportunities. Despite this,…
Students reap real benefits from Corporate Volunteering Programmes
(Lead picture: Pupils from Fingal Community College and Andrea Lazenby Simpson, BITCI Head of Education) Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), leaders in sustainability and social inclusion, is proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Core to its work is tackling systemic educational disadvantage by partnering DEIS schools nationwide with local businesses to…
How school trips build student confidence
and why Carlingford Adventure Centre is the perfect school trip choice School trips are more than just a break from the classroom – they play a crucial role in a student’s personal growth. One of the most significant benefits of outdoor learning experiences is the development of confidence. Through hands-on challenges, teamwork, and exposure to new…
Apprenticeships in Telecommunications and Data Network Engineering
Who is the programme suited to? People seeking skilled employment often face a challenge that relevant work experience is a prerequisite for many jobs. But for many people, including school leavers, it is difficult to gain the required experience without being in the workplace. An apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and…
Energise your future with an ESB Networks’ Electrical Apprenticeship
To apply, or learn more about apprenticeships with ESB Networks please visit www.esbnetworks.ie/esb/careers/apprenticeships Rapid advances in technology and the shift toward sustainability—including a sustainable work-life balance—are driving people towards degree course alternatives that allow them to earn while learning. ESB Networks is lighting a path forward. “I started college in September 2021, and quickly realised the course…
Go Offline, Go Offshore! Connected by Water
Living on an island, we’ve noticed that for many teenagers, their first real taste of the marine world begins with the ferry journey from Baltimore, West Cork to Cape Clear Island. To provide a complete ocean experience we decided to dive into marine awareness and education. That’s how ‘Maratacht’ was born. The sea…
LOETB and Agri Aware bringing ‘Intro to Ag’ programme to secondary schools nationwide this September 2025
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Agri Aware are delighted to bring its new ‘Intro to Ag’ short course for Transition Year (TY) students nationwide this coming September. Following its’ successful pilot in Laois and Offaly ETB schools this year, the ‘Intro to Ag’ programme will be available for all TY students…