Weaving a better well-being place for primary school students
‘It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults’ – F. Douglass This quote sums up the rationale behind Weaving Well-Being – a new, multi-level SPHE programme for primary school children from 2nd to 6th class. It draws on evidence-based skills from the field of Positive Psychology, which is the science of…
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Vocal health is a key factor for teachers
Janet Shell was a Head of Music before retraining as a classical singer. She now teaches singing both in schools and privately and maintains a performance profile. She set up Talking Voice over 10 years ago after realising how many teachers suffer vocally. Janet’s unique combination of skills and humour make for a popular training…
The GDPR implications of Brexit for Irish Institutions
Steven Roberts is head of marketing for Griffith College. A certified data protection officer and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, he writes on strategy, marketing and data protection. The opinions expressed are the author’s own. They are not intended as a substitute for seeking professional legal advice. Third level institutions have undertaken substantial…
Waterford Treasures: three museums in the Viking Triangle
Delve back in time with a tour that’s bound to bring out your inner Strongbow or Aoife in the most ancient part of Ireland’s oldest city ‘Veðrafjǫrðr’ (Waterford). Waterford not only boasts the House of Waterford Crystal and three museums but features an award-winning walking experience, the Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle. From the…
University of Pécs
SINCE it opened its doors in 1367, University of Pécs has positioned itself high on the higher education world map among Universities which build up future generations of modern society and offer excellent education. Being one of the most internationalized universities in Hungary, UP is today home to more than 4500 foreign students from over…
Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Irish schools
Walk in My Shoes is a mental health awareness and education campaign run by St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services. The campaign focuses on promoting mental health awareness in schools across Ireland. Develop a Positive Mental Health Culture We can all experience high level of stress as part of modern living, and this can lead to…
Teachers’ Union of Ireland Credit Union
More than half of adults in Ireland own a credit card. A substantial six in ten however don’t know what interest rate they pay. This is despite the fact that most credit card owners use their plastic extremely frequently. The majority of adults tend to use their cards every month for ad hoc spending, rather…
Nursing or Midwifery at Trinity College
We asked 3rd year student Ida Lis about her experiences as a Children’s and General Nursing student. Why did you apply to nursing in Trinity? Ever since I can remember, I have been interested in healthcare and wellbeing. All courses on my CAO were nursing related. TCD is the top ranked nursing school in Ireland…
Perfecting student presentations
Regardless of their academic or career ambitions, there is one skill that is universally beneficial to every student in Ireland. The ability to deliver a concise, effective and engaging presentation not only allows students give voice to their thoughts and expressions. It is a skill which can be used to bolster self confidence, improve interview…
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…
It’s Your Choice – The SCFE Experience
Upcoming OPEN DAY 20th November 10am to 2pm Our OPEN DAY is the one to look forward to on Wednesday 20th November 2019 from 10am to 2pm. There will be a range of presentations, demonstrations and exhibitions and college staff and students will be on hand to answer any queries. All courses are recognised for…
An action-packed day out at Redhills
Redhills Adventure is one of Ireland’s most exciting adventure centres located very close to Kildare Village Outlet on a re-purposed farm. Opened in 2014, it is operated by brothers Paul and Owen Murphy, who both left careers in Tourism and Engineering respectively and converted the old family farm to offer great value activities for primary…
The Pearse Museum and Rathfarnham Castle
It’s worth considering a day trip to Rathfarnham where you can visit Rathfarnham Castle and the Pearse Museum, just 30 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes’ drive from each other. A lively, informative guided tour tailored to younger visitors will be included in your visit to each site. Visits to these historic buildings…
Different pathways to success at Pearse College
Pearse College of Further Education is based in Crumlin in Dublin city. Their courses are designed to prepare students for employment and third level education in an adult-friendly environment. But the College is not only a training ground for third level, it’s also a pathway to employment and up-skilling. Furthermore, we have a long and…
The way we wore at the National Museum
The history of Irish fashion in clothing and jewellery. Come and see garments made in Irish fabrics and the importance of textile production and clothing manufacture to the economy of the country. The Way We Wore exhibition displays clothing and jewellery worn in Ireland principally from the 1760s to the 1960s. Although many still think…
Education opportunities at Galway Atlantaquaria DPSM Discover Centre
Welcome to Galway Atlantaquaria, the National Aquarium of Ireland. As Ireland’s largest Native Species Aquarium, we are the perfect location for school tours and workshops based around Ireland’s marine environment and biodiversity, sustainability, environmental awareness, care and ecology investigation. We cater for students of all ages, with options available to pre-school, primary, secondary and third…
Life and Death in Medieval Kilkenny
Since 2017, the Medieval Mile Museum has shared the stories of Ireland’s most powerful patrons and inspired creators. In what was a 13th century parish church, the award-winning museum is now an amalgamation of cutting-edge architecture, archaeology, history and exhibition design. When skeletal remains were discovered on site in the summer of 2016, the local…
Registration open for National Flight Centre pilot training courses
637,000 more pilots needed worldwide over the next 20 years according to Boeing National Flight Centre’s Pilot Academy, based at Weston Airport just 20 minutes from Dublin city centre, has opened registration for its Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL frozen) pilot training courses beginning in September 2019 and March 2020. Based in a newly renovated,…
Lullymore – exciting new venue for Field Trips and Environmental Tours
Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park in Rathangan, Co. Kildare is now offering Leaving Cert Biology Field Trips and Environmental Tours designed for Junior Cert/Transition Year Geography/Science students and can also be adapted for Third Level students. The Park, set on 60 acres of ancient woodland and rehabilitating peatland, won Best Environmental Innovation at the…
Tourism – a world of opportunities in an exciting and global industry
LYIT School of Tourism, formerly the Tourism College Killybegs, is the oldest campus outside Dublin dedicated to education and training in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Operations and Management, and Tourism. Established in 1969, and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, the campus has produced graduates who are renowned all over the world, ensuring that today’s graduates…