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DkIT for students by students
A collection of episodes that contain interviews with current and past DkIT students, academic leaders within DkIT, CEO’s of international companies and insights from a range of industry professionals. It is safe to say the marketing strategies that worked to recruit new students five or ten years ago are completely ineffective today. Prospective students may…
Kerry College announce new Screenwriting Programme with support of Ifta
KERRY COLLEGE has announced an all-new Screenwriting programme entitled ‘Content Development for Film & Television’ Content Development for Film & Television is a full-time 40-week creative practice course that aims to nurture the next generation of storytellers, providing an immersive experience in the art of developing screenplays for film, scripted television, and documentaries. The course…
Big thinking, more ambition and real action needed to deliver Net Zero Commitments – Engineers Ireland
New research findings and innovations in the field of agriculture are crucial for our farmers and agri-food industry to reach net zero. However, there is an absolute necessity to include engineering in the mix, to accelerate our pace of progress, according to the newly appointed President of Engineers Ireland, Dr Edmond Harty. Speaking at the…
The Creativity for Wellbeing workbook by Mental Health Ireland
Explore your own path, design your own journey The Creativity for Wellbeing workbook by Mental Health Ireland uses creative tools to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and wellbeing. It includes visualisations, reflections, journaling, mindful colouring, quotes, and coaching tools. The workbook is a beautiful collection of art, illustration and mindful wisdom. Turning the…
Students release ‘smart’ pebbles to track climate change impacts
Primary- and second-level students have placed 300 specially adapted RFID-enabled pebbles at Killiney Beach in Dublin and Raghly Beach in Sligo in a project to track coastal erosion. The innovative project aims to strengthen coastal communities’ ability to deal with the impacts of climate change using digital technologies. Led by Dr Chiara Cocco and Dr…
Can the Northern education system be reformed?
The education system in Northern Ireland is failing too many of its children. That’s the premise of a conference in November which seeks a path away from sectarian division and away from the 11+ selection system. The one-day event, at the Duncairn Centre in Belfast on Saturday 11th November, has a range of speakers who…
Concern over decrease in numbers sitting higher maths
Engineers Ireland has expressed concern at the continuing decline in the number of students undertaking higher level mathematics at Leaving Certificate. Statistics show that 20,516 Leaving students were awarded grades for the higher level maths paper, representing a 4% decrease when compared to 2022. Although participation in the subject at higher level has increased over…
Free schoolbooks, capitation funding and fee cuts feature in big spending budget
The government has announced the expansion of the Free Schoolbooks and Classroom Resources Scheme to all students accessing the Junior Cycle programme as part of spending promises in this year’s budget. Minister Norma Foley said that the initiative would involve an initial investment of €67 million that will benefit some 212,000 students. The overall package…
A career in getting things moving
Organising, co-ordinating, managing, and moving goods is what logistics and supply chains are all about. They involve planning, implementing, and controlling the movement of products and information. Logistics and supply chains are integral to every industry in the world and operate around the clock facilitating international and domestic trade in all sectors of the economy. …
A New Year of Opportunities: Join us at Sallynoggin College of Further Education
In response to the increasing cost of living, DDLETB announced in June that fees would be waived for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024. DDLETB and Sallynoggin College of Further Education (SCFE) are taking significant steps to make education more affordable. We’re reducing fees for students undertaking a Post Leaving Cert (PLC) course, with the exception…
Trinity food historian debunks myth that pre-industrial beer was weaker
Irish workers in the 16th-century consumed beer very similar to our own modern beverage with an ABV of 5% and up to 270 calories per pint. This surprising discovery is one of many striking moments captured in a new documentary that follows the remarkable journey of Trinity food historian Susan Flavin as she faithfully replicates…
Platinum Partner – Revolutionary Technology at EMS Copiers
Reduce your carbon footprint and energy costs by up to 80% with Heat Free Printing Technology EMS Copiers are delighted to announce that we have been appointed a Platinum Partner with EPSON for the supply of their unique range of business Muti-Function Printers. We are the only company to have this status with EPSON in…
Research shows nine out of ten people in Ireland want to learn a new skill
Research carried out by Amárach found that while almost half of people reported learning a new skill since the beginning of the year, almost nine out of ten would like to learn one in the near future. Some of the keys findings of the research included: • Of those who have recently learned a new…
