School refit saves 48% of annual energy
Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, a post-primary school in An Cheathru Rua, Galway improved from a C3 Building Energy Rating to a B2 Building Energy Rating under the 2020 Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder. The school is expected to save up to 48% on energy and a 52% reduction in CO2 emission after upgrades to the roof, the…
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DCU looks to lure entrepreneurs
Dublin City University is calling on anyone with a great early-stage business idea which is based on technology, to take advantage of its Fusion Programme. The programme is open to experienced people with an idea for a business that has proven commercial potential but needs further development. No connection with DCU is needed. Successful applicants…
€40 million for North-South new research programme
The Government has recently announced Ä40 million in funding for a new North-South Research programme. The investment will be provided through the Shared Island Fund and will support the deepening of links between higher education institutions, researchers and research communities on the island of Ireland. The funding will support individual researchers based in an southern…
Praise for Irish ‘professionalising’ postgraduate research education
A new international report has commended Irish higher education institutions for ensuring both the standard of awards, and the quality of student experience, by ‘professionalising’ the delivery of postgraduate research education and training in Ireland. The report was published by an international expert team within the European University Association. The expert team investigated the level…
Ulster University’s celtic researchers strengthen connection to Brittany
Irish and Celtic Studies research at Ulster University is involved in research across the breadth of the discipline, in particular Early and Modern Irish Literature, Celtic Philology and Linguistics, Irish and European Ethnology and Folklore, Manuscript and Textual Studies and Revivalism. The university has announced is that Dr Maxim Fomin, Research Director – Modern Languages…
Three new Local Creative Youth Partnerships unveiled
Three new Local Creative Youth Partnerships (LCYP) will be based in the Cork ETB, Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB and Galway Roscommon ETB regions. These new partnerships, which will commence in mid-2021 brings the total number of LCYPs to six. The LCYPs combine a wide range of human and infrastructural resources to develop and provide…
Too many young people going to university says educational philanthropist
Peter Lampl, a British educational philanthropist and charity founder, has questioned the value of third level education to many young people. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, he said the he believes that many students in Britain leave college burdened by debt. “Too many graduates come out with a lot of debt, the levels…
UNESCO urges countries to prioritize teachers in Covid vaccine rollout
UNESCO and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030 are collecting information on teacher prioritization within national COVID-19 vaccine deployment. While the protection of teachers is essential for schools to reopen safely, just 21 out of 197 countries prioritize teachers in the first phase of vaccination efforts. Another 37 countries include teachers as…
10,000 free courses for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work
The Government has launched 10,158 places on 294 courses under Springboard+ 2021. In addition 1,101 places on 1 and 2 year ICT graduate conversion courses are also on offer under the initiative. Springboard+ courses are at Level 6 (Certificate) to Level 9 (Masters) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and are delivered by public…
ASTI call for research on Junior Cert Irish
In a submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Irish language, the Gaeltacht and Irish-speaking communities, ASTI has called for research into implementation of the ‘T1 agus T2’ programme before it’s extended to the senior cycle. The union says that in feedback to an ASTI survey and seminar: “a strong message came from Gaeilge teachers…
Young people endure widespread sexual harassment – report
Up to 80 per cent of adolescents experience sexual harassment in a 12 month period, with a quarter reporting sexual violence. These are among shocking findings contained in a report: Storm and Stress: An Exploration of Sexual Harassment Amongst Adolescents commissioned by Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI). The study focused on the previous 12-month period…
Third Level representatives set out plans for reopening the sector
The higher education institutions represented by the Irish Universities Association (IUA) and the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, have announced their plans for a safe return to campuses this September with maximum on-site presence. The coordinated approach, which has the support of government and endorsement of public…
The ENERGE Project
A co-designed approach to energy saving in schools The creation of a comfortable and energy-responsible learning environment in schools is a complex but rewarding task, which has multiple interlinked dimensions. The ENERGE (Energising Education to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions) project aims to address this through low cost technical, educational and behavioural interventions. ENERGE will be…
Data protection presents ongoing challenges for Irish institutions
Steven Roberts is head of marketing at Griffith College. He is a certified data protection officer and vice-chair of the ACOI’s data protection and information security working group. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) recently marked its third anniversary. Since its introduction on 25th May 2018, data protection has been high on the agenda for…
Richie Sadlier launches SHARE
Ireland’s first online sexual health educational course for teenagers Richie Sadlier may be known for his uncompromising approach both on and off the field, but when it comes to educating students on how to navigate the challenges of young adulthood, compromise, compassion and consent are the key words. The Sexual Health and Relation-ships Education SHARE…
See your career going places with the ESB Networks Apprenticeship Programme
ESB Networks have recruited over 300 apprentices in the last five years. We will be recruiting up to 60 apprentices across the country again in February 2022 for our programme starting in September 2022. Our programme will be open for applicants from mid-February 2022 at http://www.esbnetworks.ie/careers/apprenticeships. There are a number of interesting Apprentice Videos…
What is Social Care?
Social care is a profession where people work in partnership with those who experience marginalisation, disadvantage, or special needs. Social care workers professionally guide, challenge and support those entrusted to their care toward achieving their maximum potential. Social care workers may work, for example, with children and adolescents in residential care; people with learning or…
Paving the way for your Future
Crumlin College of Further Education has been providing a quality educational experience to students in South Dublin and beyond for 65 years. Located on Crumlin Road, its close proximity to Dublin Bus and Luas services makes it an ideal location for students. A range of QQI courses are offered at Level 5 and Level 6…
Smart Choices – how FET and Apprenticeships can take you where you want to go
With the Leaving Certificate now over and life beginning to return to normal, the class of 2021 have a bright future ahead as they move into the next phase of their learning journeys. Despite the remaining restrictions, a return to on campus education is looking increasingly likely in September and recent school leavers now have…