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Earlier this year, Waterford was invited to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The invitation followed the collaborative work between Waterford City and County Council, Kilkenny County Council, the Southern Regional Assembly, SETU and Waterford Chambers in setting out the ambition and commitment in Waterford to fostering lifelong learning opportunities for

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Minister Foley Launches Computer Science Week 2024

By admin 19 April 2024

Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, has today launched Computer Science Week 2024, which is set to take place from 20 – 27 April.

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‘Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival’ returns for its 14th year

By admin 3 April 2024

It’s that time of year again. The Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 14th iteration this April with its most comprehensive line-up of events to date. Taking place from Monday 15th to Sunday 21st April, this year’s festival theme is Learn, Grow, Explore in 2024. It features over 150 free events and activities to choose from throughout the week, both online

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‘Spring into Storytime’ – A New Initiative by the Meath County Council

By admin 25 March 2024

Spring into Storytime is a national story-time initiative in public libraries that runs during the month of April. It celebrates the importance of families reading together and sharing stories.

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UCC to Lead Major Study to Improve Support for Breastfeeding

By Ryan Harmon 20 December 2023

A major University College Cork (UCC) study to improve support for breastfeeding as a public health issue has been awarded €2.5 million funding from the Health Research Board (HRB). The first-of-its-kind study will investigate and influence a cultural shift towards valuing breastfeeding as one of the most effective ways to ensure child and maternal health. […]

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€17m to Expand Apprenticeships Across Higher Education Announced

By Ryan Harmon 11 December 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins have announced €17 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships in the higher education sector. The funding will be dispersed across four Technological Universities and one […]

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Minister Coveney Launches €33.4m KT Boost Funding Programme

By Ryan Harmon 11 December 2023

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD, and Enterprise Ireland launched KT Boost, a new four-year, €33.4 million knowledge transfer funding programme for Irish universities and technological universities (TUs). Its objective is to support an increase in research commercialisation outcomes from within this sector – both regionally and

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Minister Harris Launches Jane Ohlmeyer’s ‘Making Empire’ Book

By Ryan Harmon 23 November 2023

Ireland’s complicated and contradictory relationship with imperialism is examined in a major new publication by Prof Jane Ohlmeyer. ‘Making Empire’, published by Oxford University Press, was launched by Minister Simon Harris in Trinity’s Old Library. Covering two hundred years, between the mid-16th century and the mid-18th century, ‘Making Empire:

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€40m in Capital Funding for College Campuses Across the Country

By Ryan Harmon 20 November 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced €40 million in capital funding for college campuses across the country. The funding will be provided through the Devolved Grant system and will allow universities make a number of important changes across their campuses. The grant can cover measures to […]

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HRB Invests in UCC Research to Address National Health Care Priorities

By Ryan Harmon 16 November 2023

National health care priorities, such as a community-based falls management exercise programme, improved care for chronic diseases and a new referral process for patients with suspected dementia from general practice to specialist care, have been awarded funding from the Health Research Board’s Applied Partnership Awards. Three researchers at UCC’s College of Medicine and

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Cavan Monaghan Science Festival Kicks Off

By Ryan Harmon 13 November 2023

Cavan County Council and Monaghan County Council are once again joining forces during Science Week from 11th-19th November 2023 to host a wide range of exciting and educational events for the 8th Cavan Monaghan Science Festival. The objectives of the festival are to increase the awareness and visibility of science in our society, promote the […]

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Dublin Port Construction Skills Course Crosses 1,000 Graduates

By Ryan Harmon 13 November 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD was at Dublin Port’s Substation to mark the Dublin Construction Skills and Retrofitting Programme crossing 1,000 graduates. The Port-based three-week course, which is ran by St Andrew’s Resource Centre in partnership with Inner City Renewal Group, is focused on helping unemployed

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Minister Humphreys Opens the Castleblayney Library Project

By Ryan Harmon 13 November 2023

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, to officially open the new Castleblayney Library project which was funded through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). This is a transformative project for the town that has restored the derelict Hope Castle Gate Lodge to provide a state-of-the-art

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Progress on Expansion of Wexford Campus of South East Technological University Announced

By Ryan Harmon 10 November 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced significant progress towards the expansion of the South East Technological University campus in Wexford. Minister Harris has confirmed that the Local Authority is now obligated to acquire the property and that the owner is obliged to surrender same. Wexford County Council

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Publication of 2023 National Skills Bulletin Welcomed

By Ryan Harmon 9 November 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD welcomed the publication of the 2023 National Skills Bulletin. This is the nineteenth in an annual series of reports, launched on behalf of National Skills Council by the SOLAS Skills and Labour […]

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Funding to Provide New Computers, Laptops and iPads in Public Libraries Announced

By Ryan Harmon 6 November 2023

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €1.3 million for the provision of new computers, laptops, iPads and other information and communication technology in public libraries across the country. The investment, under the Libraries Capital Programme, will assist our libraries in becoming more digitally inclusive.

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First Ever Study of Wartime Deepfakes Reveals their Impact on News Media

By Ryan Harmon 26 October 2023

A first ever study of wartime deepfakes reveals their impact on news media and outlines implications for social media companies, media organisations and governments. Deepfakes are artificially manipulated audio-visual material. Most deepfake videos involve the production of a fake ‘face’ constructed by Artificial Intelligence, that is merged with an authentic video, in

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National Fire Safety Week Campaign Asks People to Look Out for Vulnerable Neighbours

By Ryan Harmon 10 October 2023

The National Fire Safety Week campaign launched in Antrim, asking people to check in on vulnerable neighbours, while continuing to remind people of the need to take fire safety precautions in their own homes. Alongside the campaign launch, the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has also announced an additional €100,000 this year for […]

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Xplore Your Future TY Skills Expo Attracts Huge Number of TY Students From Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 9 October 2023

Fingal County Council, in conjunction with Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin Regional Skills Forum (DRSF), the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFERIS) proudly hosted the inaugural “Xplore Your Future TY Skills Expo” across three levels at The Helix. The ground-breaking initiative, organised as part of the Fingal Skills

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Ukrainian Bookshelf Opens at Limerick City Library

By Ryan Harmon 5 October 2023

In response to the growing demand for Ukrainian literature among Ukrainian people staying in Ireland, the Ukrainian Embassy in collaboration with Ambassador Larysa Garasko has gifted Limerick City Library a curated selection of Ukrainian books spanning various genres to form a bookshelf. This generous donation has allowed the creation of a Ukrainian Bookshelf in our […]

Mayor of Waterford welcomes UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

Minister Foley Launches Computer Science Week 2024

‘Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival’ returns for its 14th year

‘Spring into Storytime’ – A New Initiative by the Meath County Council

UCC to Lead Major Study to Improve Support for Breastfeeding

€17m to Expand Apprenticeships Across Higher Education Announced

Minister Coveney Launches €33.4m KT Boost Funding Programme

Minister Harris Launches Jane Ohlmeyer’s ‘Making Empire’ Book

€40m in Capital Funding for College Campuses Across the Country

HRB Invests in UCC Research to Address National Health Care Priorities

Cavan Monaghan Science Festival Kicks Off

Dublin Port Construction Skills Course Crosses 1,000 Graduates

Minister Humphreys Opens the Castleblayney Library Project

Progress on Expansion of Wexford Campus of South East Technological University Announced

Publication of 2023 National Skills Bulletin Welcomed

Funding to Provide New Computers, Laptops and iPads in Public Libraries Announced

First Ever Study of Wartime Deepfakes Reveals their Impact on News Media

National Fire Safety Week Campaign Asks People to Look Out for Vulnerable Neighbours

Xplore Your Future TY Skills Expo Attracts Huge Number of TY Students From Across Ireland

Ukrainian Bookshelf Opens at Limerick City Library

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