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Researchers Call for Change to Irish Schoolyards to Support Children’s Play

By Ryan Harmon 28 September 2023

Researchers are calling for increased attention to the design of Irish schoolyards and provision of diverse spaces for play in primary schools, to address issues of exclusion, bullying and racism in schoolyards. A study led by University College Cork (UCC) researchers has found that the limited attention given to children’s right to play in school policies […]

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Significant Capital Investment for Two Education & Training Projects in Galway

By Ryan Harmon 14 September 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced funding for two projects at locations run by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. The Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre in Clonbur and GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business and Technology Park, Galway City will benefit from part […]

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Report into Bullying in Higher Education Launched

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a report on the findings of the National Survey of Student Experiences of Bullying in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The report, conducted by the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and commissioned by this Department, presents the findings of an anonymous online survey

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Other Voices Returns to UCC

By Ryan Harmon 31 August 2023

University College Cork’s (UCC) riverside campus will again be the backdrop to the sounds of the best household names and emerging artists, as the university hosts Other Voices for a second time this September. Taking place on Thursday 28 September, and hosted by MayKay, this year’s event will continue to celebrate the phenomenal breadth and diversity […]

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Trinity Welcomes Executive Director of UN World Food Programme

By Ryan Harmon 30 August 2023

The new Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, met with Trinity College Dublin researchers from the Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies. Trinity researchers are partnering with the UN World Food Programme on a project addressing disability inclusion in food security programming. This strategic partnership has been in

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New Craft Skills Training Hub in Drogheda Opened

By Ryan Harmon 29 August 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD officially opened the Craft Skills Training Hub at Louth Meath ETB Drogheda College of the Future, Donore Campus. The opening of the hub will allow the college to provide training for over 300 apprentices each year with three intakes during the year. […]

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151 Childcare Services Awarded Grants Under Building Blocks Improvement Grant

By Ryan Harmon 28 August 2023

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman has published the list of successful applicants to the €9 million Building Blocks – Improvement Grant 2023. Grants awarded range from €35,000 to €75,000 across two separate strands: Green Energy and Retrofit. The Green Energy Strand supports the Climate Action Agenda and the Programme for

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First Sod Turned on New Ardee Educate Together National School Project

By Ryan Harmon 28 August 2023

The first sod has been turned on the new €7.6 million Ardee Educate Together school building. Construction of the school began over the last few weeks on lands acquired by Louth County Council on behalf of the Department of Education, off the N53 at Jervis Street, Ardee. Cathaoirleach of Ardee Municipal District, Cllr. Dolores Minogue, […]

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Advancement in NZEB and Retrofit Training + Publication of Careers in Construction Action Plan

By Ryan Harmon 24 August 2023

Laois Offaly Education and Training Board and the National Construction Training Campus at Mount Lucas have developed a Mobile NZEB Training Unit. The mobile unit will travel to construction sites and schools across the country to allow people avail of the courses wherever they are. Attending the official launch at Coláiste Cois Life in Lucan, […]

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Annual Cost of Education Paper Published

By Ryan Harmon 22 August 2023

Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has published the annual Cost of Education options paper. Last year, the Department following the publication of our policy on the future of third level education in Ireland, gave a commitment to develop an annual options assessment to outline measures to reduce […]

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Plan to Develop Design Standard for Purpose Built Student Accommodation

By Ryan Harmon 21 August 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD announced their joint plan to develop design standards for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Ireland. The Residential Construction Cost Study, which was published by Minister O’Brien in May of

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Public Service Apprenticeship Plan Launched

By Ryan Harmon 17 August 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Pascal Donohoe TD have launched the Public Service Apprenticeship Plan 2022-2025. The Plan outlines how to grow the number of annual apprenticeship registrations across the public service, including

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DCU Scientists Develop Blood Test to Predict Response to Breast Cancer Treatment

By Ryan Harmon 16 August 2023

A blood test that can identify which patients will respond to breast cancer therapies has been developed by scientists at DCU, and could inform better decisions on patient treatments. Dr Denis Collins, Principal Investigator for the Cancer Biotherapeutics Research Group at the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology at DCU, whose team carried out the work, […]

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New €1m Fund for Upskilling Youth in Ireland Launched in Partnership with TikTok

By Ryan Harmon 14 August 2023

TikTok has announced a €750,000 donation to Rethink Ireland, to create The TikTok Digital Future Fund. The Fund will back nonprofit organisations that work for upskilling youth aged 15-24 who wish to upskill and/or enter employment in Ireland. A further €250,000 will be granted to Rethink Ireland in TikTok advertising support. It has never been more important […]

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90% Increase in Number of Children Benefitting From National Childcare Scheme

By Ryan Harmon 11 August 2023

Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth announced a 90% increase in the number of children who benefitted from a National Childcare Scheme (NCS) subsidy within the first six months of 2023 compared to the previous year. Within the first half of 2023, a total of 134,580 children availed of supports under […]

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How Secondary Cities Can Compete with Superstar Cities

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2023

Local universities, global connectivity and entrepreneurship can help secondary cities combat the geographic polarisation of innovation in superstar cities, according to new research being conducted in Trinity College Dublin and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Superstar cities like London, Dublin, Milan, New York and Bangalore have grown astronomically over the

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DCU and SETU Announce New Advanced Manufacturing Course

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2023

Dublin City University (DCU) and South East Technological University (SETU) have announced a unique collaboration on a new course in advanced manufacturing delivered using Virtual Reality (VR). The Level 9 IMI 4 (Innovative Materials for Industry 4.0) programme is scheduled to commence in mid-September. The programme is targeted at people interested in furthering their

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Digital Learning Institute Secures ​​​​​​​​€1.8m in Funding to Drive Global Expansion

By Ryan Harmon 21 July 2023

The Digital Learning Institute (​​​​DLI​​​​), a provider of digital learning courses and upskilling programs, announces that it has successfully raised €1.8 million in investment from the Davy EIIS Fund, ​​Enterprise Ireland, and private investors from the digital learning industry.   Commenting on the investment, DLI founder John Kilroy said the investment would allow the

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Microcreds.ie Platform to Boost Upskilling and Reskilling in Ireland Launched

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney launched a new platform, Microcreds.ie, to assist people upskilling and reskilling. Over 300 short, flexible and accredited courses are available through the platform from seven institutions to address skills needs of

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Over 131,000 Families to Receive Enhanced Back to School Allowance This Week

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2023

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that over 131,000 families will receive the enhanced Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. The payment from the Department of Social Protection is designed to support eligible families with the cost of school uniforms and footwear ahead of the upcoming school term. Minister Humphreys has