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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced the extension of Vaccination Week and rapid antigen testing pilots. Pop-up vaccination centres were established across 15 higher education sites two weeks ago. Over 3,000 students received a vaccine with 53% of them receiving their first dose. Speaking today, Minister

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€121m Skills Package Essential for New World of Work

By Ryan Harmon 14 October 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have outlined a €121m skills package as part of Budget 2022. The package will include: €34 million to support and develop apprenticeship including €17 million to address the backlogs in delivery caused by COVID-19. A new […]

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Financial and Mental Health Supports to Students Worth €22m Announced

By Ryan Harmon 12 October 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced €17.2 million in student financial supports and €5 million to support students mental health and wellbeing. The supports are being provided as part of a €105 million package for Further and Higher Education provided by Government. Speaking at the announcement […]

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New and Enhanced Supports for Creativity in Schools Announced

By Ryan Harmon 6 October 2021

Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Norma Foley TD, Minister for Education announced the 269 new schools that will participate in Creativity Ireland Programme initiatives – Creative Schools and Creative Clusters. Announcing the schools selected to participate in Creative Schools, Minister Martin said, “I am

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Picker Pals Set to Triple the Impact it has on Litter Across Dublin City

By Ryan Harmon 4 October 2021

Dublin City Council is pleased to continue its ongoing support of the Picker Pals Programme for primary school children. As part of this, the Lord Mayor, Alison Gilliland revisited her previous teaching school, Our Lady Immaculate Junior National School in Dublin 17. Using upcycled and fully reusable packaging, Picker Pals provides classrooms with bespoke story […]

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New UL Research Centre to Drive Next Generation Cancer Treatment

By Ryan Harmon 4 October 2021

University of Limerick (UL) is collaborating with University Hospital Limerick (UHL) to establish a new cancer research centre that aims to use digital technologies to improve the treatment of cancer in Ireland. The Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre will combine UL’s expertise in technology and health with UHL’s expertise in oncology to find innovative ways […]

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National Skills Council Discusses Barriers Facing Women and Persons with Disabilities

By Ryan Harmon 30 September 2021

The National Skills Council has met to discuss the barriers facing women and people with disabilities accessing the labour market. The Council heard females had a higher monthly unemployment rate than males in June 2021, while the number of females in employment was lowest in the South East. The Council heard from the National Womens’ […]

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Limerick Celebrates Learning with Irish Network

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2021

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Daniel Butler, will take part in the annual ‘Celebration of Learning Day’ on Thursday 30th September as part of the Irish Network of Learning Cities which celebrates learning. This network is a joint initiative with four other cities across Ireland. In 2019, the Lord Mayors […]

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Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Begin as Thousands of First Years Begin College Experience

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2021

Pop-up vaccination clinics will begin over 15 colleges campuses today as thousands of first years enter college for the first time. Speaking today, Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins said, “today, thousands of students, many of them first years, are beginning an incredibly exciting chapter of their lives as they return […]

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Tyndall Drives Ireland’s Leadership in Deep-Tech Within Europe

By Ryan Harmon 27 September 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the critically important role research plays in addressing some of the major challenges faced by society. Tyndall National Institute’s advances in deep-tech research and innovation are having a significant impact in creating solutions for areas such as climate change, healthcare, and energy production within Europe. Tyndall’s

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Awards Recognise Higher Education Institutions’ Innovative Societal Contributions

By Ryan Harmon 24 September 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced five performance funding awards totalling €5 million to higher education institutions in recognition of their innovative programmes and societal contributions to help create a better society. Each award is valued at €1 million, and they were determined on the basis of

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Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies Launching in Trinity College Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2021

In January 2022, Trinity College Dublin is delighted to launch a new blended Postgraduate Diploma course in Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies. The programme, funded by the HEA’s Human Capital Initiative, is designed to provide graduates with the priority skills and critical knowledge needed for the circular economy area. For this reason,

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Kids Who May Experience Bullying

By Ryan Harmon 20 September 2021

There are a number of reasons why some kids may experience bullying. They include everything from characteristics to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Furthermore, anybody can be a victim of bullying. However, there are certain characteristics that might increase a child’s chances of getting bullied. It’s important to remember that these […]

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How to Think on Your Feet When You’re Put on the Spot

By Ryan Harmon 18 September 2021

If you want to advance your career, you need to be comfortable speaking up and voicing your opinions. Speaking up not only makes a positive impression, but also conveys your value and confidence. Successful professionals know that preparation is key to strong, succinct communication. Expressing yourself clearly is exponentially easier when you have time to […]

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Over €1m Allocated to Children’s Services in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 17 September 2021

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’ Gorman, TD announced a new funding measure to support training in organisations working with children’s services, young people and their families, bringing the funding awarded in 2021 under the What Works initiative to over €1m this year. The grantee organisations address a range of

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Ireland Ranks High on Third-Level Education in OECD ‘Education at a Glance’ Report

By Ryan Harmon 16 September 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State, Niall Collins have welcomed the OECD report, ‘Education at a Glance’ (EAG), which showed that the number of young people in Ireland attending third-level education is significantly above the OECD average. The study found that: Ireland ranked 4th out

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Nualang Launches Unique AI and Chatbot-Driven World Language Learning Platform

By Ryan Harmon 2 September 2021

Nualang, a Learning Management System (LMS) from Fathom, an innovative software solutions and platforms creator, has released a new, ready-to-use classroom package specifically for grades 6-12 language teachers. Enterprise Ireland proudly supported Nualang in launching the language learning platform within the United States for the 2021-2022 academic year to help fill the

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€8m of Funding for 80 Enterprise and Employers Research Projects

By Ryan Harmon 1 September 2021

The Irish Research Council (IRC) has said that €8m of funding will be invested in 80 research projects for enterprise and employers as part of its Enterprise Partnership Scheme and Employment-Based Postgraduate Programme. The IRC typically partners with around 70 organisations each year, ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs, public-sector agencies and

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Website Launched for Autistic Students Starting College

By Ryan Harmon 31 August 2021

AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, has launched a new website to support autistic students starting college or resuming on-campus studies this September. The website has been funded by Rethink Ireland through the Innovate Together Fund. One in 65 students in school in Ireland today have a diagnosis of autism and 86% of these young people […]

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First President of Technological University of the Shannon Announced

By Ryan Harmon 31 August 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has designated Professor Vincent Cunnane to be appointed as the first president of Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. Professor Cunnane is the outgoing President of Limerick Institute of Technology, and will take up the role in the new Technological University

Extension of Vaccination Week and Rapid Antigen Testing Pilot

€121m Skills Package Essential for New World of Work

Financial and Mental Health Supports to Students Worth €22m Announced

New and Enhanced Supports for Creativity in Schools Announced

Picker Pals Set to Triple the Impact it has on Litter Across Dublin City

New UL Research Centre to Drive Next Generation Cancer Treatment

National Skills Council Discusses Barriers Facing Women and Persons with Disabilities

Limerick Celebrates Learning with Irish Network

Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Begin as Thousands of First Years Begin College Experience

Tyndall Drives Ireland’s Leadership in Deep-Tech Within Europe

Awards Recognise Higher Education Institutions’ Innovative Societal Contributions

Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies Launching in Trinity College Dublin

Kids Who May Experience Bullying

How to Think on Your Feet When You’re Put on the Spot

Over €1m Allocated to Children’s Services in 2021

Ireland Ranks High on Third-Level Education in OECD ‘Education at a Glance’ Report

Nualang Launches Unique AI and Chatbot-Driven World Language Learning Platform

€8m of Funding for 80 Enterprise and Employers Research Projects

Website Launched for Autistic Students Starting College

First President of Technological University of the Shannon Announced

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