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
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
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has published a new Growing Up In Ireland ‘Key Findings’ report on the lives of 13 year olds. The report examines how they are faring in important areas of their lives; such as education, physical health, socio emotional wellbeing, pastimes and family circumstances. It also looks […]
Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has launched an €83.68 million TU Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise (TU RISE) Fund. The scheme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The TU RISE scheme will support research capacity building
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris launched a historic change in third-level education to ensure undergraduate students, for the first time, can earn a university degree outside the points system. From September students will be able to enrol in one of 23 degree courses across healthcare, enterprise, ICT and
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris opened a new Enterprise and Learner Hubs in Tullamore, Offaly. These hubs will ensure that learners, employees and employers will be able to access the information and help they need to meet increased skills demands in the region. The Laois Offaly Education and […]
Writer JP Quinn, Head of Visitors’ Services at UCC, and illustrator Charlie Ruxton of UCC Audio Visual have published their second children’s book ‘A Tree at UCC’, which was officially launched by UCC President Prof. John O’Halloran. Having told the story of one of the smallest inhabitants at University College Cork, the duo behind the […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has welcomed the news that seven Irish universities have gone up in the world rankings. This included Trinity College Dublin, which enjoyed a jump of 17 places from 98th to 81st in the world. Speaking about the progress, Minister Harris said, “this is […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced €40 million in funding to improve college campuses. The funding, which will be distributed to 20 institutions, will be used to improve access for people with disabilities, and invest in necessary upgrades. Speaking about the funding, Minister Harris said, “as […]
Children of all ages can take part in the Summer Stars Reading programme, which started on Monday, 19 June in all Limerick Libraries, and runs in libraries nationwide throughout the summer. The purpose of the free programme is to encourage reading for fun over the summer. To help children keep track of their reading, Summer […]
Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting all children due to start school this September to visit their local library and collect their free ‘Little Library Book Bag’. The My Little Library initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts Funding, offers a free book bag with storybooks for children and supportive information for parents for […]
Insight, the SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, launched an economic report that highlights its value to the Irish economy at €1.1bn, building on ten years of public investment of €80m, supported through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). The Centre, which is hosted across Dublin City University, University College Cork, University College Dublin and University of
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced €3.75 million to boost further and higher education sector defences against cyber-attack for cybersecurity. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in 2022/23 to provide 24/7 real-time monitoring
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a five-year Active* Consent programme. This programme builds on the first cycle of the Active*Consent programme at the University of Galway, which has made substantial progress in raising awareness and deepening our understanding of consent in Higher and Further Education
Effective leadership is essential for organisations to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world—however, the demand for leaders who prioritise ethical decision-making and foster inclusive environments is greater than ever. Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university, recognises this need and offers a range of micro-credentials specifically designed to
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced 62 grants valued at €42 million to support research across 13 Higher Education Institutions through Science Foundation Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future Programme. Minister Harris commented on the programme, “these awards, supported under the SFI Frontiers for
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend University College Dublin’s Belfield campus this Saturday, June 10, for the annual UCD Festival. A celebration of arts, science, and innovation, the festival boasts eight vibrant zones, with topics ranging from artificial intelligence and sustainability to robotics and Jazz music. Over 130 free events are scheduled to […]
Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, launched My Little Library 2023. This initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts Funding, offers a free book bag with storybooks for children and supportive information for parents for all children starting
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has confirmed a new apprenticeship programme in Sportsturf Management. The two-year programme will welcome its first group of apprentices and employers in September 2023. The apprenticeship will train apprentices to work on plant science and protection, soil and rootzones, the
Join the Online Information Session for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals who can tackle the complex issues arising from climate change has never been greater.