A pilot programme which aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the Information and Communications and Technology sector in Ireland at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has been given a donation of USD 300,000 from Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company. The project, the Saer Mentoring Programme, will assist 120 students in finding […]
Over 60, 000 Leaving Cert Students received their results today. Congratulations to all students. Please note below that there is Leaving Cert Results Helpline available to students. Please be sure to double check that your log in details for the Calculated Grades Student Portal are correct. The National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCPP), the umbrella […]
Discover a diverse range of courses, live chat with colleges and attend interactive webinars this Thursday at Virtual Education Expo. Virtual Education Expo returns to your screens next Thursday, 10th September. This free online event will feature colleges from the 18th June Expo (DDLETB, AIT, Innopharma, Hibernia College, CAFRE) and new exhibitors such as Tangent, […]
The Department of Education and Skills this week published Leaving Certificate 2020: Your questions answered – September 2020. 1. Arrangements for the release of Calculated Grades results on 7 September 2. Key dates after the 7 September results 3. CAO applications and applications to colleges outside Ireland 4. Students who are unhappy with the results […]
Waterford Institute of Technology has told its students via email that all lectures, tutorial and practical classes will be delivered remotely (off-campus) for the academic year 2020/21. In an email sent to last week, students were told that: The Institute has developed a model for academic delivery 2020/21 which places the welfare of our students, staff […]
American College Dublin, a constituent college of Irish American University, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and is licensed as an institution of higher education in the Republic of Ireland and the State of Delaware. This three year honours degree in international business is accredited by QQI and is placed at […]
In this ever growing tech era, Cavan Institute’s Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks is proving to be very popular.
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced that the 2020 postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will commence on Monday 16 November, subject to public health advice and engagement with stakeholders. Junior Cycle examinations for adult learners and early school leavers will also commence in November. The 2020 postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will be scheduled for […]
A comprehensive evaluation of the response of higher education and further education and training institutions to the COVID-19 crisis is now available. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the quality regulator for further and higher education and training in Ireland, has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of the response of higher education and further education and training […]
Applications are now open for the 1916 Bursary Fund for the South Cluster of higher education institutions for the 2020/2021 academic year. What is the 1916 Bursary Fund? The 1916 Bursary Fund was established by the Department of Education and Skills. The purpose of the Fund is to encourage participation and success by students who […]
Develop the knowledge and skills to work across a variety of different areas within the sports and leisure industry and/or to pursue a career in PE Teaching at Kerry College.
To ensure access for schools, on a value for money basis, to a secure supply chain for any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Consumables and Equipment associated with COVID-19 Response Plans, the department is in the final stages of establishing a drawdown framework of suppliers of such products, under an emergency procedure. It is expected that […]
Vocalise is a social enterprise run by students at Enactus DCU that empowers young people with public speaking and confidence skills. This year Vocalise are running a Virtual Communications Camp to help young people deal with the fear of public speaking. Enactus is a social entrepreneurship society that enables third level students to develop bright business […]
Register now for Griffith College Open Day on Wednesday 19th Aug & Wednesday 2nd Sept. Chat with lecturers about Griffith College courses & study modes and to admin staff, about college life and flexible payment options. You can read a prospectus from cover-to-cover and do plenty of research online but an open day is the […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has launched a €3,000 financial incentive for employers to take on apprentices, with the unveiling of a billboard campaign to promote the scheme. Speaking at the announcement of the winners of the Generation Apprenticeship competition, Minister Harris said: “Over 18,000 people are […]
See below for a list of CAO Offer Round Dates and Reply Dates. Click here to watch a short video resource about the CAO Offer and Acceptance Process. Round A: Offer Date: 18th July, 2020 from 10:00 Reply Date: 23rd July, 2020 by 15:00 In early July a small number of offers of places may be issued to […]
Graduates with Data Science skills are in short supply and the skill set is in high demand. Moreover, the Data Analytics jobs market is expanding in Ireland. Data Analytics skills are needed in many activities, such as weather forecasting, scientific research, insurance calculations, stock market prediction, quality control, banking, among others. This is why jobs […]
The Sport Scholarship Programme at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) offers an athlete led development programme aimed at supporting the overall development of high performance athletes in a wide range of sports. The programme gives talented athletes the opportunity to develop their sporting and academic career by offering a network of support services and expertise which […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD this week announced the appointment of an independent person to accelerate plans for a technological university in the South East.
On the 22nd July 2020, the Department of Education and Skills published a Guidance for Further and Higher Education for returning to on-site activity in 2020: Roadmap and COVID-19 Adaptation Framework. As Ireland moves out of the initial response to COVID-19 towards a gradual return to on-site activity, institutions, providers, staff and learners across further and […]
