Údarás launches pilot scheme on marine renewable energy and sustainability for transition year students

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

MIDC Páirc na Mara is launching an innovative pilot programme for transition year in seven Gaeltacht secondary schools in Galway for the 2024-2025 school year. This programme will focus on marine renewable energy and sustainability, emphasising sustainable development goals.

Free schoolbooks ease back to school burden – Dolan

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Free schoolbooks will ease the financial pressures on parents of primary and secondary school students, a Galway Fine Gael Senator has said.

Discover your passion for baking: join the GRETB Bakery Traineeship course

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Galway, a city known for its vibrant culture and warm hospitality, is now offering an enticing opportunity for aspiring bakers to turn their passion into a fulfilling career. Introducing the GRETB Bakery Traineeship Course – your gateway to a world of delectable pastries, aromatic bread, and sweet success.

New body established to oversee competitive research and innovation in Ireland

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan has welcomed the establishment of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, Ireland’s new competitive research and innovation funding agency.

New student part-time fee scheme for specified undergraduate courses

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced details of a new Student Part-Time Fee Scheme for specified Undergraduate Courses.

62 part-time courses have been identified as eligible for this scheme for the 24/25 academic year. All courses lead to an undergraduate major award and include both in-person and blended (part in-person/part online) provision.

Bursary students welcomed to Marine Institute

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Marine Institute recently welcomed the 2024 cohort of Bursary Students to the Institute’s Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. Presentation day is an important part of the Bursary Programme as it allows the Bursary Students to showcase their work over the course of their Bursary.

Research by Galway teacher published in collection of education papers

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

A dissertation by Rosaline Keane Kelly, a post-primary teacher at Galway Educate Together Secondary School, has been recognised amongst a collection of research papers on education chosen for publication by Hibernia College.

New research links youth theatre to personal growth

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), together with Galway Youth Theatre, has launched new research into youth theatre as a means of achieving positive personal outcomes for young people.

Revolutionary new partnership on skills launched

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan has this week met with the chairperson of the newly reformed National Skills Council as a new strategic partnership on skills is forged between the Government, industry, and the social partners.

The new council, led by Chair Dr Kevin Marshall, will work independently to provide Government with strategic foresight and expert advice in the area of skills development in Ireland.

GRETB calls on Government to tackle inequalities in education sector

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is calling on the Government to commit to tackling inequalities in the education sector by supporting the priorities laid out in the #SupportYourLocalETB campaign. Representatives from Galway and Roscommon ETB met with members of the Oireachtas at a briefing event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, recently where they expressed their concerns.

Two University of Galway academics recognised by ENLIGHT European University Alliance

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

University of Galway academics Dr Kathy Reilly and Dr Conn Holohan have been awarded ENLIGHT Impact awards for their research endeavours.

New €12m GRETB apprenticeship training facility opens in Mervue

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan officially opened the new apprenticeship training facility in Galway Roscommon ETB’s Mervue Campus on Monday.

Begin an exciting career in IT support with the GRETB

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The GRETB Training Centre Mervue are currently recruiting for the IT Support Specialist Course.

This course will commence in September 2024 and offers trainees excellent opportunities to gain Microsoft and CompTIA certifications. The certifications delivered are globally recognised and provide a key knowledge base for anyone wanting to begin a career in IT support.

Gain industry-aligned skills with Innopharma Education.

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Innopharma Education deliver QQI-accredited certificate, degree and post graduate programmes. As a result of its focus on high-demand sectors including BioPharma, MedTech, digital transformation and food science, many of their courses commencing in September 2024 have received Springboard+ or HCI funding.

CAO Change of Mind: completing the form

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Now that you have completed the Leaving Cert, some of you may have had more time to reflect and think further about your CAO choices and you may possibly change your preferences and therefore want to complete the CAO Change of Mind form. The Change of Mind submission closing date is fast approaching and is closing on July 1, 2024 at 17:00. This online Change of Mind form allows those who have originally applied to a college or university through the CAO to alter or change the course preferences they originally submitted. The CAO Change of Mind form does not allow you to submit a new application if you have not previously applied. The Change of Mind form allows you to remove or reorganise your previous choices or add new courses with the exception of ‘restricted application’ courses. There is a list of these available at www.cao.ie.

Educational pathways: explore GCC's varied course offerings

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Galway Community College (GCC) Further Education offers a diverse range of courses tailored to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in various fields. The extensive selection of courses across multiple disciplines is closely aligned with industry needs and the pathways they create for further education and employment.

For those looking to progress to higher education, GCC's courses often serve as stepping stones, designed to help students achieve the necessary points to gain entry into university or improve employment prospects with necessary qualifications. This pathway is beneficial for students who may not have achieved their desired results in the traditional Leaving Certificate exams or an opportunity to sample new vocational areas. There are no CAO points required to apply, and you can convert your results from the course, up to 390 points (more for science courses) to apply for more than 1,200 CAO courses that will accept a QQI award for progression to universities in Galway and nationwide. GCC's Level 6 courses give direct access to some second-year courses in ATU. The college maintain strong links with local university access offices through information talks and sessions on progression, organised by GCC's guidance counsellor.

Coláiste an Chreagáin's end of year success

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

This was the second year Coláiste an Chreagáin’s science and engineering students were involved in the VEX Robotics school’s competition (hosted by ATU and sponsored by Boston Scientific). The competition is the culmination of months of hard work by students designing, building, trouble-shooting, and coding their robot – “Louise”. The school’s robotic club ran by science teacher Ms O’Dea, encourages and supports the development of future engineers and scientists.

Mental health check for Leaving Certs 2024

Thu, Jun 13, 2024

Inevitably this time of year many students and their parents/guardians may suffer burnout. How do you know that you are close to burnout or that the people around you are close to burnout? What does your energy and efficiency look like at the moment? Do you need to slow down and take stock? Are you experiencing any of the following?

University of Galway - Adult Learning Information Evening

Mon, Jun 10, 2024

The Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development are hosting their annual Information Evening on campus on Thursday June 20, 2024 from 5.30-7.30pm in the Human Biology Building. They are delighted to announce their part-time courses offerings for 2024/25 including their Springboard+ courses and the new learner subsidy for Micro-credentials. Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) funded courses are 100% funded for the unemployed and returners, and 90% funded for employed.

Empowering Futures: GRETB and ATU’s accessible education routes

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Imagine dreaming of a nursing career like Kate Roche from Gort, Co Galway, but facing challenges with college entry requirements. Fortunately, there’s an excellent alternative route available. The new education programme from Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), offers a way to earn a degree without the traditional barriers.

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