New course on colour at Aine's Art Studio

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most" - John Ruskin.

GMIT maths lecturer publishes first empirical evidence-based report on Irish post primary students’ knowledge of algebra

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

An important new empirical evidence-based report on Irish post-primary students’ knowledge of algebra identifies strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge of the subject and proposes recommendations to address the weaknesses.

The report finds that students have good knowledge of equality, proportional reasoning, patterns, and comparing and ordering numbers, but that they are struggling with key skills such as fractions, decimal numbers, order of operations, and indices.

Spanish courses starting at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The spring term at The Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Accountancy apprenticeship applications now open

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

An accountancy apprenticeship programme which allows students to work, earn, and learn, has been hailed by a Kilconly man, who has said students should consider every option available at third-level.

After completing the Accounting Technicians Ireland apprenticeship programme with flying colours at Grant Thornton, Diarmuid O’Connor (26) has stayed with the prestigious firm to continue his studies with the aim of becoming a fully-qualified accountant.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Spanish courses starting at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The spring term at the Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.

ASTI committed to externally assessed Leaving Cert 2022

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is committed to an externally assessed Leaving Certificate this year, in line with the students’ and teachers’ expectations.

Breathe healthy air in the classroom

Wed, Jan 12, 2022

The WINIX ZERO Pro is an extremely powerful and fully automatic air purifier that cleans your indoor air environment from allergies, fine dust (PM2.5), dust, mould spores, viruses, bacteria, VOCs and odours.

Seventeen new apprenticeship programmes planned for this year

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.

The new programmes are intended to help deliver on the commitments made under the Programme for Government to support and drive the economy, while addressing the skills requirements identified across society.

Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Do you wish to take up a new language, refresh your school French, prepare for your holidays, or even plan a new life in France? Do you need to enhance your professional profile, avail of greater job opportunities, or develop your company’s potential on the French-speaking market? Or maybe your children would like to get a head start in French or get good grades in their Junior or Leaving Cert. examinations? Then the French Institute has a course to suit you.

Drumadore Drum School

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Drumadore is Ireland’s largest provider of group drumming lessons. The school wants children to have fun through drumming together and get all the benefits of friendship through music. Director of the school, Eimhin Cradock, is super passionate about what he does and uses all of his experience as a primary school teacher, Macnas drum director, and former Saw Doctor to bring drumming to as many people as possible.

Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Classes will be starting on January 25 and 26 and online registration is open from January 11.

Why NUI Galway is the University of choice for 2022

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

It’s a time in our lives that many of us can relate to. Life after the Leaving Cert. When what feels like all the studying in the world is narrowly behind you and all of a sudden, you’re faced with one of the most important decisions of your life. As daunting as it can be, choosing where to study can become one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make.

Deadline for discounted CAO applications looms

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Students who apply to the CAO before January 20 can avail of a discounted application fee. With just three weeks to go before this deadline, it is worth looking at the other key dates and deadlines coming up in the application process.

Review of special educational needs legislation to begin in January

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan has announced the commencement of a full review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.

Gold Cobra team from Scoil Bhríde Mercy Tuam win Junk Kouture audience award

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

A group of transition year students from Scoil Bhríde Mercy secondary school in Tuam have been named audience favourite at Junk Kouture in a public vote hosted by RTE. The winning team - Nia Lydon, Beibhinn Gleeson, and Katelyn Boyle - now in fifth year at Scoil Bhríde, facilitated by their art teacher Lisa Browne during transition year, fashioned hundreds of reused cable ties and broken phone charger leads to create a showstopping outfit called Gold Cobra.

Harris announces new €2,000 support for apprenticeship employers

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the introduction of an annual grant of €2,000 for employers who employ apprentices in one of the 37 apprenticeships which have been established since 2016.

This extends financial support to all apprentice employers for the first time, addressing a key barrier to employer participation in apprenticeship.

Report examines barriers to inclusion experienced by NUI Galway postgraduate students

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Researchers at NUI Galway have revealed the lived experience of postgraduate students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Two birds, one stone, with Accountancy Apprenticeship

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

When considering an apprenticeship in accountancy, it was the chance for hands-on experience which was the deciding factor for Diarmuid O’Connor, a science graduate from Kilconly.

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