Nominations sought from Galway for Adult Learning STAR Awards

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, is seeking nominations from adult learning initiatives in Galway for the annual STAR Awards 2021.

'Yo-yo dieting was controlling my life – I knew I had to make some changes'

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

"I was tired, frustrated, and emotionally drained from the repetitive, negative cycle of yo-yo dieting I had created. I desperately wanted to establish balance and not let dieting run my life.

Virtual open evening at Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS – a Steiner education

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS – a Steiner education (previously Galway Steiner National School) opened its doors in Knocknacarra in 2015 in response to parental demand for a nondenominational school with Steiner teaching. Steiner education is an internationally recognised approach to the education of children. At its centre is the holistic understanding of child development and in its methods and its interpretation of the national school curriculum it aims to meet the needs of the children in their cognitive, emotional, and physical development.

Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS – a Steiner education is committed to providing education which nurtures each child in such a way that he or she develops into a young person with a balanced capacity for thinking, feeling, and doing. The staff aim for the children to develop self-confidence and inner resources so that they can take their place in the community as creative, self-directed, and responsible people. Steiner education provides enjoyable and relevant learning through deep engagement and creative endeavour, to develop ethical and capable individuals.

Special Christmas ‘buy one get two free’ offer for limited time at the Herbal Study Academy

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The Herbal Study Academy has a special offer just in time for Christmas - order the academy's foundation herbal medicine course and get the colour therapy course and healing course for free.

St Nicholas’ Parochial School now enroling

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

St Nicholas’ Parochial School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year, 2021/22. St Nicholas’ is situated in Waterside, Woodquay, beside the Town Hall Theatre, close to NUIG and UHG. The school is known to many as ‘the hidden gem in the heart of the city’ and has a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway.

GMIT conferrings to take place online

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

GMIT’s annual conferring ceremonies will be held fully online this year with 14 sessions taking place from Tuesday November 24 to Saturday November 28. The ceremonies, which will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube, will see some 1,800 students will receive higher certificate, degree, and postgraduate awards in more than 120 courses in business, engineering, creative arts and media, furniture design and technology, hotel, heritage and tourism studies, nursing, health sciences and social care, and science and computing.

Begin an exciting career in IT support with the GRETB

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue is currently recruiting for the IT support specialist traineeship.

NUI Galway survey finds children are more stressed and less motivated while schooling at home

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A study carried out earlier this year by researchers at NUI Galway's School of Education has found that children are more anxious and learn less when schooling at home.

Upskill or learn to drive with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Free driver training and door security courses are now available with the GRETB Training Centre.

'My job is now so varied and rewarding'

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Despite already being qualified as a nutritionist, I felt something was missing and there was more I needed to learn to expand my knowledge and advance my career.

Anxiety and stress among young people and older adults as a result of Covid-19

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s mental health to a greater or lesser degree. We are all trying to look after ourselves as best we can under the circumstances, but so much uncertainty from day to day, not just from week to week, takes its toll. But young people and children need extra help, support, and attention to reassure them that this too will pass.

NUI Galway to host virtual undergraduate open day

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

NUI Galway will host its autumn undergraduate open day this Saturday from 12 noon to 4pm. The event, which has been reimagined as a virtual event in line with current public health guidelines, will provide an extensive interactive online experience which will allow students, parents, and guidance counsellors to explore courses and careers and to connect with NUI Galway staff and students throughout the day.

New pharmacy retail counter assistant course

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

A new pharmacy retail counter assistant course will start at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in November.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre – open for business with Failte Ireland Safety Charter

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute now in its 33rd year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS/QQI, and FETAC accreditation. The school has just successfully completed reengagement and accreditation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland as a higher education provider.

NUI Galway launches Ideas Academy Halloween camp

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

NUI Galway, in partnership with the HEA, recently launched the Ideas Academy Halloween camp. The academy is an online Halloween camp for second level students in transition year and senior cycle who want to create ideas that enhance the quality of life, and reimagine how ordinary problems related to Covid-19 can be solved in extraordinary ways.

GMIT to host online coding activities as part of DojoMór 2020

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

GMIT is among the institutes hosting hosting DojoMór2020, an exciting online coding event for people aged seven to 17, taking place on Saturday October 24. The event will see young people right across Ireland learn to create a simple game, build a website, and programme some electronics. This a free event; interested participants can register for one or more workshops at www.dojomor.ie.

CompTIA Network+ online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Build your career in network administration with a 10-week online course starting on November 2. This self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide support for the other three and a half days.

How to make the change to a sales role

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Q: I am considering moving into a sales role. I am an outgoing person who likes dealing with people. I think I would thrive in a commercial environment. I have not got much experience and due to the current situation, I would like some advice on how to make the move and succeed in the role? What are the main skills I need? (BC, email).

A: Moving sectors is rarely easy, and our COVID-19 world is not making it any simpler. But one thing is certain: we have not stopped buying stuff, and we still need people to sell to us, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

‘Exam Ready’ – the Leaving Certificate English Revision course is back!

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Join King Lear Intensive Revision Seminar, October 28th (Mid Term Break) via Zoom! With all the uncertainty of the past few months, there is a lot of concern from both Leaving Certificate 2021 students and their parents. Many feel unprepared after missing several months of school throughout the year.

Science and art workshops for children

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Interactive art and science workshops for children will take place in Galway next week, in a collaboration between CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices, and the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.

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