Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College for January 2025

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 600 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January. All courses are classroom based and taught by highly professional tutors who are masters in their field.

University of Galway invites you to 'Find your Masters' at upcoming open evening

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A must for prospective postgraduate students interested in learning more about their options for further study, University of Galway's upcoming 'Find your Masters' open evening will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4pm to 6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

Choosing the right path for you

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

As thousands of young Irish people embark on their transition from secondary school to college, they’re met with new academic, social, and financial realities. This milestone, long marked as a rite of passage, brings both excitement and challenges for Ireland's next generation, who are navigating a higher education landscape shaped by rapidly changing job markets, high living costs, and increased academic pressures.

How do I go about deciding what I want to do once I finish my Leaving Cert?

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Leaving Cert students have never had a wider choice of options.

The real cost of university

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Before going to college, the main focus of all students is points. Will I get enough points for my course? If I don’t get my course, what is my second option? Should I take a gap year? All of these questions and worries are valid, getting the points to go to college is the main aim. But once you get to college, the reality is it’s a costly endeavour. Between accommodation costs, the price of a pint and the expenses for every day travel, groceries and college supplies, university can be pricy for students as well as their parents.

Less stress, more success: practical tips to help parents

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The journey from childhood to adulthood is an emotional time for all involved. For the children, it is a time of excitement, of curiosity and freedom from the confines of childhood. For their parents, your child's transition from secondary school student, to a now independent, fledgling adult is bittersweet, maybe even a cause for anxiety - a trepidation stemming from life experience and long lost naivety perhaps?

The social life of a University of Galway student

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Galway has always been renowned as a social hotspot; the people are friendly, the streets are lively and the bars are always full. In terms of the social life for a student, Galway is hard to beat.

Pathways: a starting point for your career path

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Representatives from every conceivable option open to school leavers will be present at the Galmont Hotel, Galway on Tuesday, November 12. All of whom will be looking forward to discussing career choices with you at this year’s Pathways expo.

How to research your choices and discover the career options available to you

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Your parents / guardians offer a hugely valuable input when you are choosing your future career - but at the the end of the day, your future career is your own choice and you need to take ownership of your choices. Following a career path that best suits you, is hugely important for your future success.

College options and their entry requirements for 2025

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Even though we are only in November, it is not too early to start your college research, especially for 5th and 6th year students. The academic year goes by very quickly and being organised now, especially for this year's Leaving Cert students, will save you a lot of unnecessary stress come January or February 2025.

DCU CAO Hub— Openness is in our DNA

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The DCU CAO Hub (www.dcu.ie/cao) is a central source of information that will really help you in your decision making. You can find course recordings, podcasts, information on our virtual and in-person events, as well as the link to the DCU Prospectus.

Here also, you can find the Unibuddy ‘Chat to Students’ platform where you can start a conversation with one of our student ambassadors, read their blogs and find out more about their experiences at DCU.

Spring term enrolment at The French Institute Galway

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The French Institute Galway is now enrolling for the Spring term. Dedicated to providing high-quality French language education led by qualified native teachers, The French Institute Galway, ensures an enriching cultural and language experience for all students.

Atlantic Technological University, The Future is Here

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a newly established multi-campus university formed in April 2022, through the amalgamation of three Institutes of Technology—Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo), and Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT). The university attracts learners from across Ireland, and over the last two years the university has seen significant growth in student numbers across its nine campuses.

Fidelity Ireland continues to inspire better futures through supporting STEM education

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Fidelity Investments, a global financial services company, employs over 1,900 people across our Dublin and Galway locations in Ireland. At Fidelity, they recognise the value their support can add to the education infrastructure in Ireland to help address the STEM talent shortage, reduce social disadvantages, and ensure educational opportunities for all.

Edinburgh Napier University — delivering change in a rapidly changing world

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Edinburgh Napier University is proud to be the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and the leading university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction for five years in a row (National Student Survey 2020–2024). We are also recognised as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

Supporting your studies - St Jarlath's Credit Union

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Navigating third level education can be challenging, especially when it comes to finances. Worry not, St. Jarlath’s Credit Union are here to help through its Educate 360 Loan – designed to ease the financial pressures of pursuing higher education.

Goodman Medical — Providing long life and good health

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Based in the Mervue Business Park, Goodman Medical Ireland Ltd’s (GMIL) is a subsidiary of Goodman Co. Ltd. headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Its mission is to help people realise the dream of long life and good health. Established in Galway since 2004 and operating from three cleanroom environments, GMIL manufactures and develops cardiovascular catheters.

Careers in Politics and the Public service

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

There is a lot of discussion around general elections locally and presidential elections in the US at the moment. This might be a good time to explore what working in politics and the public service might look like as there will be lots of politicians knocking on your door.

Studying abroad in the EU, UK, USA

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

If you are interested in studying abroad, this article will be of interest, covering the options available in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, Europe, America and Canada.

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