‘CNM’s holistic ethos and hands-on approach appealed to me’

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

After a career in banking I decided to follow my passion helping people support their bodies and avoid potential health problems.

Arrive and Jive in Galway

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

This autumn, learn to jive and never sit down at a wedding or social event again.There are five venues to choose from around Galway in October.

Tom Jive your teacher from Cork who has taken Ireland by storm with his unique style of teaching and experience (www.TomJive.com) will bring you from a total beginner to a competent dancer full of confidence in just four weeks.

Leading international sports scientist to deliver seminar and workshop in GMIT

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Internationally renowned sports scientist and researcher, Professor Tim Gabbett, will deliver a seminar and workshop on the topics ‘Pain to Performance’ and ‘Train Smarter and Harder’ in GMIT next week. The events are being organised by John Duggan, lecturer on the BSc (hons) sports and exercise science and Dr Lisa Ryan, head of the GMIT Department of Natural Sciences.

The role of the parent in the career guidance process

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Parents can serve as a major influence in their children’s career decision-making. Research indicates that when students feel supported by their parents, they have more confidence in their own ability to choose a suitable path for themselves. It is a grand generalisation, however, to believe that parents can always influence the level of education or motivation their children have to succeed. The opposite effect can also occur; over-involvement in the decision-making process can undermine parental effects as a positive source of influence. So while parents should show genuine interest for children’s career plans, they must allow adolescents to discover who they are on their own and not impose their own agenda. Key influences include opportunities parents offer their children to learn and develop, the kind of parent-child relationship they develop, and the values they show to their family, friends, and to society.

CÚRAM’s Teachers in Residence Programme now enrolling for fourth year

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, is now enrolling for its fourth Teachers in Residence Programme, with applications being accepted until October 11.

CÚRAM’s Teachers in Residence Programme has 10 places available for five primary and five secondary school teachers with priority placement given to teachers from DEIS schools. Participants will learn about and receive resources for the classroom in science engagement activities, science capital teaching approaches designed to support teachers in helping students find more meaning and relevance in science subjects, and lesson plan kits developed by teachers for teachers, that are linked with the primary and junior cycle science curricula.

Robot and high tech vehicles to feature at GMIT Careers Fair

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

This year’s GMIT Careers Fair, taking place on Monday, September 30, will have a futuristic element with Intel showcasing a peeper robot and Jaguar Land Rover exhibiting one of its high-tech vehicles.

The CNM course is a very worthwhile experience

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

I found my CNM studies comprehensive, enjoyable, and affirming, and loved my three years of training in naturopathic nutrition. CNM is a combination of hopeful endeavour and academic excellence which makes it a very worthwhile experience.

Kumon Galway students recognised for their achievements

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Four students received the highest academic awards as gold medal completers at the recent annual Kumon Awards Ceremony. Yusr Yousif, 11 years old, Reuben Florisson (13), and Nur Hanif all completed the English programme to university entry level while in sixth class in primary school. Jay Popat completed the programme at the end of second year.

Learn set dancing in Renmore

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Renmore Set Dancing Classes take place in Lakeview School, Renmore (just up from the g Hotel), every Tuesday night. The classes are a great evening's fun and are good for the body, mind, and soul.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for more than 20 years.

Sol y Luna School of Spanish for primary and secondary students and adults

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sol y Luna Language School in Galway has been serving students’ needs for the past number of years and the testimonials from both parents and students speak for how successful it is.

Speech and drama training — the key to natural self confidence

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Speech and drama classes are rooted in encouraging students to develop a love of literature, poetry, and drama, and improving their standard of communication through the spoken word. The Garvey School of Speech and Drama works at developing students' self-confidence and a broad range of essential life skills that will support them in the future.

Consider a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels. The school is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. It offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Islam and Christianity — exploring new horizons of faith

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

In today’s post-modern, interdependent world where Muslims and Christians are increasingly living and working side-by-side there is a greater need to understand the faith of the religious other better, while avoiding misperceptions and confusion. This is necessary so that Muslims and Christians can appreciate the commitment each makes to serve God in a manner in which their conscience dictates, without diminution of their own faith and its role in God’s universal design.

Spanish classes start next week at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The new term at The Spanish Institute, starting on September 16, will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page Spanish Institute. The Institute also offers one-to-one classes, both face-to-face and online.

Adjusting to secondary school

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Moving from primary to secondary school can be a time of great excitement, but it can also be a time of worry and apprehension. Pupils go from being the most senior in their primary school to the most junior members of their secondary school. The early weeks of school are exhausting and in the first months many complain of being tired all the time.

GMIT to highlight Springboard+, part-time, and flexible courses at open evening

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

GMIT’s graduate and professional development office will host an open evening today (Thursday) on the institute's extensive range of part-time, Springboard+, and flexible courses available in both the Galway and Mayo campuses, commencing this month and January 2020. The evening will take place from 6pm to 8pm.

A career in sports massage therapy

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy has been providing the highest level of training in sports massage for almost 20 years.

NUI Galway launches new €13 million genomics data science centre

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

NUI Galway has officially launched a new SFI Centre for Research Training in Genomics Data Science at a conference this week. The NUI Galway-led centre has received €13 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland to train 115 PhD students over the next seven years in the analysis of big genomic data sets, enabling them to take up future high-skills careers across the range of genomics applications.

The new centre is one of six Science Foundation Ireland centres for research training and is the first with a whole-island remit, including cross-border collaboration to maximise the benefits of genomics data science on the island of Ireland.

Believe in your adult learning destiny with ICPPD

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

At ICPPD we are currently busy marketing and advertising our programmes due to commence at the end of September. I was thinking about the natural journey of personal and professional development in my own life, beginning with a personal development course and a programme on family studies from NUI Maynooth.

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