Students express serious apprehension about schools remaining open during Level 5
Students’ Union has expressed serious apprehension about the continuation of schooling during Level 5 without new measures to support safety, wellbeing, and learning.
Short film featuring Traveller/Mincéir women’s connection to their hair
Tune in to a very special short film from The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life. featuring Traveller/Mincéir women speaking of their connection to their hair.
Spookiest ever Samhain agus Science Festival announced by DIAS
The annual Samhain agus Science festival, organised by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, will take place from 26 Oct to 4 Nov 2020.
Road to recovery from COVID-19 will be addressed in five Research Projects
Five ADAPT research projects will address the road to recovery from COVID-19 and explore some of the secondary effects of the pandemic on society.
GMIT will host online coding activities as part of DOJOMÓR 2020
GMIT will partner with colleges nationwide to host exciting online coding activities for 7-17 year-olds, as part of DojoMór2020.
A Tale of Two Economies
Irish economic experience in lockdown tells a tale of two economies - a large decline alongside robust growth. Despite experiencing a relatively strict and prolonged “lockdown” compared to other countries in Europe, the decline in economic activity in Ireland, as...
Institute of Technology Carlow marks with gratitude a 50-year milestone
This autumn, Institute of Technology Carlow reflects with gratitude as it marks a 50-year milestone since it first offered higher education programmes to learners across the southeast.
Massive Distributed Teaching & Learning
Where Technology and Massive Distributed Teaching and Learning can be implemented, the efficiencies are unmatchable.
Exhibition: A Celebration of Traveller/Mincéir Girls
Artist Breda Mayock and photographer Orla Sloyan worked with Traveller/Mincéir girls to create personal portraits for this exhibition.
Toolkit for Consent Education produced by NUI Galway
The comprehensive Toolkit for Consent Education is to be implemented across 22 Higher Education Institutions.
OECD Report confirms Ireland’s under-investment in Education
The OECD PISA 2018 test report published today shows significant disparities between Ireland and OECD comparator countries. PISA is the OECD’s Programme for assessing the achievement of 15-year-olds in reading literacy, maths, and science.
Educate Together National School moves to ultramodern new premises
Staff and Pupils of Grace Park Educate Together National School have moved today into their new school building at the DCU All Hallows Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
Wild Atlantic Exhibition at Galway City Museum
Sea Science – The Wild Atlantic Exhibition at Galway City Museum receives consistently positive reviews from visitors on Tripadvisor.
The Adult Learner Journal 2020 is launched
The Adult Learner, published by AONTAS, engages with issues across the spectrum of adult learning in Ireland and on an international level.
ASTI to ballot members amidst health concerns for school communities
The ASTI has decided to ballot its members in relation to a number of key issues that have emerged since schools re-opened.
Disrupting the Traditional Global Education System
‘Disrupting the Traditional Global Education System’ was the subject of Mike Feerick’s address at the WISE Conference 2020.
School Leadership, Care, and Trust in COVID-19 Era
An issue of major concern is what principals should do in the event of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the school community.
Let’s Talk About Consent
Let’s Talk About Consent is a new report launched to help young people, and those working with them, to deal with issues around the subject of consent.
Léargas opens €2.5m EU fund to ‘build digital and creative readiness’
A new €2.5 million fund will address the significant impact of Covid-19 on the delivery of education and training in Ireland and on the cultural and creative sectors.
One-third of pre-teens game online with strangers
CyberSafeIreland’s annual report reveals that a significant proportion of pre-teen children in Ireland are in contact with strangers online.
Eight Researchers are presented with prestigious Lero Awards
Eight researchers from five leading Irish universities were presented with Lero Awards at an online ceremony on 8 September 2020.
Route from School to University is not a ‘One Size Fits All’ Model
Speaking ahead of this week’s Leaving Cert results, Andrew Brownlee, CEO of SOLAS, said that the established route from school to university is not a ‘one size fits all’ model.
National Parents Council Post Primary Leaving Certificate Helpline 2020
The National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCPP) Leaving Cert Helpline number will operate from 7-16 September.
Le Chéile Mentoring is seeking to recruit Youth and Parent Mentors
Le Chéile Mentoring has launched a new recruitment campaign for mentors of young people and parents who want to change lives for the better.
Inclusion Ireland Concerned by HIQA Report on People with Disabilities
Inclusion Ireland is concerned by the report released today (02-09-2020) by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) on people with disabilities living in congregated settings.
ISSU launches webpage listing resources for students sitting Leaving Cert 2020 exams
The Irish Second Level Students Union (ISSU) has launched a webpage listing free and discounted resources for students sitting Leaving Cert 2020 exams.
Leaving Certificate 2020: Lack of Transparency
One of the real concerns surrounding the Leaving Cert Predicted Grades process is the lack of transparency.
Second Chance Admission to Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board are jointly offering a Maths course that provides a second chance for students to gain admission to some courses in GMIT.
Covid Dispute about Classroom Staff referred to Workplace Relations Commission
Fórsa has referred the issue of the occupational health process for classroom-based staff to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) as a dispute under the terms of the Public Services Stability Agreement (PSSA). The union remains concerned that standard occupational...
Widespread Misconceptions about COVID-19 Test-and-Trace
Wrongly perceived costs and widespread misconceptions about Test-and-Trace could deter or delay people from arranging a test if they experience symptoms.
Strategies for Stronger Memory Power
You are invited to join in a free webinar to gain the latest neuroscientific insights on how to best help your learners (and yourself) develop stronger memory power.
Irish Citizens are invited to share knowledge in Online Survey
The Marine Institute and the European Commission are inviting the people of Ireland to complete an online survey on their level of awareness about our oceans and seas.
ASTI asks Health Minister to secure a meeting with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre
The ASTI has asked the Health Minister to intervene to secure a meeting between the union and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
Evaluation of Responses of Higher and Further Education Sectors to COVID-19
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of the responses of Higher and Further Education Sectors to the COVID-19 crisis.
ASTI seeks meeting with Health Protection Surveillance Centre
The ASTI has requested a meeting with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre to outline the safety concerns of teachers as schools prepare to re-open from next week.
ISSU Outlines Safety Concerns regarding Reopening of Schools
ISSU has sent a letter to Minister for Education Norma Foley, and the Department of Education and Skills, outlining their serious concerns about the reopening of schools.
New Book-Covering System will Help Alleviate COVID Fears
A new hygienic and safe book-covering system has been launched for primary and post-primary schools as they seek to re-open safely.
Re-Opening the Doors: What Happens Now?
This free webinar offers invaluable insights on what happens next for Leaving Cert 2020 students, and for current third-level students.
Education in Ireland and the Human Development Index: We Are Still Among the Very Best
Ireland is the 3rd best country on Earth in which to live according to the United Nations Human Development Index.
Advantages and Disadvantages of working as a Supply Teacher
In this blog, I will share some of my own experience of substitute teaching and outline the advantages and disadvantages of working as a supply teacher for the school year 20/21.
Launch of new Solution to tackle Contract-Cheating
The new solution to tackle contract cheating will enable colleges and universities shifting to online instruction to take a holistic approach to academic integrity.
RTÉ Documentary: The Great Book of Ireland
The Great Book of Ireland (Leabhar Mór na hÉireann) has been termed Ireland’s modern-day Book of Kells.
Intuition, Inventiveness and Resilience will see us through
Intuition, Inventiveness, and Resilience saw three amazing astronauts safely home – the human race can do it again.
Equal Pay is key to Recruiting Additional Teachers
New ASTI President Ann Piggott has said that the Government must commit to equal pay for post-2010 entrants to teaching if it is to recruit additional second-level teachers.
New measures will help boost confidence in reopening of schools
Fórsa trade union believes that measures discussed on July 24 will boost confidence about schools reopening at the end of August.
Voice For Teachers has spoken – but who is listening?
The Facebook group ‘Voice For Teachers’ has existed for a relatively short time, yet has a following of over 47,000 and counting.
School Leader Wellbeing and Workload during COVID-19 Lockdown
The impact of the shift to distance learning was explored in an ESRI study using an online questionnaire and in-depth interviews with school leaders.
IUA warmly welcomes COVID package
The Irish Universities Association (IUA) has warmly welcomed the Further and Higher Education Roadmap announced by Minister Simon Harris on 22 July 2020.
Impacts of COVID-19 on Children and Young People
A new report, ‘Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for policy in relation to children and young people’, was announced today by Minister Roderic O’Gorman.
A new 5-year strategy aims to expand the role of Further Education & Training (FET)
A new five-year strategy for the Further Education & Training (FET) sector was launched last week by Minister Simon Harris and Minister Niall Collins.
