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
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.
Offload your admin work into safe hands
I provide administrative assistance to busy professionals who send me the administrative tasks they either do not have time to do, or would rather not do.
ISSU protests at non-inclusion in discussion around Release of Leaving Cert Results
The ISSU has released a statement highlighting its disappointment at its non-inclusion in the discussion around the Leaving Certificate results release date.
Sea swimming: known to have a positive effect on mental health
This week, the Marine Institute’s Oceans of Learning series explores the link between the ocean and our health and wellbeing, including the benefits of sea swimming.
New database of quality-assured qualifications goes live
A new database, released by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), provides a comprehensive list of all quality-assured qualifications offered in Ireland.
New President of Dublin City University: Professor Daire Keogh
Professor Daire Keogh has succeeded Professor Brian MacCraith as the new President of DCU.
The 2020 National Teacher Awards COVID Hero
The 2020 National Teacher Awards Covid Hero is a once-off special accolade created to honour a selected teacher or teachers.
Our ocean and climate are inextricably linked
“It is only in the last 20 years that experts have begun to understand the pivotal role of the ocean in determining climate and weather.”
First-ever Woman President of an Irish University
Following an open competition, Professor Kerstin Mey has been appointed as the Interim President of the University of Limerick.
Educational disadvantage – What now?
Fundamental changes are necessary to tackle our two-tier education system.
First ‘Public Engagement with Research Award’
The winners of the first European Research Council ‘Public Engagement with Research Award’ have been announced.
Improving homework practices: A whole-school approach
Guidance on a whole-school approach to improving homework practices
Education Bodies unite to campaign for urgent action
A joint campaign has been launched by four organisations to call for urgent action on resourcing the return to school.
New autism-friendly learning resource toolkit
Bridge Back to School helps autistic students prepare during the summer months for their return to school in September.
TU DUBLIN is planning September return to campus
TU Dublin, one of the largest universities in the country, is finalising plans and adjustments for September return to campus.
Youth Council vigourously opposes omission of ‘Youth Affairs’ from renamed Department of Children
The non-inclusion of ‘Youth Affairs’ in the renamed Department of Children must be reversed, Youth Council says.
CAO applicants advised to “think beyond first-year”
CAO applicants must think beyond first-year when making their choices, advises Dr Derek O’Byrne, Registrar at WIT.
Education Post-COVID: Some Certainties
Three inevitable factors will present as features in schools whenever, and in whatever format, they reopen.
New research examines role of schools in shaping health behaviours among adolescents
New research by the ERSI identifies 3 distinct health behaviour clusters among adolescents in Ireland.
Citizens Assembly for Education could be a game-changer
“We will establish a Citizens Assembly on the Future of Education ensuring that the voices of young people and those being educated are central.”
‘Education Futures’ calls for a Third Level Forum
Campaign group Education Futures claims that a forum is needed to tackle the crisis in Higher and Further Education.
Practical advice to new and returning college students
Following the release this week of its annual ‘Cost of Living’ survey, TU Dublin issues practical advice to new and returning students.
Applications for Portuguese Tourism Schools are Now Open
The Portuguese Tourist Board is delighted to announce that applications to the Portuguese Tourism Schools are now open, until July 15.
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies marks 80 years of discovery
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) marks its unique mission and rich legacy of ground-breaking discoveries with a week of online events.
Could local communities do more to ensure a return-to-school for 5-12-year-olds?
Local communities may have more capacity than they realise to ensure safe primary education for their 5-12-year-olds.
