“Hold Firm. Take Care. Come Home Together” 20/04/2020 President Michael D. Higgins recites his powerful poem Take Care in a new video created by the Institute of Technology Carlow. Read more
Further Education and Training sector here to help 16/04/2020 The Further Education and Training sector is here to provide support to frontline staff, learners, and employers. Read more
The Role of Hair in Traveller Culture 15/04/2020 A new website aims to explore the long tradition among Traveller women of expressing their identity through their hairstyles. Read more
A Remote Early Warning System for Covid-19 13/04/2020 Researchers in Cork have developed a Covid-19 Remote Early Warning System (CREW) to remotely identify healthcare staff who may be showing a temperature, symptomatic of Covid-19. Read more
Second-Level Students’ Union unhappy with decision on State Examinations 10/04/2020 “This is not the preferred option of students, with just 9% of Junior Cycle and 19% of Leaving Cert students opting for it as a first preference.” Read more
Young people feel isolated, vulnerable, and afraid for the future 06/04/2020 Key concerns of the Young People of Ireland at this time are Education, Mental Health, and Inequality of Access to Technology. Read more
Student Voice: Including the Seldom Heard 02/04/2020 Student Voice is an area that is being highlighted by many schools at the moment. Read more
Fórsa clarifies the facts regarding reallocation of SNAs 02/04/2020 SNAs will not be reassigned to nursing or other front-line medical and healthcare roles in the HSE. Read more
Covid-19: SNA temporary reassignments to proceed 01/04/2020 Fórsa has sent the following bulletin today, 1 April 2020, to over 9,000 special needs assistants. Read more
Surviving As a Learner during the Global Pandemic 01/04/2020 Now is a really good time for students to learn how to adopt a growth mindset as a means of coping with their interrupted lives. Read more
