#ThisIsSTEM Career Talk by Smart Futures

#ThisIsSTEM Career Talk by Smart Futures

Smart Futures are hosting a #ThisIsSTEM Career Talk featuring Ciaran Egan to explore a career in science. Ciaran works as QC Project Manager in Abbott Nutrition. The talk takes place on Fri, 26 March 2021 from 11:00 – 12:00. Register here #ThisIsSTEM Career Talk Choosing subjects to study in school and courses to do at […]

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Engineering Courses at Cavan Institute

Engineering Courses at Cavan Institute

Cavan Institute Engineering Department have made a video exploring Engineering courses at Cavan Institute. Pre-University Mechatronics Engineering Technology Renewable Energy Technology & Control Systems Renewable & Engineering Technology (Year 2) Motor Vehicle Maintenance Engineering Courses at Cavan Institute   Cavan Institute runs courses, adult education and evening classes in Drumalee, Cavan Town and welcomes students […]

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THEA PROPEL Project Report

THEA PROPEL Project Report

Further funding for resources at national and institutional level in order to meet the challenges of sexual violence and harassment in higher education institutions has been recomended by the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) in its PROPEL Report (Promoting Consent and Preventing Sexual Violence). THEA PROPEL Project Report The report is the culmination of a body […]

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What You Need To Be A Successful PA

What You Need To Be A Successful PA

Pitman Training are to be joined by multi-award winner and MD Gemma Walton sharing the do’s and don’ts and what you need to be a successful PA. The event takes place on Mar 23, 2021 at 1pm. What You Need To Be A Successful PA Register here Find out what a day in the life […]

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Choctaw Community Scholarship Programme Extended

Choctaw Community Scholarship Programme Extended

A three-year extension to a scholarship programme for members of the Choctaw Community has been announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD. The scholarship was announced in 2018 and following a pilot phase, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, University College […]

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Education Matters Virtual Summit 2021

Education Matters Virtual Summit 2021

Education Matters is taking Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2020 online in its Education Matters Virtual Summit 2021. Authors from Yearbook 2020 will tease out their contributions in conversation with a Host Author. Registration is of course free and you can check it out here http://bit.ly/30Ad5pG The event will take place from the 3rd to 7th of May. […]

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Athlone Institute Of Technology Spring Virtual Open Day

Athlone Institute Of Technology Spring Virtual Open Day

Athlone Institute Of Technology (AIT) are holding its Spring Virtual Open Day on Saturday, 24 April.  Meet lecturers and student ambassadors virtually, ask questions in real time, and find out more about your chosen subject area. You’ll find out all you need to know about the CAO courses you are interested in and AIT’s student […]

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Online Programme for Ars Electronica 2021

Online Programme for Ars Electronica 2021

For the second year in a row, Science Gallery Dublin and Ars Electronica join forces to produce a very specially-curated programme of online events for their 2021 festival, A New Digital Deal. The Science Gallery Dublin programme for Ars Electronica runs from 9 to 12 September and features interactive online exhibits, critical conversations and experimental live […]

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Cyber Security Skills Career Opportunities

Cyber Security Skills Career Opportunities

In 2020, Cyber Ireland members conducted a Cyber Security Skills Survey was conducted in order to provide a better understanding of the current labour market for cyber security skills in Ireland. Over 80 respondents from industry provided data on: Cyber Security Roles & Certifications, Hiring & Retaining of Staff, Skills & Training, and Gender Diversity […]

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Excellent Job Prospects for Construction and Built Environment Graduates

Excellent Job Prospects for Construction and Built Environment Graduates

 More than twenty employers from the construction and built environment sector in Ireland and the UK attended a virtual careers fair in GMIT on Friday, 5 March, 2021, offering numerous positions and career opportunities to graduates and final year students. Hosted by the GMIT Careers Office and the GMIT Department of Building & Civil Engineering, representatives […]

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MA In Global Cultures And Languages @ UCC

MA In Global Cultures And Languages @ UCC

UCC School Of Languages, Literatures & Cultures are offering an MA In Global Cultures And Languages beginning 13th September 2021. The course is available both as 1 year Full-time or 2 years Part-time.

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CAO Overhaul

CAO Overhaul

The Higher Education Minister Simon Harris spoke earlier today about plans to reform the CAO system. The changes will feature access to apprenticeships and highlighting alternative paths to college. This is in line with the the Department of Further Education’s three-year strategy aiming to increase apprenticeships to 10,000 every year. Under the current system the […]

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IFI Careers 2021 Events

IFI Careers 2021 Events

The IFI (Irish Film Institute) Careers 2021 Events kick off this week. For anyone interested in working in film this is a great opportunity to learn from people working in the industry. Register NOW for the following events: Monday 8th at 11am – cinematographer Arthur Mulhern: REGISTER Monday 8th at 2.30pm – director/photographer Rosie Barrett […]

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Union of Students in Ireland: Report on the Teaching of Irish 2021

Union of Students in Ireland: Report on the Teaching of Irish 2021

The Union of Students in Ireland: Report on the Teaching of Irish 2021: Plé ar phríomhthorthaí Thuairisc ar Mhúineadh na Gaeilge AMLÉ 2021. Seo taighde a rinne Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn i 2018/19 ar mheon an Seoladh Tuairisc ar Mhúineadh na Gaeilge AMLÉ 2021 Launch of USI’s Report on the Teaching of Irish […]

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Green Week at TU Dublin Environment & Planning

Green Week at TU Dublin Environment & Planning

Green Week at TU Dublin 2021 takes place from 8th – 12th March 2021.  Climate Change, the environment and sustainability are central to everything that takes place at TU Dublin Environment & Planning. An exciting schedule of Green Week events have been planned by our own students and staff.   Keynote speakers and distinguished guests include: Rachel Kenny, Director […]

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Have You Registered for Career Path Expo?

Have You Registered for Career Path Expo?

Have You Registered for Career Path Expo yet? Career Path Expo is a virtual education event that will enable 2nd level students and school-leavers to gather info about 3rd level options. The event will take place live, online, on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th March, 2021 Register here Career Path Expo will feature education, skills […]

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Ireland Reads Day

Ireland Reads Day

Irish libraries have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the Ireland Reads campaign, which aims to get everyone reading this Thursday, February 25th. A new website irelandreads.ie has been set up where people can pledge to ‘squeeze in a read’ on the day and get book recommendations suited to their interests and time available. […]

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#ThisIsSTEM Career Talk

#ThisIsSTEM Career Talk

To celebrate Engineers Week  Smart Futures are hosting a career talk featuring Rahima Ahmed. Rahima is a civil engineer at PUNCH Consulting Engineers. The  #ThisIsSTEM Career Talktakes place Fri, 26 February 2021, 11:00 – 12:00 GMT. Register here. Choosing subjects to study in school and courses to do at third level can be tricky. Figuring […]

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Student Engagement in Decision-Making Framework

Student Engagement in Decision-Making Framework

There is still time for you to send in your views on the new Student Engagement in Decision-Making Framework. The National Student Engagement Programme invite you to take part in Framework – Discussion Paper Consultation Questionnaire.   Take part   This form is for any staff member, student, institution, or organisation in Irish third-level education […]

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Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight takes place for two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, hundreds of individuals, companies and groups across Ireland come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food, people who are often exploited and underpaid. Join the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight at 4.30pm on […]

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