So, ya wanna be an actor…? Well, you’re not alone. From community theatre halls to Broadway, and from major motion pictures to public broadcasting, thousands of folks take to performance every day. Most of that number are amateurs – performers for whom acting is a passionate, lifetime avocation. The word “amateur”, after all, is from […]
We’ve been blessed recently with fabulous weather and many people have been taking advantage of it and been out and about enjoying the sunshine. And a lot of these people have chosen the bicycle as their favourite way to spend time outdoors. There has been a noticeable increase in cycling over the last couple of […]
In this guest blog post, Yuru Tang explores the importance of Lifelong Learning and introduces a new range of micro-credentials at Trinity College Dublin that can help you successfully pursue it. Lifelong and life-wide learning have become popular topics within Higher Education settings in recent years. The demands for adaptability to an ever-changing world has […]
In today’s rapidly evolving world, lifelong learning has become not just a choice but a necessity. As technology advances, economies shift, and job markets transform, individuals must continually acquire new skills and knowledge to remain competitive and adapt to change. Adult education plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals to thrive in this dynamic landscape, […]
On Monday, 29th March students from Co Limerick attended a virtual public meeting with the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris TD to discuss SUSI grant applications and the current review of the scheme. SUSI is the main financial support scheme for students studying in Ireland. The goal of the SUSI scheme is […]
SQL is a vitally important skill for anyone looking to work in a professional environment with databases, either as a part of programming or in a data management context. What is SQL? SQL stands for ‘Structured Query Language and is a language used in programming as a domain specific language. It offers a significant evolution […]
What Do You Learn on a Marketing Course? Studying marketing equips students with a diverse skillset spanning analysis, communication, and strategy to understand consumer motivations, persuasively deliver messaging, and effectively position brands, products, and services to drive engagement with target audiences and markets. What Do You Learn on a Marketing Course? Conducting market analysis – […]
A new United Nations report – Technology in Education: a tool on whose terms? – is urging a rethink on how technology is used in education worldwide. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report examines the impacts of educational technology, especially digital, on teaching and learning across the globe. The wide-ranging report notes that technology […]
One out of every four job advertisements in the UK is seeking engineers, and this demand is projected to rise significantly by 2030, according to new research commissioned by EngineeringUK. The sectors covered are: Civil Electrical Mechanical ICT & software Design & development Industrial Environment, Energy and Earth Skilled construction trades Skilled metal trades Water, […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, an annual celebration of those who dedicate their lives to the education of our children. Teachers’ Day exists to “acknowledge, evaluate and enhance the instructors of the world” and to give a chance to consider the issues identified with educators and the teaching process in general. In the current climate […]