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 […]
What Does a Civil Engineer Do? A civil engineer is a professional who plays a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Their work primarily revolves around designing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of various projects related to public and private infrastructure. According to engineersireland.ie civil engineers “improve and protect the […]
As the temperature drops around us and December knocks on the door – it’s time to fend off those Winter blues and think about treating yourself this Christmas and putting an early word in for gifts that you want. What could be better than a bright shiny new gadget that will improve your life in […]
This year, registrations for HPAT – Ireland 2023 opened today and will close on 20 January 2023. Every year thousands of students register to take this test. Here we provide a guide to HPAT – Ireland. A Guide to HPAT – Ireland 2033 HPAT – Ireland stands for Ireland Health Professions Admission Test – Ireland. […]
Cultural Studies Course Cultural studies course looks at human society and the different variations of it that have sprung up across the world. It is closely related to anthropology. What are cultural studies? Cultural studies look at the history and society of people across the world. It can focus on history, gender, politics and even […]
In this guest feature article, Open Training College Management Courses Director Brendan Collins gives us an insight into Managing In Challenging Times. Writing as far back as 1959, in his publication, Landmarks of Tomorrow, the great management consultant, educator and author, Peter Drucker, stated: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence. It […]
Today, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, announced a national investment of €5.2 million through the Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme. The funding will support 49 public engagement and education initiatives that aim to improve public understanding of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) and engage a […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing students dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. In this second part, we focus on the challenges facing teachers experiencing the particular online element of blended learning. Blended learning is […]
Are you looking to improve your career prospects in 2023? A brighter future A great way to boost your career path is to upskill with a training course. Employers will always place real value on education, so make 2023 is the year you enroll on a course and take a huge step towards a brighter […]
Why take yoga classes? Yoga is a physical and spiritual program designed to improve your level of fitness. It originated in India several thousand years ago and simply said, yoga means ‘to unite’, which is the main goal of the yoga discipline. This form of fitness blends strengthening the body through a series of poses. […]