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# further-education - Last year 2021

Simon Harris says the pandemic has been particularly hard for college students - but next year will be different
# Higher Education
# Higher Education

Simon Harris says the pandemic has been particularly hard for college students - but next year will be different

Jun 15th 2021, 4:21 PM 9,695 Views 5 Comments

CMO Dr Tony Holohan has endorsed the return to college campuses in the coming academic year.

# further-education - All time

Over €100 million in Covid-19 support funds sought for third-level sector
# Higher Education
# Higher Education

Over €100 million in Covid-19 support funds sought for third-level sector

Jul 20th 2020, 7:25 AM 13,769 Views 15 Comments

The two-metre social distancing rule is also expected to apply on university campuses that reopen in the autumn.

Poll: Would you sign up to further education, money no object?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Would you sign up to further education, money no object?

Feb 8th 2017, 8:30 PM 15,460 Views 25 Comments

If you returned to third-level, what advice would you share with others considering that change?

6 facts about AI that will actually blow your mind
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6 facts about AI that will actually blow your mind

Jan 9th 2017, 5:09 PM 23,355 Views 18 Comments

Artificial intelligence? Let’s just say robot butlers are closer than you think.

'The Cinderella sector' of Irish education needs extra funding just as badly as our top universities
# Further Education
# Further Education

'The Cinderella sector' of Irish education needs extra funding just as badly as our top universities

Sep 18th 2016, 8:45 AM 13,121 Views 8 Comments

“Even in high-tech companies you need non-graduate staff to fill a lot of roles within the company.”

Balancing work, study and a life - top tips to make it work
# Careers
# Careers

Balancing work, study and a life - top tips to make it work

Sep 4th 2016, 6:00 PM 3,388 Views 10 Comments

If you decide to return to college for further education, you had better get your ducks in a row, advises Eoghan McDermott.

CAO 2016: Where are all the applicants coming from?
# Offers
# Offers

CAO 2016: Where are all the applicants coming from?

Aug 22nd 2016, 6:20 AM 20,549 Views 7 Comments

There are over 80,000 people waiting to hear if they’ve landed their favoured college spot.

You can find all of the Round One CAO points right here
# Check It Out
# Check It Out

You can find all of the Round One CAO points right here

Aug 22nd 2016, 6:01 AM 106,933 Views 9 Comments

Do you have what you need for your preferred course?

7 tips to achieve your dream promotion
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7 tips to achieve your dream promotion

Jul 5th 2016, 3:14 PM 24,264 Views 21 Comments

You have to lay the groundwork early on…

7 ways Ireland punches above its weight
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7 ways Ireland punches above its weight

Apr 21st 2016, 4:58 PM 34,555 Views 44 Comments

Ah, we’re a grand country all the same.

'I sat my Junior Cert aged 71, but would be in the Dáil if given a chance earlier in life'
# Bright Spark
# Bright Spark

'I sat my Junior Cert aged 71, but would be in the Dáil if given a chance earlier in life'

Sep 10th 2015, 4:05 PM 13,177 Views 11 Comments

Pamela Noonan sat her Junior Cert at age 71, having left school when she was just 11.

Half of parents don't know how to advise their children on further education
# College Ready
# College Ready

Half of parents don't know how to advise their children on further education

Nov 24th 2014, 8:14 AM 6,939 Views 28 Comments

A new survey has also found that the majority want them to progress to higher education.

TUI: Wide variations in availability of Post Leaving Certificate courses needs to be addressed
# Further Education
# Further Education

TUI: Wide variations in availability of Post Leaving Certificate courses needs to be addressed

Apr 20th 2014, 12:53 PM 6,943 Views 15 Comments

The TUI found that while Cavan has one place for every 58 people, Offaly has one for every 1096.

Fee-paying students more likely to go straight to college
# Education
# Education

Fee-paying students more likely to go straight to college

May 7th 2013, 8:45 AM 8,407 Views 80 Comments

The research from the Department of Eduction says that more students from fee-paying secondary schools progress directly to higher education.

Children's Ombudsman wants law change over SNA crisis
# Schools
# Schools

Children's Ombudsman wants law change over SNA crisis

Sep 19th 2011, 4:18 PM 533 Views 1 Comment

Dozens of parents contacted Children’s Ombudsman Emily Logan with complaints about SNA allocations for their children – but under current law, Logan is not able to deal with them.

Quinn insists: I don't want to bring back third-level fees

Quinn insists: I don't want to bring back third-level fees

Jun 8th 2011, 4:19 PM 1,043 Views 31 Comments

The Minister for Education wants to minimise the burdens to third level – but warns that Ireland has “lost its cheque book”.

Sharp rise in people applying to PLC courses
# Education
# Education

Sharp rise in people applying to PLC courses

Sep 14th 2010, 4:42 PM 349 Views 0 Comments

More places on further education courses are needed to keep young people from signing on, warns the Teachers’ Union of Ireland.

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