Galway Roscommon ETB takes to the stage at annual education conference

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Sinéad Morgan, Director of Further Education and Training at Galway Roscommon ETB (GRETB) was a featured speaker at this year’s Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI) Further Education and Training conference which welcomed 250 delegates from across Ireland to Athlone last week. The title for this year’s conference was ‘Pathways – Pathways to FET, Pathways in FET, Pathways from FET’.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The hugely popular Bodhrán Magic adult group beginner courses are registering now and starting very soon in the city centre at a school venue with very easy and free parking. Simply park at the door and go in and play.

GCC FE offers exciting Erasmus+ work placements abroad

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway Community College Further Education courses have a planned period of work placement, which is accredited under QQI. This placement is undertaken by all students — the college offers students in all departments the opportunity to avail of the Erasmus programme.

Study business and accounting at Galway Community College Further Education

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Earning a qualification in business will allow you to learn a skill that can be used in all careers. Galway Community College offers QQI accredited courses in business and accounting at both Level 5 and 6. There are many opportunities arising from this vocational area, one of which to study to become an accountant which can open many doors into employment and higher education in Ireland and abroad.

University stories feature in new RTÉ docuseries, 'My Uni Life'

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The nine-part series was filmed over the course of academic year 2022/23, going behind the scenes in eight universities, as students and staff navigate the opportunities and challenges of life in higher education.

Start your New Year’s resolutions and learn Spanish at The Spanish Institute

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

The spring term at the Spanish Institute is just around the corner. A variety of courses are starting the week of the 19th of February for adults of all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of courses is available on the Institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie.

The Spanish Institute have exciting news! They are now offering homestays with one of their Spanish teachers in the beautiful and sunny city of Málaga. This includes one to one classes everyday and different activities to immerse in the Spanish language, culture and lifestyle.

Study your Masters, your way at ATU

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) invites you to take the next step in your learning journey and discover postgraduate opportunities available at the 'Your Masters, Your Way' Postgraduate Information event, scheduled for Thursday, 22nd of February, at the Galway City, Dublin Road campus. To register visit www.atu.ie/masters.

Learn Spanish at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

The Spanish Institute is starting February 19, a new term of courses and activities for their students. The new term will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie.

Immersive education in the heart of the Kerry Gaeltacht

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Coláiste Íde is an all-Irish seven-day boarding school for girls situated in the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. The majority of the students enrolled at Coláiste Íde attended English-medium primary schools.

Central to Coláiste Íde’s success is the offer of a safe, structured, supportive and holistic educational environment. Smaller class sizes, excellent tuition and an immersive Irish language experience lead to very high standards of academic outcomes. Evening time and weekends at Coláiste Íde provides space for numerous extracurricular opportunities in sports, music, dance and much more.

Senior students take part in Galway’s first Hackathon

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Fifth and sixth year computer science students from around Galway took part in Ireland's first ever Sixth Year Hackathon in the PorterShed2 in Galway recently. Students from St Joseph's College - The Bish, Dominican College - Taylor's Hill, Clarin College, and Tullamore College attended the event.

Planning: A profession under resourced

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Across Ireland and the UK there is a demonstrated need for qualified planning and surveying professionals in public and private roles. In Ireland alone there are currently 1,500 vacancies in planning and surveying related posts. Five hundred of these are specifically planning related. Therefore, there are employment opportunities in the sector.

Grow your gardening career with Galway training provider

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

National Learning Network in Galway supports people to make successful transitions, whatever their stage in life. We can help with transition from school to the adult environment, with access to vocational training, support with getting a job, recovery and wellness, improving people’s health, enhancing quality of life and achieving successful inclusion in the community.

National Learning Network offers fully-funded training courses for people who have mental health issues, learning difficulties, autism, or have a disability. Students are supported to fulfil their own goals, whether this is to get a qualification or a job, or to enhance personal development.

University of Galway’s open day to showcase opportunities for postgraduate studies

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway’s 2024 Postgraduate Open Day will focus on opportunities to improve employability and increase earning potential with a comprehensive insight of study options on offer.

Retrain as a bookkeeper and payroll specialist with GRETB

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Would you like to start a new career as a bookkeeper and payroll specialist in 2024? A new bookkeeping and payroll specialist hybrid training course starting soon with GRETB.

Get ready to elevate your skills with GRETB Training Centre’s comprehensive Manual and Computerised Accounts and Spreadsheet Methods training course commencing on Monday, February 19.

Getting to know...

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Can you describe your society to us?
We are a niche society dedicated to supporting F1 and the world of motorsports. We follow everything from the dominance of Max Verstappen, to the constant questioning of why Ferrari manage to bottle every potential win. We also delve into the world of smaller motorsports like Formula E, Indycare, WEC etc.

We are a niche society dedicated to supporting F1 and the world of motorsports. We follow everything from the dominance of Max Verstappen, to the constant questioning of why Ferrari manage to bottle every potential win. We also delve into the world of smaller motorsports like Formula E, Indycare, WEC etc.

Why you should go on Erasmus

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway has taken part in the Erasmus Programme since its inception in 1987. Thousands of students have benefited from the opportunity to study in another European country as part of their degree. Erasmus presents a unique opportunity to students, allowing you to experience the best of both worlds - to study something of interest to you while also being able to travel.

Dean Kenny talks Consent Week at the University of Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Next week is all about consent here in University of Galway Students' Union.

Student Views

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway student
University of Galway provides to students a unique and advantageous immersion in the University experience. My name is Lanah and I’m a second year student of Sociology, Political Science and Psychology. I absolutely love my programme and studying the social sciences. When I think of how someone can make the most out of any experience, I think of engagement, of saying yes to experiences and adapting a mindset of curiosity and excitement about the abundant opportunities we are surrounded by, especially here at the University of Galway. When I had just begun college, a colleague and former student of the University mentioned something that has remained in my mind since; that he regretted not engaging more with university life. These years can be incredibly busy and thus move quickly, and so I decided to adapt a simple approach of saying yes more to what is around me. Why not? It may sound repetitive to hear but our University and Galway city itself offers so many outlets to fill your time usefully, express who you are and importantly cultivate the adult you wish to become; arguably the focus of your undergraduate years.

Advice for prospective new students from current students at University of Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Eoin Maher
University of Galway student

Noel Guckian Newell

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway student
Managing Your Money at University

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