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One of the great benefits of exercise is the more you do, the more energy you have and the more you are capable of. However the reverse is also true - the less exercise you do, the less you can do. Now, new research on the effect of exercise on a key protein that helps to regulate circulation has pointed to a possible explanation for this.

A virtual open evening on postgraduate programmes available in all GMIT campuses will take place today, February 17, from 6pm to 8pm. Hosted by the institute’s Graduate Studies and Professional Development Department, the event will be streamed live on openday.gmit.ie.

“What we care most about is each individual student.” This is the guiding principle of Kumon study centres across the globe. Students commence their individualised Kumon programmes at the ‘just right’ start point, carefully ascertained by a free diagnostic test. They then work through a daily programme designed to match their individual capacity to consolidate their subject foundation before moving on, over time, to study material that can be far ahead of their school level. Mastery, in terms of speed and accuracy, is assessed at the end of each level. Progress is charted regularly.

Build your career in network administration with a 10-week online course starting on February 21. This online self-directed course will have one online workshop per week through a learning platform with a tutor. The tutor will provide online support for the other three and a half days.

Both the Dean Kelly National School and An Ghrianan NS in Mount Temple are just two of nine County Westmeath schools which will benefit from the Department of Education’s Summer Works Scheme programme for 2022.

Trade apprenticeships offered by the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board will almost double next year, following the €5 million purchase of a new training facility in the city.

The National Sales Apprenticeship is a two-year “earn and learn” programme, which leads to a recognised QQI qualification – a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sales.

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is committed to an externally assessed Leaving Certificate this year, in line with the students’ and teachers’ expectations.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.

Local Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has welcomed €319,066 in digital access funding for community groups in South Roscommon.