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The majority of workers in Ireland say they have been the victim of and/or have witnessed discrimination at work, a new survey by Matrix Recruitment has found.

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are 1 year or less but there are some 2 year masters.

Springboard courses are part of a fantastic Government initiative which offer free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, aimed at graduates, the unemployed, employed or those wanting to start their own business. Most of the Springboard courses are one year or less but there are some two year masters. Springboard courses are aligned with the National Framework Qualifications (NFQ) and are stackable, meaning that you can complete a certificate (Level 6) and or a postgraduate diploma (Level 7) and then progress onto a masters (Level 9). There are more than 250 Springboard courses being offered by universities across the country. These courses were designed to supply industry with specific areas of knowledge and expertise, particularly where there was a skills shortage. These areas include green skills, climate change, digital marketing, manufacturing, engineering and innovation.

ÉireComposites announced its partnership with University of Galway for the newly-funded FASTSHIP project. The project aims to make the shipping industry greener, by using lightweight composite materials to reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and costs. As global trade booms, shipping continues to be the method of choice for goods transportation.

Ireland’s largest indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturer of both medical and veterinary products has appointed Brian O’Broin to the newly created role of Chief Quality and Technology Officer (CQTO).

Companies in the medtech sector who wish to do business in China are invited to a Business Breakfast event at Clayton Hotel next Wednesday May 17 at Clayton Hotel Galway.

University of Galway has announced the winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards to be presented at a gala banquet on Friday June 16, 2023. The Alumni Awards recognise individual excellence and achievements among the University’s 128,000 alumni worldwide. These awardees are leaders who have demonstrated impact and excellence in their fields on a local, national, and international level.

Colleran auctioneers is offering for sale two high profile warehouse units just off the Tuam Road, with direct and easy access to major routes in and out of Galway city. Due to the prominence of both these units they offer obvious potential for retail together with manufacturing and storage.

The news this month that the Western Development Commission has been awarded ‘Best Regional Investment Promotion Team’ in Europe by Capital Finance Ireland (CFI) has been warmly welcomed by WDC Interim CEO Allan Mulrooney, who stated: “We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award which recognises the hard work and dedication of our investment fund team and the supporting role they have played in the growth and development of the Western Region. The fund work aligns closely with the Irish Government's "Our Rural Future" policy which recognises the potential of rural areas to drive innovation and growth and sets out a range of measures to promote balanced regional development, including investment in key sectors.

Western Development Commission has been awarded ‘Best Regional Investment Promotion Team’ in Europe by Capital Finance Ireland (CFI).