Child-centred primary education at Cuan na Gaillimhe

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cuan na Gaillimhe - a Steiner education is a multi-denominational, co-educational, child-centred, community national school that seeks to nurture 'the hand, the head, and the heart’ of every child.

Child-centred primary education at Cuan na Gaillimhe

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Cuan na Gaillimhe - a Steiner education is a multi-denominational, co-educational, child-centred, community national school that seeks to nurture ‘the hand, the head, and the heart’ of every child.

Galway students win top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Two Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 68th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Skills to Advance - supervisory management QQI Level 6 online course

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) is delivering this online and highly funded training opportunity to upskill and certify aspiring and experienced staff. The course, funded through the Skills to Advance scheme, covers the following topics:

Students encouraged to get thinking caps on ahead of the official call for applications for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2023

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

After two years of virtual exhibitions, Ireland’s biggest and brightest showcase for young STEM talent will return to an in-person event in Dublin between January 10 and 14 2023. The live event will once again bring science and technology to life with amazing student projects, spectacular exhibits, influential guest speakers, and immersive displays.

Part-time & Professional Courses – Virtual Information Sessions

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Part-time & Professional Courses – Virtual Information Sessions

GRETB offers free programmes for people arriving from Ukraine

Thu, May 26, 2022

Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) offers a wide range of free programmes across Galway and Roscommon for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. GRETB provide classes in English language, job seeking skills including CV preparation, IT skills, and a range of full and part-time courses to develop and prepare for work in Ireland.

The sky is the limit with finance, study now at GCC

Thu, May 26, 2022

With industry change driving demand for talent across the accountancy and finance industry in Ireland, employers are finding themselves continuously in need of the right graduates to help them meet their business objectives. Employers have experienced skills shortages and competition is high for talented professionals, causing a spike in salary offers, particularly within accounts support, payroll, and credit control. If you have an aptitude and passion for finance or accountancy, the Level 5 financial technology skills course is for you.

International House Galway offers free English classes

Thu, May 26, 2022

Would you like to join a free English course? This course from International House Galway is 100 per cent free and you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end. There is a €10 sign-up fee, waived for Ukrainian students.

Would you like to join a free English course? This course from International House Galway is 100 per cent free and you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end. There is a €10 sign-up

Thu, May 26, 2022

Logistics and distribution relates to the movement of goods from sourcing, storage, and transportation from the point of manufacture to the consumer. Delivering products and services at the right time, right place, right cost, and at the right quantity and quality is at the heart of logistics and distribution, and in any sector, efficient deliveries, customer responsiveness, and cost efficiency are key competitive priorities for businesses.

Galway schools are top of the class in national science competition for randomised trials

Thu, May 26, 2022

Three Galway primary schools have been named top of the class in a national competition showcasing randomised trials.

Atlantic TU MSc programme named Best Masters in National Education Awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Staff in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) are this week celebrating a win at the Education Awards 2022, where the university's two year Master of Science in design and innnovation was named Best Masters Programme.

Delivered from the ATU Galway campus, the part-time multidisciplinary course was first offered two years ago in response to a number of reports including the National Planning Framework (NPF) Project Ireland 2040, which sets out the priorities for shaping the future growth and development of Ireland and the west and northwest region. The NPF stipulates that increasing innovation capacity “will depend on creating places that can foster enterprise and innovation and attract investment and talent”. The enterprise agencies forecast that the number of research and development (R&D) personnel needed in the enterprise sector will increase significantly in the next number of years.

CELTA is your ticket to an exciting career as a teacher of English

Thu, May 19, 2022

With so many TEFL courses to choose from these days, it can be hard to decide what the best option is for you. If you are struggling to decide, ask yourself these questions.

Summer camps return to the Kingfisher Club

Thu, May 19, 2022

The Kingfisher Club summer camps are back this year with an action-packed summer sports camp in Kingfisher NUI Galway and exciting swim camp in Kingfisher Renmore for boys and girls aged between four and 13 years. The summer camps provide a fun, exciting, and safe way for your child to spend the school holidays this summer while making new friendships and unforgettable memories.

An exam survival guide for Leaving Cert students and parents

Thu, May 19, 2022

It is normal for examination students to feel stressed coming up to the written papers. Here are some simple tips that can help you to dial down the anxiety levels.

Take a deep breath: after two years of stop-start schooling, June 8, 2022, sees the beginning of the written papers in this year’s Leaving/Junior Cert examinations.

Get ahead in maths or English this summer with Kumon

Thu, May 19, 2022

Summer offers a marvellous opportunity to start developing your child’s skills in English or maths. With only 20 minutes of daily study, the individualised programme designed for your child builds study skills while establishing the robust academic foundation for further advancement.

Discover your child’s potential with Kumon maths or English

Thu, May 12, 2022

Kumon maths and English programmes are completely individualised, year round programmes which offer the possibility of using the summer months productively. Students who study for approximately 20 minutes daily develop according to their individual abilities and find themselves, over time, advancing steadily, often far beyond their age.

GRETB apprenticeship open evening event

Thu, May 12, 2022

Are you considering an apprenticeship as a career? Would you like more information on this rewarding career path? The GRETB Training Centre is hosting an apprenticeship information evening on Thursday, May 19, for parents and students.

The GRETB Apprenticeship Unit will be providing information and talks on apprenticeship career options and also giving tours of the training centre workshops and facilities.

NUI Galway to host information session on alternative pathways to study

Thu, May 12, 2022

NUI Galway is hosting a special information session this evening for prospective students eligible for alternative pathways into university. The event will be open to anyone seeking advice on courses available through the Access Centre and for people applying for part-time courses as mature students.

NUI Galway launches summer camp for secondary students

Thu, May 12, 2022

NUI Galway, in partnership with the HEA, is launching the Inventioneers summer camp from June 7 to 10 2022. The Inventioneers summer camp is for second level students in transition year and senior cycle who want to solve everyday problems related to sustainability in extraordinary ways.

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