Get ahead with tailored learning programmes from Kumon

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

“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.

GMIT to host online postgraduate open evening

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

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.

Learn lifeguarding skills with Atlantic Coast Lifeguards

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Atlantic Coast Lifeguards is Ireland's leading lifeguard courses provider. It offers professional lifeguard courses, lifesaving, automated external defibrillator, and first aid courses throughout Ireland. Take a look at the various locations and dates and enrol online. Places are limited so avoid disappointment and book early.

Cleanroom operations six-week programme at GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical device industry but not sure if it is for you, then GRETB may have the solution.

Teaching Innovation A ward for NUI Galway’s ‘History of Life’ Film Project

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

A novel teaching initiative at NUI Galway that enables students to explore the evolution of life on Earth through film, recently received the Jennifer Burke Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

The History of Life project encourages undergraduate science students to collectively produce short, documentary-style films on a diverse range of topics, including the origin of life on Earth, the evolution of land plants and animals, catastrophic past mass extinctions, and the emergence of early human ancestors. Created on shoestring budgets, these films are then uploaded to a YouTube channel, where they have reached a wide global audience and garnered almost a quarter of a million views since inception of the project in 2011.

NUIG and Druid announce 10 year partnership

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

NUI Galway and Druid Theatre Company have agreed a 10-year strategic partnership building on the existing relationship between the university and the renowned theatre company.

Help your child get ahead in English or maths with Kumon

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Kumon students not alone maintained their studies throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns, but many continued to advance beyond their age using their individualised daily programme of maths and/or English worksheets supplemented by weekly Zoom mentoring. The annual awards ceremony, now held outdoors at the Galway Greyhound Stadium and compliant with all restrictions, recognises and celebrates the achievements of all students.

Skills to compete – Payroll Award (online) course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

An online payroll course that is exempt from course fees will start on February 14 at GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway. The course duration is eight weeks.

Skills to compete - CompTIA Network with online tutor support and workshops course with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

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.

Clonberne Central School and Kilroe National School named county winners in Someone Like Me national art competition

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Clonberne Central School and Kilroe National School are celebrating being named junior and senior county winners respectively in the prestigious national art competition, Someone Like Me. They will join more than 40 other schools to compete for the much sought-after national title at an online national awards ceremony to be held on Thursday February 3.

Start your TV and Film Production career with TG4 and Atlantic Academy course

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

TG4 has launched a 14-week intensive television and film training and skills-based programme. This practical programme, delivered by Atlantic Academy, in association with Gréasán na Meán Skillnet and the National Talent Academy Film & TV Crew Hub, will showcase practical and creative skills and will equip participants with the ability and appetite for an exciting career in the rapidly growing Irish TV and Film sector and will include a four-week work placement.

Spring acting classes with Anam Productions

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Anam Productions (formerly Galway Actors Workshop) has announced in-person, face-to-face, spring acting courses for beginners and improvers.

Cavan Institute – college focused, work ready

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Cavan Institute continues to go from strength to strength offering more than 70 post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses to students from all over Ireland.

New personal and professional development course for young people seeks applicants

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

DEEP, an exciting new course for 18 to 24-year-olds, aimed at improving personal and professional development, is being offered by GRETB in County Galway.

Get college ready with St Anthony’s & Claddagh & St Jarlath’s Credit Unions

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

With St Anthony’s & Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Unions' new student current account you will have instant access to your money with a globally accepted Mastercard® debit card, a mobile app, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Fitbit Pay, and best of all, there is free day-to-day banking for students. You also get access to Priceless® Cities, a programme available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders, which provides access to unforgettable experiences in the cities where you live and travel.

Apply online to open your credit union current account today at www.sacu.ie / www.sjcu.ie or drop into any branch.

UCD — a University for All

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

UCD continues to rank in the top 1% World-wide of higher education institutions. Since 2017 UCD is No1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability. It is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and ranked No 1 in the US News & World Report's Best Global University Rankings 2020.

Studying English and Media Studies in NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The BA in English and Media Studies in NUI Galway is an engaging arts degree that provides students with an enlightening approach to the study of literature and culture. This course consists of the study of both Media Studies and traditional English Literature offerings.

Educate to empower – The right to education

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Galway Traveller Movement are actively working to empower members of the Traveller community to go after their right to education. Traveller families face numerous barriers in the education sector which include racism and discrimination, low expectations, marginalisation, reduced timetables, poverty, poor literacy and digital disadvantage.

These barriers create a large disparity between Travellers and non-Travellers in relation to educational attainments. Covid-19 has increased the gap for Traveller students and it is now we are beginning to see the full extent of the negative impact this is having on the Traveller community.

Consider your CAO options at St Angela’s College, Sligo

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

For those choosing their CAO preferences for September 2022,St Angela’s College invites you to explore the range of courses available in Sligo, Ireland’s next university town. Course choices at St. Angela’s College include Home Economics (including teacher education with additional subject options); Nutrition, Food and Business Management; General Nursing; and Intellectual Disability Nursing.

The college continues to provide the study of Home Economics at third level to an exceptionally high standard with a reputation that speaks for itself. The National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics was established at the college in 2021, coinciding with significant changes to the structure of its very popular teaching degrees.

HEAR and DARE access routes

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

As the normal closing date for CAO is fast approaching on February 1, 2022, students who wish to be considered for HEAR or DARE must remember to have indicated this by ticking the boxes accordingly on their CAO form before the deadline of Feb 1st 2022.

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