Irish language classes with Áras na nGael

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Whether you are looking for something to lighten the lockdown, to learn a new skill, or even just to get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this summer. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, looking to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, with a wide range of classes, from beginners' conversational Irish to advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

Important dates and advice for the class of 2021

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Preparations for Leaving Certificate 2021 are in train, with most students having registered for examinations, accredited grades, or both. There is ongoing engagement with education partners. Students have been informed of changes that have been made to the examination papers in light of the disruption to learning for the Leaving Certificate class of 2021 caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gort student wins international songwriting competition

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

There was great excitement in Gort Community School this week as a talented sixth year music student at the school won a prestigious international award.

Singer songwriter Jenna Coughlan has been featured on Think Earth Vol 1 EP, produced by Future Youth Records, an internationally recognised organization renowned for combating environmental issues. Her original composition, 'Smoke Storms', explores themes of climate change and is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

GMIT engineering student is CABE Student of the Year

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers has presented Simon O’Grady from Rinneen, Gort, with its annual award for best first student in CABE-accredited programmes in the built environment.

Achieve a worldwide recognised computer qualification with GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is now offering a free fully funded International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) course. This course is online and runs from May 10 for a duration of 20 weeks.

Free 2D AutoCAD blended learning course at GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

GRETB Training Centre is offering a free 2D AutoCAD course starting May 10. AutoCAD is a design tool used by architects, civil engineers, product designers, and many other engineering professionals in a wide variety of industries.

GTI launches exciting new courses for 2021

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Galway Technical Institute is the largest and longest established college of further education in the west of Ireland, catering for up to 2,000 students annually both full and part-time. One-year courses at GTI provide a launch pad for learners to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship, or progress to further and higher education. GTI offers a range of courses which provide the ideal starting point for learners who are keen to progress to third level education and are particularly suitable for those who may be undecided at present as to what they would like to study in the future.

One such programme is the pre-university arts course. If you are looking for a platform to progress to a wide range of careers in the general arts, humanities, psychology, or sociology, then this course is for you. The course provides a foundation for progression to higher education in general arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students will take modules similar to those offered at universities in these disciplines as well as modules to improve their general academic and research skills. This course has links to all the arts and social science courses offered in Irish universities as well as all courses in GMIT with the exception of nursing. Currently, this programme is linked to 18 different degree programmes in NUI Galway, 17 of which are in the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies.

Take the first step to a career in counselling and psychotherapy

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, based in Athlone, is a leading provider of accredited personal and professional programmes with a difference, nationally and internationally at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The programmes are different, the tutors are different, and the adult learners are different.

Mayor offers help to young people as they return to school

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

With young people returning to school this week, the Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, has offered help to those who are “anxious about going back to education”.

NUI Galway to host information session on Access Programme for Mature Students this evening

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

NUI Galway will hold a virtual information session for those interested in the Access Programme for Mature Students this evening (Thursday) from 7pm to 8.30pm.

The application process for the Access Programme for Mature Students will open this month, and this evening's session will provide information on courses, the application process, and various supports available to prospective students aged 23 and over.

NUI Galway to host virtual MBA open evening

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

NUI Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on April 21 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Explorers Education Project features in the new European Blue School handbook

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme has been included in the European Blue School handbook for teachers, that was recently released as part of the launch of the European Blue School project.

"The Explorers Education Programme is among a number of leading outreach programmes in Europe that is recognised for greatly contributing to the promotion of environmental education and ocean literacy," said Evy Copejans, coordinator of the European Blue Schools Programme. "The Explorers project Our Ocean - Marine Legends, Fairy Tales and Folklore in Ireland, that was selected for the European Blue Schools handbook for teachers, features children's poems and artwork that were inspired by Irish marine legends and folklore around the coast of Ireland. It is a wonderful project that demonstrates the human connection with the ocean; and is an excellent example of how teachers can 'Find the Blue' and use this project for inspiration under the maritime culture theme for the Blue School project.

Irish language classes with Áras na nGael

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Whether you are looking for something to lighten the lockdown, to learn a new skill, or even just to get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this summer. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, looking to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, with a wide range of classes, from beginners' conversational Irish to advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

GMIT launches two new design and craft degree courses

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

The Design & Crafts Council Ireland has announced an exciting new partnership with Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology that will see the creation of two new degree courses for students.

ICPPD is a college with a difference in Athlone and Galway

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, opened its doors to learners in September 2010. ICPPD’s vision is to inspire, encourage, and support people on their path towards wholeness and wellness. The goal of the organisation is to provide academic and professional validated programmes of excellence in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, and to offer associated courses to a community of adult learners from at home and abroad.

Learn more about NUI Galway's accredited MBA programme

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

NUI Galway’s AMBA and AACSB accredited MBA programme, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year, will host a virtual MBA open evening on April 21 at 6pm. The open evening is a great opportunity to learn about the programme and to meet MBA faculty, students, and graduates.

Applications now open for NUI Galway MBA scholarships

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Following the recent announcement of its global AACSB accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), NUI Galway’s JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics is now accepting applications for its 30% Club Scholarship for September 2021. Now in its fourth year, the scholarship aims to advance female leadership in business organisations and is a key influence in the increased number of female participants applying to and joining the university’s MBA programme.

Mountbellew students through to finals of Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Four transition year students from Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew have qualified for the national finals of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, taking place this month. Their final presentation and interview is due to be held on April 15 via Hopin conferencing.

#MoreThanSchool campaign wants to hear how Galway students feel about returning to school

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

The Ombudsman for Children wants to know how students from Galway feel about going back to school and what school means to them. A year after schools closed for the first time, and with the phased reopening of schools under way, the #MoreThanSchool campaign is a chance for students to have their say.

International early childhood experts to address GMIT virtual conference on outdoor play

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

GMIT Mayo and the Children and Young People’s Services Committee, Mayo, will host a two-day virtual conference on March 26 and 27 on the theme of outdoor play, titled “Leave No Stone Unskipped”, for educators, parents, students, researchers and policy makers.

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