New pharmacy sales assistant course starting September

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A new pharmacy sales assistant course will start at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in September.

NUI Galway biomedical engineering students selected for global competition

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

A team of students from NUI Galway's biomedical engineering master's programme have been selected for a global innovation competition run by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US. This is the first time a team from Ireland has been selected for the six month programme.

GMIT's MET gateway to receive €1.4m in new round of Government funding

Thu, Jun 28, 2018

GMIT’s Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is to receive €1.4m Government funding over the next five years to provide cutting-edge, industry focused, solutions for SMEs and larger organisations across the MedTech, engineering, and life sciences sectors.

Sculpting and Film Fleadh TV courses on offer

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Greasán na Meán Skillnet is accepting applications for two upcoming courses - character sculpting and Galway Film Fleadh TV.

Character sculpting with Paul McDonnell

Host families for international students

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Since 1976, families across Ireland have been welcoming international students from the Midland Language Centre

Supporting the transition to secondary school

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

BY MARGARET HESSION
By this time of year, primary schools are a hive of activity with school tours, sports days, matches, standardised testing and the 6th class graduation ceremonies drawing close. Every year, more than 50,000 children in Ireland move from Primary to Post Primary education. The transition from primary school to secondary school is a milestone in a child ’schooling career.

Mercy Primary gets ready for historic change in the heart of the city

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

It is going to be a summer of change at Mercy Primary School in the heart of the city. While the school year might be winding down elsewhere, the 176-year-old school is getting ready for one of the most momentous changes in its history.

School of Make-up Artistry offers many courses

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry, spanning some 30 years, boasts a 100 per cent success rate for its students.

Autumn business training courses announced

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The Local Enterprise Office will offer short training courses in marketing, web, and social media this autumn.

Find the right course for you at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses.

MSc in Biomedical Science via distance learning/modular available at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The MSc in Biomedical Science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested in earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

Modules are selected and paid for à la carte, and as few as one or as many as six taught modules can be completed in a given year. Candidates may join the programme at any time throughout the academic year. Students are introduced to interdisciplinary research using technologies and skills from scientific, engineering, and clinical disciplines. Course contributors are active researchers and industry experts in all areas of Biomedical Science. On completion of six or 12 taught modules, students also have the option to exit with a PG Cert or PG Dip in Biomedical Science, respectively.

Maths help for primary and secondary school students

Thu, May 31, 2018

There is no doubting the importance of mathematics in everyday life. It is used in developing reasoning, creativity, abstract and spatial thinking, problem-solving, and communication.

One day courses in Sage 50 accounts and Thesaurus Payroll

Thu, May 31, 2018

GPA Solutions is delivering a one day accounts course in Sage 50 in Galway on Wednesday June 13. This one day course aims to provide participants with an overview of Sage 50, with a view to maintaining debtors and creditors ledgers, including emailing invoices, statements, remittance advices, and processing electronic payments. Learners will prepare monthly accounts, bank reconciliation, and file VAT returns with ROS.

MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular available at NUI Galway

Thu, May 31, 2018

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested in earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

NUI Galway launches new part-time course in politics and society for secondary school teachers

Thu, May 31, 2018

NUI Galway’s Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development, in conjunction with the School of Political Science and Sociology and the School of Education, has announced the launch of the Higher Diploma in Arts (politics and society) due to begin in September 2018.

Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (Peace Proms) to hold open information meeting for new Galway members

Thu, May 24, 2018

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of more than 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Safe Pass courses at Western Management Centre

Thu, May 17, 2018

Anyone working in the construction industry will be familiar with the Safe Pass course and the fact that the card must be renewed every four years. You cannot enter or work in any type of site or company, that has construction in progress, without having a Safe Pass card. Even if you are only carrying out maintenance, painting, or landscaping work, etc, you still need the card.

Historic day for St Pat’s as it prepares to welcome girls

Thu, May 17, 2018

Historic changes are afoot at St Patrick’s Primary School, Lombard Street, Galway, as for the first time in its illustrious history the school is now enrolling girls. Traditionally St Pat’s enrolled boys only from second to sixth class, but is embracing changes to respond to the rapidly evolving needs of education in a modern, cosmopolitan, city. This includes the introduction of infant and junior classes.

Mathematics — mastery or minefield

Thu, May 17, 2018

Is your child’s maths performance below par? Is it affecting her confidence and outlook? Is he a little at sea, or is maths a total minefield?

Junior Cert maths revision course in NUIG

Thu, May 17, 2018

The Junior Cert is just around the corner, and exam preparations in the final few weeks are crucial for the students to get their best performance on exam day.

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