Helping your children prepare for exams

Thu, May 22, 2025

“What ifs?” are currently peppering many of the conversations between worried children, who will be sitting their Junior or Leaving Certificate examinations next month, and their families.

Summer courses at the French Institute for adults, secondary school students and children

Thu, May 15, 2025

Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing or practising your French?

The French Institute is running summer courses starting on May 19. It offers courses for adults at all levels, from beginners to advanced, and a choice of morning or evening classes. The courses last for six weeks, two hours a week. They will end on the last week of June, just in time for an enjoyable holiday in France perhaps?

Seven study tips for Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students in your final preparation

Thu, May 15, 2025

Alan Glynn, Galway Study Academy
The Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams are just around the corner, and now is the time for students to focus on effective, structured revision. This final period can make a big difference through smart, consistent effort. Here are seven study tips I would recommend to help:

Galway students perform original songs for Biodiversity Week with Music Generation Galway City

Thu, May 15, 2025

In celebration of Biodiversity Week 2025, young musicians from three Galway city primary schools will present original songs inspired by nature, biodiversity, and climate action. The performances are part of Music in Nature, a creative music project delivered by Music Generation Galway City and supported by Galway City Council

Now in its third year, Music in Nature was developed by musician educators Caroline and Colin Stanley with Music Generation Galway City, and is run in collaboration with Radharc na Mara Mervue School, Mercy Primary School, and Castlegar National School. The project engages students in weekly workshops exploring environmental themes through songwriting, performance, and musical collaboration.

Top ten tips for effectively managing the final stages of your Leaving Cert journey

Thu, May 01, 2025

With just over five weeks until the start of the Leaving Cert, it is time to make the best use of your time to help alleviate stress, get organised and maximise your study strategies so that you can manage your time effectively for these last few weeks. Here are my top 10 tips to help you prepare in the five weeks leading up to the exams.

ATU New Frontiers applications are now open

Thu, May 01, 2025

ATU New Frontiers provides €22,500 funding, mentoring and support to develop your new business. The programme is now taking applications for phase one of the three-phase programme.

Thinking of starting a business? You have the right idea or the right business that you want to get off the ground. So, what’s stopping you?

Free information evening at University of Galway Access Centre

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

University of Galway’s Access Centre will host a free information evening on May 8. This is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the University of Galway’s Access Centre.

The focus of the Access Centre is on preparing students to engage and succeed in university. To that end, the approach centres on a holistic system of supports, academic preparedness and active exposure to university student life.

Atlantic Technological University celebrates 30 years of its Heritage programme

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Atlantic Technological University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its esteemed Heritage programme. The event, organised by the university’s Heritage Society, will take place on May 7 at 4pm in the Wine Geese Training Bar on the ATU Galway City campus.

Transform Your Medical or Veterinary Career in the Heart of the Mediterranean University of Nicosia (UNIC) – A Global Gateway to Excellence in Healthcare Education Looking

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Looking to build a future in medicine or veterinary science? The University of Nicosia (UNIC), ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide by Times Higher Education 2025, offers world-class medical education within the European Union, right in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Transition Year: Yes or No?

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

This article is intended to provide some insight on Transition Year (TY), the usually optional “gap year” between 3rd and 5th year. I have asked multiple TY students, 5th year students, and teachers for their thoughts about TY in general, and if they believe doing TY is a good idea.

Future Proof Training expands services in Galway city centre

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Future Proof Training Academy is a leading provider of accredited, industry-focused training located in Galway city centre. The expansion comes as demand continues to grow for accessible, job-ready skills across sectors including retail, healthcare, industrial, and hospitality.

With over a decade of success in upskilling learners across Dublin, Future Proof Training now brings its trusted, practical approach to the west. Alongside in-person training, the academy has also introduced a wide range of online courses, offering flexible options for individuals and businesses across Ireland.

TUS wins prestigious international award for student support innovation

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Technological University of the Shannon’s Faculty of Continuing, Professional, Online and Distance Learning (CPODL) has been awarded Best Student Support Service Initiative at the 2025 Keystone Group Awards for its pioneering Learning Gates initiative.

University of Galway open for TY Taste of Healthcare

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Transition year students got a hands-on taste of how healthcare professionals are trained at the University of Galway’s Taste of Healthcare Programme.

Boost your career and unlock new opportunities with GRETB evening courses

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The GRETB Training Centre in Mervue Business Park, Galway, has introduced its latest range of evening courses, commencing on Monday, April 14. These courses are designed to help you enhance your skills, advance your career, and explore new opportunities, all under the guidance of expert tutors.

Classes run on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Registration is quick and easy online at www.fetchcourses.ie. Simply use the Fetch registration number as follows:

ATU academics secure National Challenge funding for transport and aquaculture projects

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Two ATU academics, Dr Amaya Vega and Dr Niall Maloney, have been successful in securing National Challenge Funding for research projects in two thematic areas, Sustainable Communities (transport) and Future Food Systems (aquaculture). They are among ten finalists in the competitive programme announced by Higher Education Minister James Lawless.

Galway Study Academy: helping students reach their full potential

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Study Academy is Galway’s premier centre for academic excellence. Founded by Galway teacher and All-Ireland winning football coach Alan Glynn, the academy is driven by his mission to connect Galway’s top teachers with ambitious students. The goal is to create a focused, supportive environment where learners can thrive and achieve academic excellence.

A standout feature of the academy’s programme is its intensive Easter revision courses, designed to help students prepare effectively for the Junior and Leaving Cert. These high-impact, subject-specific sessions follow the “one day, one grade” approach, to deliver significant academic progress in just one day.

Getting through the orals

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

As the Leaving Cert orals approach, it is important to remain calm and organised to try to get the most marks for your oral examinations. It is never too late to start preparing, even if you only start a few days before the examination. Whether you are starting your European language or Irish oral, here are some tips to try and make the oral exam easier.

Achieve your goals with further education at Galway Community College

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Continuous learning and skill development are more important than ever. Whether you're starting your career journey after your Leaving Certificate, or wanting to explore new opportunities, further education can be the key to achieving your goals. Galway Community College is proud to offer a diverse range of QQI accredited courses designed to meet the needs of learners at all stages of life. Courses are designed to help students achieve the necessary points to gain entry into university or improve employment prospects with necessary qualifications.

At Galway Community College, they understand that education is not a one-size-fits-all journey. They offer full-time programs in may different areas to meet our learners needs from year to year. Our dedicated and experienced teachers are passionate about helping students succeed, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment in small classes in a friendly and inclusive environment. Whether you're interested in Business, Science, Healthcare, Early Learning and Care, SNA, Sport, Motor Technology, Horticulture, Computer Science, Theatre, Film or Music, you'll find a course that aligns with your interests and career aspirations.

Qualify as an office administrator in one year

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway Community College Legal Secretary, Medical Secretary and Office Administrator Course is an extremely popular course due to its continued success rate as 90% of its graduates obtain full time and part-time employment in a Legal Practice, Medical Practice, Hospital Administration, Public Service and as Office Administrators in multinational companies within six months of graduating. The remainder of the students’ progress to higher education courses in ATU, University of Galway and Apprenticeship Programmes.

It is a full time course qualifying with an Office Administration Award QQI Level 5, where you obtain the following skillsets: proficient in the usage of software packages such as MS Office Suite, Olympus Audio Transcription, 50 wpm typing speed, produce legal, medical and general documents in a range of commonly used business layouts and styles.

Galway hosts National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Last week 82 adult learners from Galway and Roscommon gathered at the Connacht Hotel in Galway City for a regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum. The event offered a platform for learners to share their experiences, discuss their learning journeys, and contribute to shaping the future of further education in Ireland.

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