Help with primary school mathematics — September is just nine weeks away

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Is your child’s maths performance below par? Is it affecting his/her confidence and outlook? Is your child just a little bit at sea, or is maths a total minefield? As the school year draws to a close, is it time to put a schedule in place for September? And what about maths and the summer slide?

The importance of encouraging a positive view of mathematics in primary school cannot be over-emphasised. As students progress through the classes they are introduced to new concepts which build on previous learning and understanding. Therefore it is vital that children grasp each new concept and are given a chance to practise it and apply it before they move on. This helps students feel confident in their abilities and assured in the knowledge that they can forge ahead on this mathematical journey.

Next Level Skillnet launches specialist diploma in corporate environmental planning

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard launched a new specialist diploma in corporate environmental planning programme at the PorterShed in Galway.

GMIT announces free summer camp for young entrepreneurs

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

A free young entrepreneur summer camp for 40 second-level students will run this summer in GMIT’s Galway (Dublin Road) campus, commencing on July 8. The camp is hosted by the School of Business, for the third year in a row, as part of a national initiative funded by the Higher Education Authority. The course is designed to meet a key objective of the National Skills Strategy 2025, the promotion of entrepreneurial thinking and design skills among secondary school pupils.

CAO change of mind clinic at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Students considering studying at NUI Galway are invited to the CAO change of mind clinic taking place on campus on Tuesday June 25. Parents and guardians are also welcome to attend the event, which runs from 12 noon to 3pm in the Human Biology Building on campus.

Host families wanted for international language students

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

MLC Student Language Programmes has been welcoming international students to Ireland since 1976. Both students and host families are extremely important to this company, which has built a reputation as one the leading homestay providers in Ireland.

Which plant-based ‘milk’ is the healthiest?

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Consider a number of issues when looking for dairy milk substitutes.

Get the right foundation for a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Located in Briarhill Business Park, The School of Make-Up Artistry offers a range of long and short courses for all levels of expertise. A family-run business for more than 35 years, managed by Katie Robinson, the school offers internationally recognised diplomas in fashion, film, theatre, and media make-up.

NUI Galway continues strong performance in QS World University Rankings

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

NUI Galway continues to perform strongly in the QS World University Rankings, ranked 259th this year out of the world’s top 1,000 universities considered in this year’s QS ranking, maintaining its position among the world’s elite educational institutions. NUI Galway now ranks third in Ireland, the top Irish university outside Dublin, and 112th in Europe.

NUI Galway’s Adult Learners Information Evening – Celebrating 50 years of Adult Learning

Mon, Jun 10, 2019

Come along to NUI Galway’s Adult Learners Information Evening on Wednesday 19th June from 5.00-7.00pm in the Human Biology Building on the University campus. Find out more about the extensive range of part-time, flexible-learning courses on offer. The Career Development Centre will also be on hand to offer free, one-to-one career consultations on a first come, first served basis at the event.

Ardteist/Teastas Soisearach 2019

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Na scrúdaithe Ardteiste agus Teastas soisearach ag tosnú 05/06/2019. Tá treoracha agus rialalcha ag baint le hIompar na n-Iarrthóirí le linn Scrúduithe.

1. Tá sé an-tabhachtach go bhfuil na laethanta agus na huaireanta atá gach scrudú ar eolas ag an iarrathóir mar atá siad socraithe ar an amchlár.

Managing overwhelm/anxiety

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Many students and their parents today speak of 'overwhelm'. Firstly, what is overwhelm and what causes it? It usually occurs when we are overburdened with lots of different tasks and individual jobs which we feel must all be done at the same time. You will often hear the phrase in such situations, “I cannot think straight” — the subconscious gets confused because of the pressure and cannot sort out these patterns or thoughts.

Earn while you learn with Bluebird Care Galway

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Bluebird Care Galway, one of Ireland's leading home and community care providers, has launched its Earn While You Learn training and education programme.

Trainees wanted to help document the Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Gréasán na Meán Skillnet in association with the Galway Film Fleadh has announced another exciting year of Film Fleadh TV. And it is looking trainees.

The organisation is looking for creative, enthusiastic, motivated, talented people who are willing to learn from some of the best in the industry — in Mojo techniques, interviewing, editing, social media, and storytelling skills. Then combine these new skills to create, shoot, edit, and upload a comprehensive look at the 31st Galway Film Fleadh.

‘Follow your passion’ — could a sign be any more obvious?

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Every College of Naturopathic Medicine student or graduate has a personal story of why he/she decided on this career path. Mine was presented to me in a day of ‘signs’.

NUI Galway launches two new postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence

Thu, May 23, 2019

The Minister of State with responsibility for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, visited NUI Galway this week to launch two new master's programmes in computer science - artificial intelligence.

Galway Community College — a dynamic centre for music, theatre, and film

Thu, May 23, 2019

Galway Community College offers a diverse range of performing arts and production courses, which are both long established and instrumental to the development and creativity of the Galway arts community.

The college offers full time QQI Level 5 courses in music, theatre, and TV and film, as well as a Level 6 course in TV presenting, broadcasting, and film production.

Qualify as a secretary in one year at Galway Community College

Thu, May 23, 2019

Galway Community College's legal secretary, medical secretary, and office administrator course is extremely popular due to its continued success rate. Eighty five per cent 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 the GMIT and NUIG and apprenticeship programmes.

Spanish courses for children, teenagers, and adults starting in June

Thu, May 23, 2019

The Spanish Institute will run summer courses for children, teenagers, and adults from next month.

Dominican College receives UN flag

Thu, May 23, 2019

The Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Niall Burgess, along with fellow DFA officials John Concannon and Claire Coughlan, and Commandant Colin Campbell of the Irish Defence Forces, recently visited the Dominican College, Taylor's Hill, to present the school with a UN flag as part of the UN's global schools project.

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre wins Excellence Award 2019

Thu, May 23, 2019

Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre, a Department of Education recognised training institute now in its 32nd year of business, is a quality school with Cambridge Exams Centre recognition, EAQUALS, Quality English, ACELS, and QQI accreditation.

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