FRS Training Ltd – providing qualifications in healthcare

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Helping to prepare learners for a career in healthcare has been hugely rewarding for FRS. Graduates of the company’s QQI Level 5 major award in healthcare have gone on to work in hospitals, in residential care, childcare, and in communities around the country.

The purpose of the award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence to work under supervision in providing support in a variety of healthcare settings and or to progress to further and or higher education and training. FRS Training is a validated training organisation with PHECC in the provision of emergency healthcare. This includes the first aid responder (FAR) and cardiac first responder (CFR) including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).

Free card making demonstrations at Cregal Art

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Cregal Art welcomes Kerry Manning Colson as a demonstrator and craft teacher.

Your career in make-up artistry starts here

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The School of Make-up Artistry offers a wide range of specialised make-up artistry courses, ranging from beginners to advanced levels, and suitable for adults of all ages. If you are interested in a career in make-up artistry, or if you would like to enhance your current qualification in beauty or make-up, the School of Make-up Artistry can provide a training course to suit you.

Two GMIT architectural technology students through to finals of international competition

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Two GMIT architectural technology students, Declan Moran from Killanin, Co Galway, and Gerard Fay from Drung, Co Cavan, will compete in the finals of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology (CIAT) Student Architectural Technology Awards, which will take place in Shoreditch, London on September 14.

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

Thu, Aug 02, 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.

Professional cookery course now enrolling

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

If you have an interest in food and would like to work with food now is the time to do it. There are currently up to 5,000 vacancies for qualified chefs in Ireland. The Irish International Hotel and Catering School can help to get you on the right track to start your career. It offers a full-time and part-time QQI major awards in professional cookery at Level 5 and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

European Research Council grants for NUI Galway projects

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Two researchers supported by NUI Galway have been awarded significant European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants for their research into bone fragility in type 2 diabetes and the roles and voices of youths in the study of minority and regional language preservation.

In total the European Research Council awarded the ERC grants to 403 talented early career researchers in the fields of physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, and social sciences and humanities. Researchers will benefit from €603 million in total and up to €1.5 million each, to create their own research teams and conduct pioneering projects. The grants are part of the ‘excellent science’ pillar of the EU’s current research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020.

Courses for all levels at the International School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

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.

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