Careers in Agriculture

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

In 2023, more than €18.28 billion worth of Irish agricultural goods were exported to over 180 countries worldwide. According to the 2020 census, the Irish agricultural Industry employs over 278,600 people, both directly and indirectly in various sectors such as farming, horticulture, forestry, tourism, sustainability, manufacturing, research and many more.

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum announce new educational partnership

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative.

ENLIGHT European University alliance supports 12 projects at University of Galway

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Twelve teaching, learning and research collaboration projects at University of Galway are to be supported by the European University Alliance - ENLIGHT and the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

ATU invites TY students to partake in Poetry Pillar Competition 2025

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is inviting Transition Year students across Connacht to participate in its 2025 Poetry Pillar Competition.

ATU completes conferring ceremonies with more than 5,000 graduates this year

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Atlantic Technological University completed its 2024 graduations last week, celebrating the achievements of more than 5,000 graduates in ceremonies in Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and Connemara. The ceremonies have brought together students, families and faculty to honour the hard work and dedication of graduates across a wide range of disciplines, from undergraduate certificates to doctoral degrees.

Launch of part-time courses in Galway Community College for January 2025

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway Community College of Further Education offers more than 40 part-time evening programmes. These courses cover many disciplines and currently cater for approximately 600 learners annually. There is a wide range of relevant accredited and general interest programmes available every September and January. All courses are classroom based and taught by highly professional tutors who are masters in their field.

University of Galway invites you to 'Find your Masters' at upcoming open evening

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

A must for prospective postgraduate students interested in learning more about their options for further study, University of Galway's upcoming 'Find your Masters' open evening will take place on Tuesday, November 12, from 4pm to 6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.

Group bodhrán classes

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Everybody has rhythm, and there is no better time than now to take up a new challenge and learn a new instrument. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start, or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time.

Choosing the right path for you

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

As thousands of young Irish people embark on their transition from secondary school to college, they’re met with new academic, social, and financial realities. This milestone, long marked as a rite of passage, brings both excitement and challenges for Ireland's next generation, who are navigating a higher education landscape shaped by rapidly changing job markets, high living costs, and increased academic pressures.

How do I go about deciding what I want to do once I finish my Leaving Cert?

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Leaving Cert students have never had a wider choice of options.

The real cost of university

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Before going to college, the main focus of all students is points. Will I get enough points for my course? If I don’t get my course, what is my second option? Should I take a gap year? All of these questions and worries are valid, getting the points to go to college is the main aim. But once you get to college, the reality is it’s a costly endeavour. Between accommodation costs, the price of a pint and the expenses for every day travel, groceries and college supplies, university can be pricy for students as well as their parents.

Less stress, more success: practical tips to help parents

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The journey from childhood to adulthood is an emotional time for all involved. For the children, it is a time of excitement, of curiosity and freedom from the confines of childhood. For their parents, your child's transition from secondary school student, to a now independent, fledgling adult is bittersweet, maybe even a cause for anxiety - a trepidation stemming from life experience and long lost naivety perhaps?

The social life of a University of Galway student

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Galway has always been renowned as a social hotspot; the people are friendly, the streets are lively and the bars are always full. In terms of the social life for a student, Galway is hard to beat.

Pathways: a starting point for your career path

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Representatives from every conceivable option open to school leavers will be present at the Galmont Hotel, Galway on Tuesday, November 12. All of whom will be looking forward to discussing career choices with you at this year’s Pathways expo.

How to research your choices and discover the career options available to you

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Your parents / guardians offer a hugely valuable input when you are choosing your future career - but at the the end of the day, your future career is your own choice and you need to take ownership of your choices. Following a career path that best suits you, is hugely important for your future success.

College options and their entry requirements for 2025

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Even though we are only in November, it is not too early to start your college research, especially for 5th and 6th year students. The academic year goes by very quickly and being organised now, especially for this year's Leaving Cert students, will save you a lot of unnecessary stress come January or February 2025.

DCU CAO Hub— Openness is in our DNA

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The DCU CAO Hub (www.dcu.ie/cao) is a central source of information that will really help you in your decision making. You can find course recordings, podcasts, information on our virtual and in-person events, as well as the link to the DCU Prospectus.

Spring term enrolment at The French Institute Galway

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The French Institute Galway is now enrolling for the Spring term. Dedicated to providing high-quality French language education led by qualified native teachers, The French Institute Galway, ensures an enriching cultural and language experience for all students.

Atlantic Technological University, The Future is Here

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a newly established multi-campus university formed in April 2022, through the amalgamation of three Institutes of Technology—Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Institute of Technology Sligo (IT Sligo), and Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT). The university attracts learners from across Ireland, and over the last two years the university has seen significant growth in student numbers across its nine campuses.

The university offers unique advantages to its learners, and there are many reasons why educators from across Ireland advocate the university to prospective students. ATU’s strong regional presence as a multi-campus technological university offers students access to education across the regions it serves. The university is focused on regional development, community engagement, and offering students the chance to study locally. The university campuses also attract large cohorts of learners from outside the region, this is due to the lower cost of living and engaging student experience available at each of the nine university campuses.

Fidelity Ireland continues to inspire better futures through supporting STEM education

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Fidelity Investments, a global financial services company, employs over 1,900 people across our Dublin and Galway locations in Ireland. At Fidelity, they recognise the value their support can add to the education infrastructure in Ireland to help address the STEM talent shortage, reduce social disadvantages, and ensure educational opportunities for all.

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