How to make the best choices
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The choice of career path options are many and varied. Selecting the correct career progression option following your Leaving Cert or at any other stage in life is a major challenge for any of us. For the majority of those reflecting on this dilemma today the ultimate answer will be found in receiving and accepting a CAO offer in August/September next.
Read more ...Create your bright future at NUI Galway
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the Sunday Times University of the year 2022, choosing to study at NUI Galway will provide you with a world of opportunity. Choose the course that is right for you, www.nuigalway.ie/cao.
Here are five reasons to make this choice:
Read more ...Cavan Institute – What the students say
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Despite the challenges faced by students with the COVID 19 Pandemic, Cavan Institute remains one of the largest providers of PLC courses in Ireland.
They offer quality courses, state of the art facilities, with very high standards of teaching and learning and sporting achievements.
Read more ...NUI Galway launches Designing Futures programme for next generation graduates
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
NUI Galway has launched a new educational programme that will prepare students to deal with the complexity and uncertainty of life and the future world of work.
Read more ...Beginner group bodhran classes
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Rhythm is in all of us, and there has never been a better time to take up a new challenge and a new instrument than now. If you have always wanted to play music but do not know where to start, or you are already playing but do not know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The next batch of Bodhran Magic adult group beginner courses is registering now and starting very soon in the city centre.
The bodhran is simply a brilliant instrument to play, is very accessible for all ages, and has become extremely popular now for very good reason. Run by professional Galway musician and educator Brian Ferguson, the courses provide proper tuition and a brilliant step by step learning system that keeps students motivated, inspired, and is just so enjoyable as you progress and learn to play along to tunes with confidence and clarity.
Read more ...New course on colour at Aine's Art Studio
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
"The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most" - John Ruskin.
Read more ...GMIT maths lecturer publishes first empirical evidence-based report on Irish post primary students’ knowledge of algebra
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
An important new empirical evidence-based report on Irish post-primary students’ knowledge of algebra identifies strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge of the subject and proposes recommendations to address the weaknesses.
Read more ...Spanish courses starting at The Spanish Institute
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The spring term at The Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.
Read more ...Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.
Read more ...Accountancy apprenticeship applications now open
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
An accountancy apprenticeship programme which allows students to work, earn, and learn, has been hailed by a Kilconly man, who has said students should consider every option available at third-level.
Read more ...Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.
Read more ...Spanish courses starting at the Spanish Institute
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
The spring term at the Spanish Institute will start the first week of February and will offer a variety of group classes to all levels, as well as one to one classes, both on site and online. The new schedule is now available on the institute’s website, www.spanishinstitute.ie, where students will be able to book their chosen course until January 29.
All the courses at The Spanish Institute are designed to be fun and interactive. The fully qualified and experienced teachers at the institute are all native Spanish speakers committed to finding the right course for each student and helping him/her to meet his/her individual language learning goals.
Read more ...ASTI committed to externally assessed Leaving Cert 2022
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said it is committed to an externally assessed Leaving Certificate this year, in line with the students’ and teachers’ expectations.
Across all subjects, ASTI members are implementing the agreed curricular revisions designed to allow the established Leaving Certificate to proceed as outlined by Minister for Education Norma Foley and her Department. ASTI also notes new one-off arrangements for oral exams in Irish and modern foreign languages and the music practical exam for Leaving Certificate 2022.
Read more ...Breathe healthy air in the classroom
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
The WINIX ZERO Pro is an extremely powerful and fully automatic air purifier that cleans your indoor air environment from allergies, fine dust (PM2.5), dust, mould spores, viruses, bacteria, VOCs and odours.
Read more ...Seventeen new apprenticeship programmes planned for this year
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.
Read more ...Happy New Year 2022 from the French Institute
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
This is the time of the year for ‘les bonnes résolutions’. Start this New Year by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff members are all fully qualified, very experienced, and native, ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.
Read more ...Drumadore Drum School
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Drumadore is Ireland’s largest provider of group drumming lessons. The school wants children to have fun through drumming together and get all the benefits of friendship through music. Director of the school, Eimhin Cradock, is super passionate about what he does and uses all of his experience as a primary school teacher, Macnas drum director, and former Saw Doctor to bring drumming to as many people as possible.
Read more ...Irish language classes for all levels at Áras na nGael
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, why not learn Irish as a new skill, or get back into the swing of it. Áras na nGael is offering Irish language classes this spring. Whether you are fluent and looking to improve your grammar, want to get back in touch with your Irish from school, or are looking to start your Irish language journey from scratch, the Áras offers a wide range classes. From beginners' Irish to more advanced classes and everything in between, there is something for everyone.
Classes will be starting on January 25 and 26 and online registration is open from January 11.
Read more ...Why NUI Galway is the University of choice for 2022
Tue, Jan 04, 2022
It’s a time in our lives that many of us can relate to. Life after the Leaving Cert. When what feels like all the studying in the world is narrowly behind you and all of a sudden, you’re faced with one of the most important decisions of your life. As daunting as it can be, choosing where to study can become one of the most rewarding decisions you’ll ever make.
Read more ...Deadline for discounted CAO applications looms
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
Students who apply to the CAO before January 20 can avail of a discounted application fee. With just three weeks to go before this deadline, it is worth looking at the other key dates and deadlines coming up in the application process.
Discounted application fees are available up to 5pm on Thursday January 20. The normal deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday February 1. However the CAO has been advising students to get their applications done early.
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