Speech and drama training — the key to natural self confidence

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Speech and drama classes are rooted in encouraging students to develop a love of literature, poetry, and drama, and improving their standard of communication through the spoken word. The Garvey School of Speech and Drama works at developing students' self-confidence and a broad range of essential life skills that will support them in the future.

Exams (through accredited examining bodies) are designed to recognise and reward the endeavours of each individual and to nurture and empower him/her to achieve his/her individual potential.

Top job skills in 2019

Tue, Aug 20, 2019

September is coming to an end and many of us will be getting into the mindset of work that can mysteriously disappear during the relaxing days of summer.

New IT support specialist course at the GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

This September, the GRETB Training Centre launches its new traineeship – IT support specialist for those wishing to enter the IT support field.

Secure your further education place in GCC

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

School leavers and mature students who are considering Galway Community College as their further education destination in September 2019 can apply and register online now on all QQI accredited courses. All courses offer a mix of practical and portfolio work and work experience. They are designed as a step towards skilled employment or progression to higher education institutes. There are no CAO points required for further education courses and after completion you can apply for more than 1,200 CAO courses that accept a QQI award for progression purposes.

New pharmacy sales assistant course at the GRETB Training Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A new pharmacy sales assistant course will be starting at the GRETB Training Centre in Mervue, Galway, in September.

Take the next steps with National Learning Network

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Have you recently finished school and not sure what to do next? Do you need extra support to get a qualification to get a job or go on to further education?

Leaving and Junior Cert classes starting from September at Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The Galway Study Centre is a tutorial school which has been based in Mill Street for the past 35 years. Enrolments are now being taken for its new term, starting on September 16.

Parenting resilient minds

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Mental health problems affect about one in five children and young people. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorders, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives (Mental Health Ireland). According to the World Health Organisation around 50 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14. Parents have begun to figure this part out themselves. They can unfortunately name on one hand children who needed some form of expert support for their emotional and mental wellbeing in the past 12 months. Parents are more than aware of the daily stories on all media forms of anxious children, crying spells, teenagers suffering migraine, school refusal, depression, bullying, missing youths, self-harming, suicides, violence, poor self-image, eating disorders, and so on.

Learn the art of beauty make-up and the intricacies of prosthetics with the School of Make-up Artistry

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 30 years, specialising in make-up artistry. The school's trainers are all highly skilled with many years' experience in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge with the students.

Go further with GTI

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Galway Technical Institute is the largest college of further education and training in the west of Ireland. It is now accepting applications for courses commencing in September. Visit www.gti.ie where you will find an extensive range of full-time courses including some exciting new study options for 2019. Through its applied learning approach, GTI offers learners the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace as well as providing the knowledge and skills to progress to further and third level education.

Among the many new courses on offer for September are auctioneering and estate agency administration, international trade, interior design, and upholstery and restoration skills.

NUI Galway Engineering Maths Qualifying Exam offers Leaving Cert students a second chance

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The College of Engineering and Informatics at NUI Galway has announced details of this year’s Engineering Maths Qualifying Exam which gives students a second chance to pursue a career in engineering. The exam, which takes place on Tuesday, August 20, is for students who achieve the CAO points for an undergraduate engineering degree course at NUI Galway but who have not met the obligatory maths requirement.

The love of swimming starts here

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The Kingfisher Club is launching its new term of children's swimming lessons, beginning September 4 and running for eight weeks.

Resolving Conflict and reducing stress

Fri, Aug 09, 2019

Are you ready to connect with your own authentic power and find stillness within? Are you Willing to communicate from your heart while navigating the complexity of human relationships? If you would like to bring peace into your life discover how empowering resolutions can help.

I combined my scientific career with natural medicine and founded my own company

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

I graduated from CNM in nutrition, naturopathy, and herbal medicine. CNM was my first college of choice because it provided a comprehensive academic programme with practical hands-on clinic experience, while allowing me to complete it while working full-time as a post-doctoral researcher. Also, CNM courses are recognised and accredited internationally.

School transitioning wellbeing and resilience workshops with Next Step Forward

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

On Monday August 12 health and wellbeing expert Dorothy Scarry, a qualified primary and secondary teacher, will host a wellbeing and resilience workshop in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

The objective of the workshop is to enable students to begin to take ownership of their personal wellbeing and resilience through identifying stressors and establishing a plan for interventions for themselves that they can maintain while they make the school transition and beyond. The practical aspects of starting secondary school, such as dealing with new teachers, timetables, movement between rooms, homework, etc, are also covered in part three of the workshop. Everyone will leave the workshop with a bespoke personal wellbeing plan.

Top tips while on a test drive

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Thinking of buying yourself a new car?
Why not have a look at a second hand vehicle as a year old car can be up to 27 per cent cheaper than a new model. But remember there are many questions to ask before you part with your cash for a new set of wheels. One of the most crucial is asking for a test drive.

NUI Galway student selected to represent Ireland at Future News Summit

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway student Róisín McManus is representing Ireland at the major international Future News Worldwide Summit for young journalism students in London this week. This is the second year that an NUI Galway journalism student has been chosen for the summit.

A third year BA with journalism student, Róisín McManus is one of two students selected from Ireland to be a delegate at the prestigious summit, hosted by Thomson Reuters in Canary Wharf in London. She was chosen from more than 3,000 applicants to be one of just 100 delegates from 53 different countries globally at the event.

Academic receives prestigious Royal Society-SFI Research Fellowship

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The Royal Society-SFI University Research Fellowship scheme 2019, representing an investment of €2.8 million, has been announced this week. NUI Galway biomedical engineer, Dr Eimear Dolan, was one of the four outstanding researchers in the Republic of Ireland who received the prestigious award.

From crutches to triathlon

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

I was a county gymnast at 19 when my knee swelled up. I could only walk with crutches. Over the next 20 years I had six operations, took heavy painkillers, and was often bed-ridden with pain. After the sixth operation my consultant said, “No more operations, I’m referring you to the rheumatology clinic.”

Prescribed a cocktail of powerful anti-inflammatories, which, despite making me feel very unwell, brought down the swelling dramatically, meant I could dispense with crutches, though I was still in pain. I was told I would be taking anti-inflammatories for life, so I began to investigate natural alternatives.

Tips on advertising regulated products and services

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

Marketing and advertising are key areas for the majority of businesses all over the world, however, those businesses that are advertising products or services that are regulated face additional challenges. These products and services include those in industries such as gambling, medicinal products, financial services and food products.

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