One-to-one tutoring, the future of education

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Amber Murphy, an excellent student in most subjects, was struggling with her fourth year maths last year. “I didn't have a clue,” she recalled. Her mother, Valerie, sought extra instruction for her daughter, not from her school, but from the local tutor doctor. More and more parents are following Mrs Murphy's lead and buying supplemental education from quality-controlled tutors. “There is more concern about education than ever before and more parents are paying attention to their children's learning problems,” said Carmel O’Brien, education consultant with Tutor Doctor, “so it is important that this form of supplemental education is managed and structured in a way that parents, students, and teachers can have full confidence in the service.”

Launch of social issues education website for young people

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Eamon Gilmore, Labour Party leader, on behalf of The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice, has this week launched a new online education initiative designed to engage young people in some of the critical social issues facing Ireland today, such as human rights, poverty, inequality, homelessness and crime.

Call for third level students to turn trash to cash

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Rethink, remake, recycle, has announced details of this year’s Trash to Cash competition aimed at third level students to design a product or service using recyclables as the raw material. A Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government initiative, the rx3 Trash to Cash organisers want to hear from students from around the country and across all disciplines currently attending universities, institutes of technology, and any other third level course providers in the Republic of Ireland. There is an overall prize-fund of €3k that will be allocated to first, second, and third place winners.

NUI Galway to host mature student drop in day

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

NUI Galway will host a drop-in-day for mature students on Thursday January 27 in AM205, the Arts Millennium Building in the university. The event is open to anyone who would like information on the mature student application process from 10am until 4pm.

Vote now to bring Doodle 4 Google title to Mayo

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Two Mayo students have been named as finalists in the Doodle 4 Google art competition and are now among the 60 Irish students in with a chance of winning the national Doodle 4 Google title. Everyone in Mayo is now being urged to visit www.google.ie/doodle4google and vote for Shona Farragher and Seren O'Toole to bring the title to Mayo.

Irvine Training for languages, business and driving

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Why not set yourself a new challenge this year and learn a new skill, be it to increase your job chances or to simply fulfil a dream to converse in a different language or learn how to use a computer.

Are you letting stress affect your weight?

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

You may have noticed a link between being stressed and your weight. When you are rushing around and feeling stressed you may also be doing one of several things such as; missing meals, reaching for sugary snacks when your energy is low, consuming more caffeine, abandoning exercise because you feel too tired or too busy, or not getting enough sleep, which in turn are leading you to gain weight.

Hypnosis can assist students in exams

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Many students who do not necessarily excel throughout the academic year suddenly seem to do well once it comes to exam time. At the same time, many exemplary students freeze when placed in an exam situation even though they would have no problem at all with the tasks set in a different environment.

Tai chi for health and vitality — free demonstration

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Tai chi for health
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Diesel spills — let's cap them

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Diesel and oil spills on Mayo’s roads cause an unacceptable hazard to motorists and motorcyclists, according to Mayo’s road safety officer Noel Gibbons.

Farm safety is imperative — Ring

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Fine Gael spokesperson on Social Protection, Deputy Michael Ring, was alarmed to learn that there were 25 deaths on Irish farms in 2010. In 2009, there were 11 deaths on Irish farms.

Safety audit needs to be carried out on roads

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

With the NRA warning that large numbers of roads are not safe for users, Fine Gael Mayo Deputy Michael Ring has said every road in the country should be audited for safety.

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