Johnson & Johnson expands WiSTEM2D programme to Atlantic Technological University

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Johnson & Johnson today announces the expansion of its WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing, and Design) programme to include Atlantic Technological University. This initiative underlines Johnson & Johnson’s ongoing commitment to nurturing female talent in STEM2D fields, by supporting and empowering women at pivotal stages in their educational and professional journeys. Research…

Talented learners in the Southwest in running for Apprentice of the Year 2024 Awards

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The National Apprenticeship Office, today, Thursday, 12th September 2024 are showcasing the stories of some of Ireland’s 400 outstanding apprentices nominated for a Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year Awards’ 2024, with apprentices hailing from Cork, Kerry and the Southwest region in the running to win the national title. Nominations for the 2024 Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year…

Minister O’Donovan calls on public to embrace opportunities to engage with learning throughout their lives

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today welcomed a report which shows a substantial increase in the numbers of people engaged in lifelong learning in the final quarter of last year. The findings, published in a report compiled by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU)…

Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces funding of €500,000 to provide free period products for students

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD today announced funding of €500,000 to provide free period products for students. The funding of €250,000 to ETBs and €250,000 to publicly-funded Higher Education Institutions aims to deliver free and sustainable period products for students as part of a Government commitment under…

MTU’s Strategic Win: Securing €1.2 Million Funding for Knowledge Transfer from Enterprise Ireland

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Munster Technological University has secured €1.2 million funding for knowledge transfer from Enterprise Ireland’s KT Boost programme, marking a key milestone for the University in driving socio-economic growth through research commercialisation and collaboration with enterprise. The KT Boost Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland…

Essential Omega-3’s By Supplements Made Simple Support Health, Wellbeing, And Focus Ahead Of Exam Season

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Dr. Doireann O’Leary, the founder of the evidence-based range Supplements Made Simple, cites Omega-3 Fatty Acids as being one of the most recommended supplements across a wide range of medical disciplines – including cardiology, rheumatology, geriatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and dermatology. This is because Omega-3 fatty acids consist of three essential nutrients that contribute to our…

Minister Foley announces €79 million in funding for primary, post-primary and special schools

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Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced €79 million in funding to support digital learning in schools and minor building works. €50 million in grant funding for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will issue shortly to all recognised primary and post-primary schools, while a separate €29 million in minor works funding is being…

Munster Technological University Welcomes the Launch of the ALTITUDE Charter

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Munster Technological University welcomes the launch of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education. ALTITUDE focuses on widening inclusion in tertiary education, marking the start of a national conversation about how the sector can more strategically embed a universal design (UD) approach. Funded by the HEA under PATH 4, the ALTITUDE Project…

First group graduate from the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship

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The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, a three-year programme leading to a nationally recognised QQI Level 6 Qualification in Hairdressing, was launched in 2022 to open doors to a hairdressing career with many exciting and varied opportunities including self-employment, film and media work and international travel – and its first set of apprentices showcased all the skills…