Maynooth University Library will celebrate Research Week and Open Access Week 2020 with a series of online talks on 19-20 Oct0ber 2020. Join Ciarán Quinn, Research Support Librarian at 10.30am on Tuesday 20 October for his talk, Publishing your research open access- the options. About this Event Publishing your research open access- the options Ciarán […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Friday, October 16th) announced a once-off COVID-19 contingency fund of €1.9m to support the delivery of access and support services to vulnerable students from target groups. The funding will assist access offices in HEIs to implement supports to meet the […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD have today announced a series of new measures as part of Budget 2021. The package includes: a €50 million fund to provide financial assistance to full time third level students […]
A programme supporting young autistic students entering third level education for the first time has received €50,000 in funding from Rethink Ireland, the state-funded body which supports innovative charities, social enterprises, and community organisation. The funding has been given to the Transition to Higher Education project developed by AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity, and is developing quality […]
The Irish Universities Association has published its 2021 budget submission to Government, which calls for a €538 funding package for universities. The submission, entitled Partners in the Recovery, underpins the key role that universities will have in enabling the national recovery. The IUA seeks a sustained investment programme from Government to enable the university sector to […]
As students start or return to colleges around the country, the Asthma Society of Ireland is appealing to young people to put extra protections in place to help manage their condition amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Starting college is a transition for any young person. Between moving home, meeting new people, and starting a new […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has welcomed the intensification of protective measures for third level sector in line with public health considerations. Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “The next two to three weeks represent a critical juncture. The Higher Education sector has put in place robust plans […]
The Irish Universities Association (IUA) have announced that due to rising Covid-19 numbers across the country, at the request of government, all Higher Education Institutes will now move to the enhanced public health protection measures applied in Dublin-based last week. While the safety of staff and students has always been a priority of the new […]
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is currently looking to recruit a student associate from each higher education institution (both USI affiliated and non-affiliated institutions) for the coming academic year, on a part-time paid basis, to be part […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has launched the Active* Consent Toolkit: Developing a Consent Strategy for your Higher Education Institution, produced by NUI Galway’s Active* Consent Programme. The Active* Consent Toolkit: offers guidance to Higher Education Institutions in developing an Action Plan on consent, sexual violence and […]
Galway-Mayo Institute Of Technology (GMIT) Mayo Innovation Hub will host an online event with WestBIC and Grant Thornton on Thursday 24 September (10am) focusing on R&D Tax Credits, Tax Efficiency & European Funding Opportunities for SMEs. Speakers include: James McMahon, Head of Research at Grant Thornton, who will speak about the efficiencies and tax benefits of […]
Join the StudentVolunteer.ie team on Tuesday, 22 September 1pm-1.30pm, for ‘Get Ready For A Lifetime Of Volunteering’, a showcase with student volunteers, members of the community and voluntary sector, along with staff in higher education for a discussion and tips on lifelong volunteering. Register for Get Ready For A Lifetime Of Volunteering here. We have […]
The Irish Universities Association have stated that universities in Dublin have agreed a set of enhanced measures in response to a request from government / NPHET to deal with the rising incidence of Covid-19 in the county. All universities already have detailed plans in place for the safe re-opening of campus over the next two […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, this week launched a new text-based mental health support which will be available to all returning and new third level students. Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) has partnered with 50808, a free, anonymous 24/7 text service, to provide the new mental […]
Calling all Student Innovators. Do you have an idea that changes student life? Or even the world? How would you use technology or innovation to drive positive change at university today and in the world tomorrow? Red Bull gives wings to student innovators to drive positive change through tech solutions. The best ideas will be invited to […]
The government today unveiled plans to develop a new national adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills strategy. On International Literacy Day, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced his plans to develop a new 10-year adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy strategy. The Minister will task SOLAS, […]
A pilot programme which aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the Information and Communications and Technology sector in Ireland at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has been given a donation of USD 300,000 from Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company. The project, the Saer Mentoring Programme, will assist 120 students in finding […]
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced that the 2020 postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will commence on Monday 16 November, subject to public health advice and engagement with stakeholders. Junior Cycle examinations for adult learners and early school leavers will also commence in November. The 2020 postponed Leaving Certificate examinations will be scheduled for […]
A comprehensive evaluation of the response of higher education and further education and training institutions to the COVID-19 crisis is now available. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the quality regulator for further and higher education and training in Ireland, has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of the response of higher education and further education and training […]
To ensure access for schools, on a value for money basis, to a secure supply chain for any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Consumables and Equipment associated with COVID-19 Response Plans, the department is in the final stages of establishing a drawdown framework of suppliers of such products, under an emergency procedure. It is expected that […]
