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Getting ready for an uncertain future: Why Ireland must invest in its universities
Ireland’s economy and society are facing into a decade of profound change, shaped by digitalisation, decarbonisation, deglobalisation and demographics. Ensuring Ireland emerges as a cutting-edge economy and resilient society depends on our continuing to enjoy the benefits of a well-educated workforce and wider population. Ireland’s seven research-intensive universities thus have a central role to play...
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Educators are the real influencers
While influencers shape online trends, educators hold lasting influence by building trust, shaping values and creating safer learning environments for students. While we worry about the impact of social media influencers on young people’s beliefs, their one-sided reach cannot match the people who our youth know and trust in real life. Where real influence begins...
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Sustainability in education and research
An Irish company that offers digital services to the education and research sector shares how it’s staying committed to its sustainability goals amid a rapidly changing landscape. As Asiera (formerly known as HEAnet and EduCampus) evolves to meet the needs of a rapidly changing education and research landscape, sustainability must remain central to how we...
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Free online tool helps Irish learners navigate the learning landscape
Ireland’s learning landscape is hugely varied — but all that choice can be confusing. An online database can help course-seekers find the educational path that’s right for them. Irish learners have a variety of educational options. This includes courses at Higher Education Institutions, part-time or full-time further education programmes, apprenticeships, upskilling and training opportunities, return...
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Putting research at the heart of educational policy and practice
Why evidence-informed research matters to help all students thrive. “Our mission is to expand opportunities for every student to ensure all learners can thrive,” says Professor Ann Devitt, Head of School, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin. “Every learner deserves a quality, equitable educational experience,” says Professor Devitt, “but these experiences are not always equal.”...
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Every community has creators, thinkers and builders. Not every classroom is ready for them
Improving equity in digital skills education A year ago, most of them had never heard of a fuel cell. This April, a team from Cherry Orchard Youth Service in Ballyfermot won Ireland’s first ever Hydrogen Grand Prix and secured their place at the world final in Switzerland. Meanwhile, in Mullingar, Transition Year students from Loreto...
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Diversifying primary teaching through tertiary pathways
New Tertiary pathway will diversify future primary teaching pipeline through an innovative foundation year linking FET and higher education. Ireland’s goal to attract high-quality candidates from a diversity of backgrounds to the teaching profession is recognised in national policy on long-term workforce sustainability. New tertiary route into primary teaching Traditional routes into Initial Teacher Education...
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Why schools must prioritise digital skills
Ireland’s youth face a fundamental inequity: access to the digital technology essential for their education and future success. The Government must urgently invest in providing digital devices to all students, ensuring every child, regardless of background, is equipped for a world where digital literacy is no longer optional, but essential. Investing in digital devices promotes...
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Embracing AI in senior cycle redevelopment
Ireland’s redeveloped senior cycle represents a fundamental shift in how we prepare students for an increasingly complex, technology-driven world. At the heart of this transformation is the additional assessment component (AAC), which moves beyond traditional written examinations to embrace more authentic, skills-based evaluation methods. Senior cycle redevelopment in an AI era The introduction of AACs...
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How engaging with enterprise benefits students, universities and the region
Universities that manage enterprise engagement in an integrated way have more effective collaborations and deliver for all stakeholders. Education doesn’t just happen in the standard university environment. Universities that collaborate with enterprise partners for graduate formation ensure broader student outcomes. While students benefit, it also strengthens talent pipelines, which is a win for the regions,...