Education

Adding value to qualifications

Established in 2012, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in…

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Learning to change: the Leaving Cert reviewed

Mounting scrutiny of the enduring Leaving Certificate examinations have given rise to criticisms around their perceived failure to engage less…

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Opening up access to higher education

For 50 years, The Open University has been opening up access to education, regardless of background, geography or circumstance, writes…

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Steep learning curve: Education Minister Joe McHugh TD

A qualified post-primary teacher, Minister Joe McHugh TD has assumed responsibility for the Education and Skills portfolio. The Deputy for…

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Bilingualism post-Brexit

The UK’s departure from the EU has led to a shift in the hierarchy of European language, with Ireland now…

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Leading the way in enterprise-led skills development

Paul Healy, Chief Executive of Skillnet Ireland discusses how an enterprise-led approach to skills development and investing in workforce planning…

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Learning for the future: Technological University Dublin

Ireland is set to see the establishment of its first technological university following a merger of IT Tallaght, IT Blanchardstown…

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Consent: changing campus culture

The concept of sexual consent has received significant attention in recent years, thanks to a series of public and university-led…

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Education investment

Outlined in the Action Plan for Education, the Department of Education and Skills’ ambition to make Irish education Europe’s best…

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University challenge

Preparing graduates for complex professional roles in a changing technological world is an increasingly significant challenge for higher education institutions.…

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