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Your school is invited to participate 28 May 2013 | 02:35 pm
This innovative Transition Year programme teaches students to teach adults, in free one-to-one lessons, how to use their mobile phone.
SFI agrees partnership with US funding agency 27 May 2013 | 09:01 pm
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has announced details of a partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the United States.
ASTI and TUI clarify their position on ‘Haddington Road’ 24 May 2013 | 12:38 pm
Responding to media reports, ASTI and TUI issued a statement on May 24 setting out the position of the two unions on Haddington Road Agreement.
Vacancy for Webwise Education Officer 19 May 2013 | 06:55 pm
The Dublin West Education Centre is inviting applications (by Wednesday 22nd May) for the temporary position of Webwise Education Officer.
Exporting Newman’s Idea of a University to China 19 May 2013 | 06:50 pm
'The Idea of a University', first delivered in 1852 by the great 19th Century educationalist and founder of UCD John Henry Newman, is today a world classic.
Teacher unions accept LRC invitation to further talks 19 May 2013 | 06:47 pm
Three of the four teacher unions - INTO, TUI and ASTI - have accepted invitation of Labour Relations Commission to attend new talks this week.
‘Building blocks’ for second free preschool year 19 May 2013 | 04:45 pm
A nationwide consultation process regarding a second free preschool year, led by Early Childhood Ireland, kicked off in Dublin on May 15.
Applications invited for upskilling maths course 19 May 2013 | 03:59 pm
A programme aimed at upskilling ‘out-of-field’ maths teachers at post-primary level is receiving up to €2m in funding from the Irish Government.
Call for panel system of entry to 2nd level teaching 19 May 2013 | 03:02 pm
Job insecurity for recently qualified teachers is having a negative impact on the quality of Ireland's education service, according to Pat King, ASTI.
Preservation and Conservation: What’s That? 16 May 2013 | 05:55 pm
Providing a link between sciences and humanities, this exhibition in Trinity College Library looks at the fascinating activities of Preservation & Conservation.
