Archive for April 2011

Minister supports creation of technological universities

Remarks by Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn at the TUI Annual Congress 2011, held in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, from 26-28 April.

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Talk-and-chalk model “nearing its sell-by date”

Remarks by Lord David Puttnam from his address to delegates at the ASTI Annual Conference 2011, held in Cork.

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ASTI is asking “fundamental questions” about its purpose

Remarks by ASTI General Secretary Pat King, from his address at the union’s Convention 2011 in Cork.

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Minister says road ahead “not simply about saving money”

Remarks by Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn at the ASTI Convention 2011 held in Silversprings Moran Hotel, Cork, from 26-28 April.

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Supreme Court challenge seen as test case

Louise O’Keeffe (46) is challenging a Supreme Court ruling from 2009 which stated that the DES was not liable for abuse she suffered in primary school.

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Time for Government “to make up its mind”

Remarks by TUI president Bernie Ruane at the union’s annual congress held this year in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, from 26-28 April.

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Fully funded doctoral scholarships available

NUI Maynooth is offering 12 new fully-funded doctoral teaching scholarships to begin in September 2011, with full fees covered and a stipend of €16,000.

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Review of Croke Park expected to show required savings

Remarks by TUI general secretary Peter MacMenamin, from his address to delegates gathered for the union’s Annual Congress 2011.

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Minister tells primary teachers “position is stark”

Remarks by Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn at the INTO Annual Congress 2011 held in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo, from April 25-27.

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UCC receives world ranking for probiotics research

University College Cork has been ranked second in the world for its research in the probiotics area by ratings agency Thomson Reuters Science Watch.

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One-off chance to truly represent interests of ALL citizens

The forum on patronage - and possible transfer of patronage - presents a once-off opportunity for government and patronage bodies to get it right…

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Ireland best in EU for number of graduates

A greater number of 30-34 year olds in Ireland have a third level qualification than anywhere else in the EU, according to an EU education report.

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Forum on patronage of primary schools opens

The Minister for Education has launched a forum on the future of Irish primary schools with the aim of facilitating greater pluralism in the governance of schools.

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ASTI Annual Conference to be held in Cork

More than 500 second-level teachers from all over the country will gather for the annual ASTI conference at Easter to discuss key education issues.

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Provost-elect favours student contribution

Referring to cap on staff as a ‘disaster’ and ‘over the top’, TCD provost-elect Prof Prendergast said it was imperative to consider a student contribution.

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An Gúm

Planning for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2011 with new
Puzzle Books, Boxsets and Bran Books

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Teen Etiquette Programme

The Finishing School offers courses that “prepare teenagers for adulthood” by showing them how to behave socially and maintain healthy relationships.

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Which schools are expanding and how much?

Irish Times today published a list of second level schools in the state with enrolment figures for each school in 2001 and 2010 and per cent change.

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School bullying can destroy lives

As a tribute to Phoebe, who died at just 15, her father wants to see every child given the right, under the constitution, to be educated free from bullying.

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‘Active Teaching of Shakespeare’ workshop

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed education workshop, conducted by Tracy Irish, will be presented for the first time in Ireland.

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