Remarks from a letter to the Irish Times by Brendan Broderick, President ASTI, on the subject of inspection and performance in secondary schools.

DIT, IT Blanchardstown and IT Tallaght are jointly seeking redesignation as a new-style institution to be named the Technological University of Dublin.

Students, scholars and professionals wishing to apply for Fulbright scholarships in 2012-2013 must have applications in by midday Nov 18.

Dr Jim Browne extended warmest congratulations to President-elect Michael D. Higgins, who has been associated with NUI Galway for almost 50 years.

Minister Ruairi Quinn is concerned that millions of EU money, provided to retrain redundant construction workers, may have to be returned unspent.

As part of TCD Mental Health Week, students from across Dublin gathered at the university on October 26 in an effort to reduce mental health stigma.

Minister Ruairi Quinn has deferred until 2017 the implementation of a plan to limit the number of subjects taken by students sitting the Junior Certificate.

Dr Tony Hall reflects on the enduring legacy of Steve Jobs - the da Vinci of the Digital Age - and the rich potential of technology for learning and teaching.

Remarks from address by NAPD President Patricia O’Brien at the group’s Annual Conference 2011 in The Malton Hotel, Killarney, on October 20.

A 1-year intensive course exclusively for graduates seeking a grade C3 or higher in Leaving Cert Honours Irish is now available in north Co Dublin.

The one-day conference will bring together key international thinkers and actors who have transformed disability policy and service provision.

Science Week is a collaboration of events run by colleges, schools, libraries, teachers, students and co-ordinated by Discover Science and Engineering.

In an effort to keep costs down for parents, educational publishers have committed to “substantial discounts” for schools running rental schemes.

The new degree will prepare graduates for education-related careers and will also provide an excellent foundation for progression to primary teaching.

Minister Ruairi Quinn has mooted the idea of offering homes owned by NAMA to entice overseas scholars, in lieu of paying them inflated salaries.

Data published by UNESCO, to mark World Teachers’ Day, reveals that the world will need at least 2 million more teachers between now and 2015.

The Forum heard from experts that tendencies towards violence and antisocial behaviour are often implanted in a person’s constitution by age 3.

‘Cuireadh Chun Cainte’ is a practical guide aimed at helping students and teachers to prepare for the new Leaving Cert Irish Oral starting in June 2012.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has indicated that philanthropic donations from wealthy individuals will become a key part of third-level funding in Ireland.

A report by the Royal Irish Academy says resources must be provided urgently for language education to enable Ireland to compete internationally.