NERI report finds serious shortfall in education spending

NERI report finds serious shortfall in education spending

NERI – the Nevin Economic Research Institute – says that Ireland spends too little on education and infrastructure as well as research and development. NERI’s report looks at Ireland’s per person spending in key areas and compared this to similar countries. These include European countries, as well as the USA and Japan. The report found that […]

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University of Limerick accepts 17 asylum seekers on to programme

University of Limerick accepts 17 asylum seekers on to programme

The University of Limerick has accepted 17 asylum seekers, on to their Place of Sanctuary scholarship programme. The new students include Donnah Vuma, a mother of three. Ms Vuma, 31, has been living in direct provision. She described winning the scholarship as a “life-changing.” The UL scholarship programme begins in September. It includes a course-fee […]

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Which Course Virtual Week: Ireland’s first online education fair

Which Course Virtual Week: Ireland’s first online education fair

It’s fair to say that Which Course Virtual Week is a first for Ireland. Online education events have grown in popularity across the United States and Asia, and they are catching on across the rest of the world. Beth Rees of Careers Unlimited explains the how and why of Which Course Virtual Week. What’s the […]

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New Course from NUI Galway: Diploma in Marketing (Online)

New Course from NUI Galway: Diploma in Marketing (Online)

NUI Galway has announced a new part-time Diploma in Marketing, which is delivered fully online. Online learning offers a flexible mode of delivery which allows students to study at times that suit their schedule, from any location as long as they have internet access. This course is aimed at anyone seeking a marketing qualification to develop […]

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