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Mayo College of Further Education and Training wins Best Further Education Provider at the Education Awards 2026

Casting back to the Education Awards 2026, Mayo College of Further Education and Training took home the Best Further Education Provider award, recognised earlier this year for an ambitious, access-driven approach spanning 5,000 learners, over 150 Erasmus placements, 8,000 hours of community volunteering, and strong partnerships with higher education and industry across County Mayo and beyond. The win sets a compelling benchmark for further education excellence in Ireland, raising the standard of regional impact, inclusive access, and internationalisation that providers will look to match when the 2027 awards cycle opens.

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National Learning Network wins Excellence in Sustainability at the Education Awards 2026

Looking back at the Education Awards 2026, the National Learning Network took home the Excellence in Sustainability award, recognised for a whole-system sustainability programme underpinned by strong governance, a clear Climate Action Roadmap, over 70 sustainability champions, and robust public funding partnerships that have driven measurable emissions reductions across energy, transport, and procurement. The win sets a strong benchmark for sustainability practice in Irish education, demonstrating that the most impactful initiatives are those that integrate environmental responsibility with social inclusion and embed a culture of sustainability at every level of the organisation.

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MTU Access Service wins Career Impact Strategy – Employability, Access & Skills Development at the Education Awards 2026

MTU Access Service claimed the Career Impact Strategy – Employability, Access & Skills Development award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for Ready Steady Work, an inclusive employability programme that combines employer partnerships, paid supported internships, and retiree mentoring to create equitable, sustainable career pathways for students supported by the Disability Support Service. The win sets a strong benchmark for inclusive employability practice across Ireland's higher education sector, demonstrating the standard of targeted student engagement, structured programme design, and measurable long-term career impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to deliver.

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Mary Immaculate College wins International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026

The International Office of Mary Immaculate College bagged the International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for a coordinated, inclusive approach to global engagement spanning partnerships, mobility, recruitment, funding, and student support that delivered measurable impact for students and the wider education community. The win sets a strong benchmark for international engagement practice across Ireland's higher education sector, demonstrating the standard of strategic coordination, outreach excellence, and evidenced impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.

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