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Sort by Wienerberger pilots Trades of Tomorrow programme to open construction careers for care-experienced young people
UK and Ireland building materials company Wienerberger has launched a construction careers programme targeting care-experienced young people. The Trades of Tomorrow pilot addresses long-term skills shortages through hands-on training and industry partnerships
Why Ireland’s International Student Surge Demands Strategic Action, Not Just Celebration
Ireland’s higher education sector has recorded a fourth consecutive year of international enrolment growth, with Indian students now its largest cohort. Irish institutions must convert this structural competitive advantage into durable market leadership.
Dr Mary Kelly joins judging panel for Education Awards 2026
Dr Mary Kelly, President of Hibernia College, brings to the Education Awards 2026 judging panel a career that began in primary school classrooms in Ireland and abroad and has since reached the executive leadership of one of the country's most distinctive higher education institutions. The Education Awards 2026 ceremony takes place on 16 April at the Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath.
Coursera renews Kazakhstan partnership to embed AI and digital skills across university system
US-based online learning platform Coursera has renewed its national partnership with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The agreement expands for-credit AI and digital skills training across 95 universities, reaching more than 235,000 students.
Ellucian appoints Josh Rice as Chief Commercial Officer to drive higher education SaaS growth
US-based higher education technology company Ellucian has appointed Josh Rice as Chief Commercial Officer to lead global commercial operations. The hire supports the company's push to scale SaaS and AI platform adoption across higher education institutions.
EdenFiftyOne builds 51-skill literacy framework to address systemic gaps in English education
UK edtech platform EdenFiftyOne has mapped English literacy into 51 defined skills to address systemic gaps in secondary school teaching. The framework gives teachers and students a structured, visible progression model for foundational literacy development.
Michael Bower appointed director of The Open University in Ireland to lead access and skills agenda
The Open University has appointed Michael Bower as Principal and Director for Ireland, succeeding John D'Arcy after 15 years. Bower brings over a decade of leadership experience within the organisation across both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Canva launches Irish ambassador programme to advance digital skills in small business communities
Australian design platform Canva has launched an ambassador programme in Ireland targeting small business owners, creators and educators. The initiative formalises community-led digital skills training and design literacy development across local business networks.
What Ireland’s Education Policy Diagnosis Means for Businesses, Providers and EdTech
A landmark peer-reviewed study in Irish Educational Studies identifies three structural barriers constraining Ireland’s education system. Businesses, education providers, and EdTech companies that understand and engage with these constraints will shape Ireland’s education future.
Professor Colette Henry joins judging panel for Education Awards 2026
Professor Colette Henry, Head of Department of Business Studies at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), has been named as a member of the judging panel for the Education Awards 2026, bringing a research career defined by entrepreneurship, gender equity, and the policy frameworks that shape participation in education and enterprise. Entries before the panel will benefit from a judging perspective that is simultaneously evidence-driven and policy-literate — attentive to what interventions actually shift outcomes for learners and entrepreneurs, and for whom.
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