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Bright futures
Author: April Lara
Across Ireland, we’re seeing a powerful shift—where traditional boundaries blur and opportunity is unlocked not just through institutions, but through smart partnerships, regional investment and targeted skills development.
AI cuts deep into graduate hiring trends
Author: RTE News
A growing reliance on AI is reshaping the talent pipeline, with major accountancy and finance firms scaling back on graduate hires.
Local training initiatives helping Irish businesses upskill and stay competitive
Author: Irish Times
Over 100,000 upskilling opportunities have been delivered to Irish businesses since 2018 through Skills to Advance, a national initiative by SOLAS.
Collaboration between industry and academia key to Northern Ireland’s economic growth
Author: MSN
With over 5,000 additional skilled workers needed annually to grow the Northern Ireland economy, experts say deeper collaboration between business, academia and government is essential to future-proof priority sectors and boost productivity.
Santander invests $25 million to future-proof skills and unlock access to education
Author: Morningstar
Santander US has committed $25 million to advancing education, employability and entrepreneurship — a move aimed squarely at bridging the skills gap in an increasingly fast-changing job market.
SETU construction begins with major boost for Waterford and Carlow
Author: Waterford News
After years of delays, construction is finally underway on two long-promised university buildings for South East Technological University — a move that signals renewed momentum in Ireland’s regional education infrastructure.
Ireland’s English language sector hits record highs amid shifting global trends
Author: The Pie News
Ireland’s English Language Education (ELE) sector welcomed a record 128,761 international students in 2024, contributing €792 million to the economy — all while navigating shorter stays, rising operational costs, and stiffening international competition.
Rethinking education
Author: April Lara
All these stories ask one thing: what future are we really building through education?
AI integration must reshape education strategy
Author: Irish Times
Ireland’s National Skills Council is calling for AI to become a core part of the education system, not just an add-on.
Rising teacher costs strain Northern Ireland schools
Author: Belfast Telegraph
Substitute teacher costs in Northern Ireland surged past £112 million this year, even as sickness-related absences fell and more teachers entered the system.


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