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Author: Safety4Sea

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has launched a new training ship for Japan’s National Institute of Technology, Toyama College. The vessel is designed to strengthen maritime education and research while serving as a disaster response platform.

Author: Google

Google is expanding its AI education footprint through partnerships with Miami-Dade Public Schools and Miami Dade College. The collaboration focuses on workforce readiness, faculty training, and the rollout of AI-powered learning platforms across the education sector.

Author: Wexford Weekly

Coding Ireland, a Gorey-based education technology company, is transforming how digital skills are taught nationwide. Its browser-based platform now supports one in three Irish schools, equipping teachers and students with coding, robotics, and AI learning tools.

Author: Business Eye

Queen’s University Belfast and Belfast Metropolitan College have renewed their education partnership to expand student pathways and regional skills development. The collaboration focuses on access, employability, and cross-institutional innovation in Northern Ireland’s tertiary education sector.

Author: Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) has unveiled a €10 million initiative designed to address regional skills shortages and align training with the changing needs of employers across Northern Ireland and the Republic’s border counties.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Education is evolving into a more connected, inclusive and technologically advanced ecosystem. Across regions and disciplines, institutions are embracing new models that prepare learners for a dynamic, knowledge-driven world. This edition examines how innovation, partnership and recognition are shaping the next stage of intellectual growth. Our feature story, Entries Now Open for The Education Awards 2026, highlights the pursuit of excellence across the academic community. The awards celebrate those setting new standards in teaching, research and student engagement, reinforcing the sector’s commitment to continual improvement. Dundalk IT strengthens cross-border workforce development through €10 million education project, the value of regional collaboration comes sharply into focus. The initiative demonstrates how shared investment in skills and infrastructure can strengthen economies and expand access to opportunity. Google advances AI-driven learning through Miami education partnerships brings a global and technological perspective. The project illustrates how data and digital tools are enhancing personalisation, inclusion and scale in education delivery. These developments underscore a defining moment for the sector. Intellectual growth now extends beyond classrooms and campuses, becoming a collective enterprise that unites innovation, ambition and purpose.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Entries for the Education Awards 2026 are now open, welcoming submissions from Ireland’s most innovative educators, teams, and institutions shaping the future of learning. Submissions officially opened on 14 October 2025.

Author: Silicon Republic

Irish edtech firm Wriggle Learning is expanding its footprint with 90 new roles and ambitious plans to reach €50 million in annual revenue by 2027. The company’s growth aligns with Ireland’s digital education reform, underscoring the fast-evolving relationship between technology and classroom innovation.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Education is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technology, policy reform, and targeted investment. The stories featured in this edition highlight the dynamic forces reshaping learning and skill development across Europe and beyond. Celebrate Excellence in Education – Watch the Highlights showcases the achievements of institutions and educators who are setting new standards in student engagement and professional development. These successes underscore the value of recognising excellence as a catalyst for innovation across the sector. Wriggle Learning expands workforce as Irish digital education reforms accelerate illustrates how national policy changes are creating opportunities for digital education providers to scale, enhance teaching practices, and prepare students for a technology-driven economy. Meanwhile, Finanz secures funding to expand financial education across Europe demonstrates the growing demand for accessible financial literacy, highlighting the intersection of education, technology, and societal empowerment. Taken together, these articles reveal a sector that is increasingly agile, responsive, and impactful. They emphasise the role of strategic investment, innovative delivery models, and visionary leadership in equipping learners with skills that matter. Dive into the full edition to understand how education is evolving to meet contemporary challenges and opportunities.

Author: Irish Independent

Carlow Institute has been designated a College of Further Education and Training, marking a major step in Ireland’s reform of post-school education. The move strengthens access to skills-based learning and aligns with the national plan to modernise training pathways.