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Author: BusinessWire

Fitch Learning, a US-based financial education provider, has acquired Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute. The deal expands its global reach, delivering training and certifications to over 92,000 finance professionals across 148 countries.

Author: Garage Wire

Kwik Fit has launched its first Northern Irish apprenticeship programme in 20 years, establishing a bespoke training facility in Mallusk. The initiative offers structured technical and managerial learning, strengthening local workforce development across the automotive sector.

Author: The Irish News

Topglass, in partnership with main contractor Heron Bros, has completed its largest aluminium project at Northern Regional College Ballymena. The landmark educational development demonstrates advanced façade solutions and scalable expertise for Northern Ireland’s education sector.

Author: Business Plus

MESO, the Trinity College Dublin EdTech spin-out, has received €500,000 from Enterprise Ireland to expand its AI-driven curriculum planning platform. The funding enables deployment across Irish schools and internationally, offering automated planning and personalised learning support.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Education is evolving at pace, with institutions and companies redefining how knowledge is created, shared, and applied. This edition highlights initiatives that illustrate the breadth and ambition of current developments. Looking back to earlier this year, ‘UCC Wins Best Masters Programme – Science, Technology, and Built Environment at Education Awards 2025’ showcases a curriculum that integrates challenge-based learning and EU-wide collaboration, setting a benchmark for innovative master’s programmes as attention turns to the 2026 awards. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s continued commitment to AI education, as detailed in ‘Microsoft invests further in AI education as it celebrates 40 years in Ireland’, demonstrates how technology firms are shaping skills development and future-proofing talent pipelines in Ireland. In addition, ‘Tetr raises $18 million to expand global experiential business education’ exemplifies how experiential learning across multiple countries fosters entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on business competence. These stories reveal a common thread: the fusion of practical experience, global perspective, and innovation in pedagogy, providing graduates with the tools to influence their fields and drive societal progress. Explore the full articles and see how these programmes are shaping education for tomorrow.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Earlier this year, UCC won Best Masters Programme – Science, Technology, and Built Environment at the 2025 Education Awards. Their achievement now sets a benchmark for the 2026 awards, guiding expectations for programmes that demonstrate innovation and real-world impact.

Author: YourStory.com

Indian edtech firm upGrad has appointed Amitabh Kant to its board to strengthen its skilling and education services. The move supports potential acquisitions, including Unacademy and BYJU’S assets, and positions upGrad for a possible public listing.

Author: Gulf News

Tetr College of Business, a global education provider, has raised $18 million (€15.5m) to expand its experiential business programmes. Its innovative model spans Dubai, Europe, and the United States, combining academic rigor with hands-on learning.

Author: Consultancy.uk

Young Enterprise NI, Northern Ireland’s leading enterprise education charity, partnered with Lancia Consult to assess its technology and data systems. The engagement provided a clear roadmap to strengthen digital infrastructure and support future enterprise education initiatives.

Author: Insider Media

BT has launched a Future Technology Research and Innovation programme in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in partnership with Ulster University. The initiative will create 60 jobs and focus on AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and advanced digital skills.