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Positive Response Training certifies 1,000th trainer in milestone for UK health and social care education
Cornwall-based Positive Response Training and Consultancy has certified its 1,000th trainer through its train-the-trainer programme serving health, education and social care settings. The milestone coincides with the firm's renewed Bild ACT certification for behaviour management training.
New Jersey launches library-based AI literacy network to deliver workforce and community skills programmes
The New Jersey AI Hub, LibraryLinkNJ and the New Jersey State Library have launched a statewide AI literacy initiative using public libraries to deliver workforce and community skills programmes. The first phase covers five library systems across three programme strands targeting residents, jobseekers and small business owners.
Armenia prepares 50,000 free ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions for education and research communities
Armenia is preparing to distribute approximately 50,000 free ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions across its education, engineering and research communities. The rollout is being developed through a partnership between Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, OpenAI and Firebird.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland wins Best Education Outreach Award – Community & Public Engagement at the Education Awards 2026
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland took home the Best Education Outreach Award – Community & Public Engagement at the Education Awards 2026, recognised earlier this year for Creating a Dementia Inclusive Generation, a blended learning and peer education programme that has reached over 12,000 students since 2021, achieved NCCA accreditation, and embedded dementia awareness and advocacy across Irish schools nationwide. The win sets a compelling benchmark for community-focused education outreach in Ireland, demonstrating the standard of national relevance, pedagogical innovation, and measurable social impact that entrants in the category for the 2027 awards will be expected to deliver.
Ireland's ICT Grant Funding Certainty Puts Digital Learning Ambitions to the Test
Ireland's Department of Education has confirmed 35 million euro in ICT funding for schools issuing January 2026 under a newly standardised payment calendar. This commentary asks whether predictable funding can finally deliver lasting digital learning outcomes.
Certified Irish Angus wins Best Student Experience Award at the Education Awards 2026
Looking back at one of the notable wins from this year's programme, Certified Irish Angus took home the Best Student Experience Award at the Education Awards 2026, recently recognised for a schools competition that immerses second-level students in Ireland's agri-food sector through calf rearing, formal interviews, a national finals event at Croke Park, and learning experiences at home and abroad, serving both urban and rural students with equal accessibility. The win sets a strong benchmark for student experience design in Irish education, demonstrating the standard of vocational relevance, inclusive access, and experiential enrichment that entrants in the category for the 2027 awards will be expected to deliver.
Google and Bank of Ireland offer 10,000 free AI professional certificates to Irish small businesses
Google and Bank of Ireland have launched a partnership making up to 10,000 licences for the Google AI Professional Certificate available to Irish SMEs at no cost. New research shows 80% of Irish SME owners view AI positively but only 37% are using it regularly across their operations.
University of Warwick named first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in Motorsport Valley partnership
The University of Warwick has been named the first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in Motorsport Valley, in partnership with STEM Racing, mining company Maaden and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. The open-access engineering hub will serve neighbouring schools from the upcoming academic year.
GEMS School of Research and Innovation launches Motorsport Academy in Dubai with Formula One ambassador
Dubai-based GEMS School of Research and Innovation has launched a Motorsport Academy combining eSports, professional simulation, STEM education and real-world karting experience. Former Formula One driver Robert Doornbos has joined as Ambassador for the programme, scheduled to open in September 2026.
Melco SME Academy partners with The Mekong Club to deliver modern slavery and sustainability training in Macau
Macau-based entertainment company Melco hosted an SME Academy training session at Studio City in partnership with anti-modern slavery non-profit The Mekong Club. The session drew more than 60 participants from 44 local SMEs across human rights, modern slavery and sustainable supply chain topics.
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