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Education Strategy

Author: Archie Villaflores

This edition examines key developments shaping the education sector in Ireland and the UK. Mayo College of FET wins Best Further Education Provider at The Education Awards 2025, recognising its focus on teaching quality, student support, and preparing learners for future careers. The award highlights the impact of consistent performance and structured programmes in further education. Kahoot! appoints Growth Director to expand UK and Ireland education partnerships reflects the company’s strategy to strengthen collaboration with schools and enterprises. The new leadership role supports scaling interactive learning tools and building partnerships that enhance classroom engagement and institutional adoption of digital learning platforms. Panorama Education strengthens leadership as it scales AI in schools shows the integration of artificial intelligence in K–12 education. By combining data on academics, behaviour, attendance, and well-being, the company provides actionable insights to support educators and school administrators in monitoring and improving student outcomes across multiple institutions. These stories illustrate how recognition, leadership changes, and technology adoption are influencing education delivery. They demonstrate the alignment of institutional strategy with innovation to improve operational efficiency and learning results across Ireland and the UK. Discover how colleges and EdTech companies are driving measurable improvements across education systems.

Mayo College of FET wins Best Further Education Provider at The Education Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back at the benchmark set by this year’s winners, Mayo College of FET has been named Best Further Education Provider at The Education Awards 2025, recognising the college’s innovative approach, community engagement, and global ambition.

Academic Pulse

Author: Archie Villaflores

Education in Ireland is evolving at pace, guided by institutions that see innovation not as an option but a responsibility. This edition of Academic Pulse examines how collaboration and investment are reshaping how people learn, teach, and connect knowledge with practice. Gaelchultúr Named Best Language School at The Education Awards 2025, we see recognition for an institution that continues to redefine modern Irish-language education through technology, accessibility, and community-led learning. Its success signals a broader trend towards cultural sustainability embedded in educational excellence. TUS leads launch of Ireland’s first all-island accounting apprenticeship highlights a national milestone that merges academic rigour with industry relevance. By integrating data analytics, AI, and sustainability into finance education, the programme sets a model for future-ready skills development. Meanwhile, NIIT USA invests in StackRoute Learning to enhance corporate education reflects the growing role of private-sector innovation in workforce transformation. Strategic investment in learning design and technology points to a global demand for adaptable, lifelong learning pathways. These stories reveal a sector that is not only responding to change but actively steering it—where education is less a system and more a catalyst for sustainable progress.

Gaelchultúr Named Best Language School at The Education Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Gaelchultúr has been named Best Language School at The Education Awards 2025, recognising its exceptional leadership in Irish language education and its innovative approach to teaching and cultural preservation.

Ambow Education strengthens HybriU platform through partnership with Bamboo Technology

Author: Global Newswire

Ambow Education, a US-based provider of AI-powered education solutions, has partnered with Singapore’s Bamboo System Technology to integrate learning platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance AI-driven education tools and expand commercial reach.

NIIT USA invests in StackRoute Learning to enhance corporate education

Author: ScanX

NIIT USA has committed $13 million (€12.1 million) to StackRoute Learning, a US-based managed learning services provider. The investment will expand corporate learning offerings in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science for higher education clients.

Irish universities deliver MicroCreds to address evolving skills needs

Author: University World News

Ireland’s MicroCreds initiative is expanding flexible learning through targeted, short courses across universities. The programme addresses skills gaps and supports lifelong learning in areas such as AI, finance, cybersecurity, and ESG.

Dundalk Institute of Technology expands cross-border education and skills collaboration

Author: Ireland Live

Dundalk Institute of Technology has launched the SECBA project, supported by PEACEPLUS. The initiative addresses regional skills gaps while strengthening cross-border collaboration between higher education, further education, and industry across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

TUS leads launch of Ireland’s first all-island accounting apprenticeship

Author: Independent Westmeath

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has spearheaded Ireland’s first all-island Accounting Technologist Apprenticeship. It combines study and industry experience to build skills in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance.

Mitsubishi develops advanced training ship to boost maritime education and research

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.

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