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Irish Colleges Training Centre introduces cabin crew qualification programme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish Colleges Training Centre has launched a cabin crew training course in Ireland. The programme delivers aviation-specific qualifications and prepares participants for airline recruitment processes through practical training modules and industry-aligned certification.

Learnosity secures €9.5m for AI-powered assessment platform development

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland-based education technology firm Learnosity has secured €9.5 million to develop artificial intelligence capabilities for assessment platforms. The Dublin company provides digital assessment infrastructure to publishers and institutions serving over 50 million learners globally.

Northern Ireland launches free digital proficiency course for pupils and parents

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland's Department of Education has launched a free digital proficiency course for primary and post-primary pupils and parents. The programme addresses online safety, digital literacy and responsible technology use across schools in the region.

Learning Ecosystems Expand

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The education sector is undergoing fundamental reconfiguration as traditional institutional boundaries dissolve and learning becomes embedded across community, workplace and digital environments. This transformation reflects society's recognition that education must be continuous, accessible and responsive to evolving demands. Lauded for outstanding creativity in 2025, the achievement in 'ATU Engineering wins Best Community Academic Collaboration at Education Awards 2025' demonstrates the power of partnerships that bridge academic expertise with community needs. Such recognition sets a strong precedent as nominations open for this year's awards cycle. Furthermore, 'Government launches AI micro-qualifications to address workforce skills gap' illustrates how policy interventions are adapting educational provision to technological imperatives. This initiative represents a pragmatic acknowledgement that credential frameworks must evolve rapidly to maintain labour market relevance. Lastly, 'NatWest targets 50,000 participants through workplace financial education expansion' shows how corporations are assuming educational responsibilities traditionally held elsewhere. Such programmes reflect employer enlightenment and the reality that essential life skills require systematic workplace delivery. These developments collectively portray education expanding beyond conventional settings into integrated ecosystems. Explore each article to understand how learning is being reimagined for contemporary needs.

ATU Engineering wins Best Community Academic Collaboration at Education Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised in 2025 for its groundbreaking work, ATU Engineering secured the Best Community Academic Collaboration award at the Education Awards, bridging academia and community through inclusive STEM education as attention turns to the 2026 awards.

Indian School of Business hosts global executive immersion programmes for Australian and US institutions

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Indian School of Business hosted senior executives from Melbourne Business School and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School for immersion programmes. The India-based institution delivered six-day experiences on economic growth and innovation ecosystems.

NatWest targets 50,000 participants through workplace financial education expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK-based NatWest has announced expansion of its Financial Foundations programme to reach 50,000 people in 2026. The bank delivers free financial education workshops through employers and community groups, targeting increased financial capability.

Ulster University develops postgraduate pathway for European arena professionals

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ulster University Business School in Northern Ireland has enrolled the first European Arenas Association cohort onto a tailored MSc Business in Technology pathway, addressing leadership development needs in live entertainment venue management across Europe.

Education Authority secures savings deal with school transport operators

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland's Education Authority has secured £918,000 in savings through revised agreements with taxi operators providing school transport. The deal addresses rising costs in special educational needs provision, where annual expenditure has doubled to nearly £40 million.

Government launches AI micro-qualifications to address workforce skills gap

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Government has launched Further Education and Training micro-qualifications in artificial intelligence through SOLAS. Developed with Microsoft Ireland, the subsidised programmes upskill workers and businesses in AI technologies and ethical applications.

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