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South East Technological University wins Diversity, Inclusivity, Equality Award at the Education Awards 2026
Revisiting the Education Awards 2026 earlier this year, South East Technological University took home the Diversity, Inclusivity, Equality Award, recognised for a well-structured, university-wide EDI strategy that spans all levels and departments, translates values-led leadership into measurable outcomes for staff and students, and sets a clear blueprint for inclusive practice across Ireland's higher education sector. The win sets a strong benchmark for EDI excellence in Irish education, demonstrating the standard of strategic depth, institutional commitment, and evidenced real-world impact that future entrants in the category for the 2027 awards cycle will be expected to match.
Global Education Investment Is Maturing, Not Shrinking and Ireland Stands to Gain
HolonIQ's 2026 Global Education Outlook shows global education investment maturing rather than shrinking, with capital increasingly rewarding proven outcomes. Explore what the shift means for Irish education businesses and training providers seeking funding in 2026.
Coleg Cambria positions itself to anchor North Wales business AI training
A Welsh FE college's entry into generative AI upskilling for employers reveals how regional further education is moving to own the SME capability gap before private providers do.
Hull College turns Levelling Up cash into a Humber green skills hub
A college that only exited government financial intervention in 2023 is now deploying state capital to anchor the offshore wind sector's regional skills pipeline, a sequence that tells a recovery story as much as an education one.
£6m Derbyshire rail innovation and training centre opens at Barrow Hill in Chesterfield
A £6m rail innovation and training centre has opened at Barrow Hill in Chesterfield, delivering education from Level Two through to postgraduate research. The DRIIVe facility provides classrooms, R&D space, a digital laboratory and commercial workshop facilities for the rail sector.
Ryanair submits plans for €50m Shannon expansion including new MRO hangar and Engineering Academy
Ryanair has submitted a planning application for a €50m expansion at Shannon Airport, including a new four-bay MRO hangar and an Engineering Academy. The investment will introduce 80 apprenticeships and train more than 400 aircraft mechanics between 2027 and 2031.
Esus E-Learning builds bespoke digital training solutions for global clients across multiple sectors
Cork-based Esus E-Learning has spent 22 years developing bespoke digital learning solutions for global organisations across healthcare, pharmaceutical, public sector and retail industries. The company transforms static training content into active, multi-format learning experiences tailored to specific client needs.
Maynooth University wins Best Research Project at the Education Awards 2026
Putting the spotlight back to the Education Awards 2026, Maynooth University took home the Best Research Project award for NeoSepsis, a multidisciplinary research initiative that developed a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for neonatal and maternal sepsis in Uganda, delivering quantified improvements in diagnostic accuracy and mortality outcomes through an exceptional collaboration between Irish and Ugandan institutions. The win sets a compelling benchmark for research excellence in Irish higher education, raising the standard of translational impact, international collaboration, and measurable real-world outcomes that entrants will look to match when the 2027 awards cycle opens.
Ireland's Apprenticeship Boom Has a Retention Problem Employers Can Fix
Ireland's National Apprenticeship Office reports nearly 30,000 apprentices in training, yet 38% have considered withdrawing over financial pressures. This commentary examines how employers and training providers can convert apprenticeship growth into lasting retention and success.
Anthropic launches free Claude for Teachers platform for verified US K-12 educators
US-based AI safety company Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, a free premium AI product for verified K-12 educators in the United States. The platform connects to academic standards across all 50 states and nine curriculum and assessment connectors at launch.
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