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Businesses in Longford and Roscommon embrace upskilling for a more resilient future

Author: Longford Live

Over 1,280 individuals and 450 businesses in Longford and Roscommon invested in workforce development through Skillnet Ireland last year, completing more than 7,450 training days.

Entrepreneurial education initiative reaches 7,500 students with AIB support

Author: The Avondhu

Junior Achievement Ireland and AIB have extended their successful ‘It’s My Business’ programme for another three years, aiming to reach 12,000 primary pupils by 2028.

Learning forward

Author: April Lara

Education is no longer just about filling classrooms. It’s about expanding horizons, amplifying voices, and connecting local ambition with global opportunity.

Orbital Education ramps up global school acquisitions with fresh funding boost

Author: Business Live

Global private school operator Orbital Education has secured a 50% uplift on its existing eight-figure credit facility with HSBC UK, signalling aggressive expansion plans across international markets.

Trinity researchers win ERC grants to explore AI for conflict prediction and language preservation

Author: Trinity College Dublin

Two Trinity College Dublin academics have secured major European Research Council (ERC) grants to harness AI in tackling global challenges.

New ARC Hub to fast-track health tech from lab to market

Author: Irish Times

Research Ireland has launched the ARC Hub for HealthTech, a €34.3m initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of early-stage health technology, particularly in chronic disease management.

Mayo unveils cutting-edge apprenticeship centre to boost regional skills

Author: The Connaught Telegraph

A major investment by Mayo College of Further Education and Training is set to transform Swinford into a regional hub for skills and innovation with the launch of a new state-of-the-art New Generation Apprenticeship Centre.

Ireland launches global push to recruit top research talent

Author: Silicon Republic

Ireland has unveiled Global Talent Ireland, a major initiative to attract world-class researchers amid international shifts in academic funding.

Traveller and Roma culture to be taught in Irish schools

Author: Irish Times

The Department of Education is developing plans to embed Traveller and Roma identity into the national school curriculum, aiming to foster greater cultural understanding and pride.

Bright futures

Author: April Lara

Across Ireland, we’re seeing a powerful shift—where traditional boundaries blur and opportunity is unlocked not just through institutions, but through smart partnerships, regional investment and targeted skills development.

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