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ArcLabs innovation centre at Waterford Institute of Technology has been home to more than 60 start-up companies, including FeedHenry Ltd.

Concern over lack of oversight involving sale of spin-out company

WIT retained less than €1m from €65m sale of firm developed on its campus

Panti Bliss tells teenagers: ‘It’s good to be different’

Panti Bliss told young people at a wellness event in Dublin: “If everyone was captain of the football team, everyone would come up with the same solutions.” Photograph: Aidan Crawley

Wellbeing and education seminar for ‘generation Z’ attracts thousands of school pupils

Irish oral exam changes for trainee primary teachers

Minister for Education Joe McHugh has welcomed moves to streamline oral Irish exams for teaching applicants. Photograph Nick Bradshaw

Move aims to streamline entry process for postgraduate programmes

#Gaeilge24: Thousands take part in Irish speaking marathon

Primary and secondary students join 24-hour challenge in 340 schools across Ireland

From single parent to stockbroker: the power of community education

Avril Hannifin, a graduate of An Cosán, at Goodbody Stockbroker’s office in Ballsbridge, where she’s doing a paid apprenticeship. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Avril Hannifin is one of thousands exiting poverty thanks to make-or-break supports

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Erasmus placements are particularly helpful for improving foreign language skills. Photograph: iStock

Ask Brian: Erasmus placements boost language skills and job opportunities

‘Women-only’ posts not the answer to gender imbalance – TCD academic

Prof Linda Doyle of Trinity College Dublin with researcher of the year award-winner John Boland at the SFI Science Summit on Monday. Photograph: Jason Clarke

Prof Linda Doyle says action needed to ensure more women fill senior academic posts

‘There’s nothing wrong with women . . . We are more than capable’

Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington won a landmark Equality Tribunal case in 2014 after it found she lost out on a promotion on the basis of her gender Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy

Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington says sexism against women in third level is widespread

Preschools in poorer areas to benefit from extra staff and free meals for children

Research shows that children from middle-class families outperform those from less well-off homes even before they begin primary school. Photograph: iStock

Deis-style support model to be extended to early years care and education

Are plans to close gender gap in university posts fair?

Many argue there is unconscious bias and subtle sexism against women in higher education. The stereotype of a professor remains an erudite, tweed-jacketed older gent. Photograph: Digital Vision

Creation of women-only posts in academia set to spark objections from many factions

Funds for women-only professorships aim to end gender inequality

In order to speed up the pace of change, the taskforce – established by Minister for State Mary Mitchell O’Connor – has proposed gender specific appointments. Photograph: Eric Luke

Government to back roles in third level institutions at cost of €6 million

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Panti Bliss told young people at a wellness event in Dublin: “If everyone was captain of the football team, everyone would come up with the same solutions.” Photograph: Aidan Crawley

Panti Bliss tells teenagers: ‘It’s good to be different’

Carl O'Brien
November 13, 2018

Wellbeing and education seminar for ‘generation Z’ attracts thousands of school pupils

Avril Hannifin, a graduate of An Cosán, at Goodbody Stockbroker’s office in Ballsbridge, where she’s doing a paid apprenticeship. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

From single parent to stockbroker: the power of community education

Peter McGuire
November 13, 2018

Avril Hannifin is one of thousands exiting poverty thanks to make-or-break supports

Erasmus placements are particularly helpful for improving foreign language skills. Photograph: iStock

Is it worth doing a year abroad in college?

Brian Mooney
November 13, 2018

Ask Brian: Erasmus placements boost language skills and job opportunities

Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington won a landmark Equality Tribunal case in 2014 after it found she lost out on a promotion on the basis of her gender Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy

‘There’s nothing wrong with women . . . We are more than capable’

Carl O'Brien
November 12, 2018

Dr Micheline Sheehy Skeffington says sexism against women in third level is widespread

Many argue there is unconscious bias and subtle sexism against women in higher education. The stereotype of a professor remains an erudite, tweed-jacketed older gent. Photograph: Digital Vision

Are plans to close gender gap in university posts fair?

Carl O'Brien
November 12, 2018

Creation of women-only posts in academia set to spark objections from many factions

With 90 per cent of primary schools under Catholic control, many teachers are obliged to teach faith. Photograph: iStock

Teachers and the belief barrier: ‘I don’t want to tell children they are sinners’

Barry O'Rourke
November 11, 2018

Many educators are obliged to teach faith because 90% of primary schools are Catholic

New study finds that the vast majority of nine-year-olds are not overweight or obese and have a generally good diet. Photograph: Istock

The kids seem to be doing just fine

Carl O'Brien
November 8, 2018

It’s easy to feel gloomy about the state of children’s lives – but a new study paints a much brighter picture

UCD has allowed students with upgrades to be accepted on to courses after September 30th this year on an “exceptional basis”. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Does my son’s exam upgrade mean he can switch college?

Brian Mooney
November 6, 2018

Ask Brian: He can move to a higher preference after an upgrade – if there are spaces

Media coverage favours the delinquents and the highest achievers, and as a result I rarely recognise those I teach. Photograph: iStock

Each morning I look for signs of fatigue in class. I almost always find one

The Secret Teacher
November 6, 2018

The Secret Teacher: I am painfully aware of the burdens on some young people

It is remarkable that until now, Ireland has not had a children’s science centre. Photo: iStock

National children’s science centre risks being put on a shelf for another decade

Danny O’Hare
November 4, 2018

Opinion: It has funding, government backing and planning permission. So what’s taking so long?

Working Abroad in Education

What is on offer for Irish teachers in New Zealand, and is it worth the move?

New Zealand wants Irish teachers, but what are they offering?

Peter McGuire

‘Irish teachers are highly sought and are most popular with our schools and students’

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