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Recent news from Dublin City University in Ireland announced that Dr. Lucy Stone, an Assistant Professor in the School of English, has been awarded the 2025 Research Grant from the International Research Society for Children’s Literature (IRSCL). The grant will enable her to conduct in‑depth archival research for her monograph, “Picturing War: Children’s Representations of […]
University College Cork (UCC) has recently unveiled a striking collection of fine‑art portraits as part of Accenture’s Women on Walls initiative. The series celebrates eleven pioneering women who have shaped society across the Munster region, from literature and education to activism and medicine. The unveiling, held in the historic Aula Maxima, adds a dynamic new […]
Key Drivers Behind the Expansion In November 2025, the Irish government announced a €20.5 million investment to broaden apprenticeship opportunities across the country. TU Dublin, already the largest higher‑education provider of apprenticeship training, received €5.73 million through the Apprenticeship Expansion Programme 2024. This funding will unlock 600 new training places, allowing the university to double […]
The recent collaboration between TU Dublin’s Ballymun Music Programme and Ireland’s National Concert Hall (NCH) & National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) demonstrates how community‑based music education can benefit from professional partnerships. In November, 130 children from four primary schools in Ballymun attended two‑day workshops that combined hands‑on instrument instruction with insights into orchestral performance and industry […]
The University of Dublin’s old, ivy‑lined halls have long been a place where scholarship and creativity intertwine. In November, a fresh chapter was added to this storied narrative when Trinity College Dublin conferred a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree on Christy Nolan, a writer whose work has resonated across Ireland and beyond. Christy Nolan: A […]
Trinity College Dublin recently honored Somali‑Irish activist Ifrah Ahmed with an honorary degree, recognizing her commitment to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and her broader work in social justice. The ceremony, held in the historic Public Theatre, also celebrated other distinguished recipients, but Ahmed’s story stands out for its personal resilience, policy impact, and international […]
Purpose‑Driven Pharmacy: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success On May 7th, Griffith College Cork staged an event that underscored how a clear purpose can transform a traditional industry into a forward‑thinking ecosystem. With managing director Oonagh O’Hagan of Meaghers Pharmacy Group leading the discussion, attendees were given a concrete blueprint for how small, intentional actions can […]
What the Expansion Means for Students and Educators The 5,200‑m² Áras Thuaidh building brings over a dozen brand‑new teaching spaces to the Tallaght campus. For learners, it adds 14 lecture theatres, six specialist laboratories, two training kitchens, and a modern restaurant that will replace outdated facilities. The result is higher student capacity and the ability […]
What the ECB Insider Revealed at TU Dublin On Thursday, the School of Accounting, Economics & Finance at TU Dublin hosted a session that turned ordinary lecture days into an in‑depth exploration of euro‑area macro‑policy. Philip R. Lane, a senior member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board, delivered a concise overview of the current […]
Highlighting Research Excellence from Griffith College Cork On the 11th of November 2025, three MSc graduates in Pharmaceutical Business Management from Griffith College Cork took the stage at the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Research Conference. The event’s theme – *Thriving in the Digital Age: AI, Education and Well‑being for a Resilient Ireland* – set […]
