Issue 61
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Education
QS World University Rankings 2024
Seven of Ireland’s top 10 universities rose in the QS World University Rankings in 2023. For instance, Queen’s University Belfast…
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20th anniversary of the NFQ: A cause to celebrate
The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) has stood Ireland well and has worked its way into the national lexicon over…
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Government aims to tackle school bullying
In April 2023, Minister Norma Foley TD launched the implementation plan for Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying; the Department of…
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OECD: Ireland’s education positive but spending low
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Education at a Glance report has delivered generally positive reviews on Ireland’s…
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Championing engagement, partnership, and collaboration
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s (NCCA) engagements, partnerships, and collaborations extend across the Irish early childhood, primary, and…
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Institutional barriers inhibiting student mobility
Student Mobility in Ireland and Northern Ireland, a Shared Island Unit/Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) study examining undergraduate mobility…
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TrustEd: A new benchmark for international education
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), the state agency for tertiary education and training in Ireland, has announced TrustEd, a groundbreaking…
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Capacity and supports central to education sector development
The Department of Education is to prioritise improved capacity, service delivery, and supports for all those with special educational needs…
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Rethinking the meaning of “skills” in education policy
In recent years, the primary measure of success in education has centred on skills and employment. This has been particularly…
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Significant change in Senior Cycle
An updated programme for Senior Cycle redevelopment will see the shelving of plans for teacher-based assessment. Teacher assessments shelved Minister…
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