Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Delighted to be in Dún Laoghaire today to mark the publication of the Performance Agreement for 2024-2028 between the HEA and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. This document sets out IADT’s contribution to outcomes and impact in key national priority areas in the domains of Teaching & Learning, Research & Innovation, Access & Participation, and Engagement over the next four years. You can read the Performance Agreement here: https://lnkd.in/e5kD2yWR Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The Higher Education Authority is delighted to commence the first round of strategy and performance dialogue meetings with Higher Education Institutions under the System Performance Framework 2023-2028. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss initial progress towards performance objectives in the domains of Teaching & Learning, Research & Innovation, Access & Participation, and Engagement as set out in institutions’ Performance Agreements for 2024-2028. https://lnkd.in/evVq3p_t

🚧 Today is the day, construction workers and engineers! 🚧 The European Online Job Day: Building Ireland's Future is happening today! 🇮🇪 Ireland needs an additional 7 500 construction workers each year and is seeking qualified international candidates: 👷♀️ Plasterers 👷♂️ Engineers 👩🔧 Plumbers 🌩️ Electricians 🛠️ Site managers 📅 Join us today, 7 November 2024, to talk directly to employers and find your next job. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of Ireland's exciting future! 🌟 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvtbDeWH 💼 #ConstructionJobs #BuildingIrelandsFuture #JobOpportunities #EURES #EURES30

As Ireland continues to build more homes, we must make sure we have more people working in the industry. That includes people like Chatreen O'Connor who was studying filmmaking before deciding to change direction and become an apprentice electrician. Watch her full story here: https://lnkd.in/edJTM67v BuildingHeroesIrl #careersinconstruction #buildingheroes #HousingforAll

Research has revealed many people have a narrow image of the construction industry as solely confined to “on-site” work. But Giselle Gallagher who previously studied psychology, found work as a Quality Assurance Technician in off-site manufacturing and has never looked back. Watch her full story here: https://lnkd.in/eZUbJYQX BuildingHeroesIrl #careersinconstruction #buildingheroes #HousingforAll

The world of construction has changed and modernised at a rapid pace in recent years, creating exciting and sustainable careers for a new generation of workers. Meet Liam R. who despite leaving school early, is now an Architectural BIM Technologist. Watch his full story here: https://lnkd.in/d_Ee5eZg BuildingHeroesIrl #careersinconstruction #buildingheroes #HousingforAll

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD today announced that Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board has received approval to advance to the next phase of its development of a College of the Future. Government funding worth tens of millions of euro will provide for the construction of a new state-of-the-art campus facility at the Newcastle West FET site.

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD hosted an impactful discussion on disability supports in tertiary education today. “Today marks a significant step forward in our efforts to ensure that students with disabilities are supported throughout their educational journey and as they transition into the world of work. Students with disabilities should face no barriers to studying alongside their peers." Read more in 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyTQbj8v AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation Trinity College Dublin University College Cork Ibec City of Dublin ETB Orla Comerford #ESBAcessOfficer #OpenDoorsInitiative #AHEAD

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD today announced a €27.5 million investment in Ireland's future researchers, funding 290 projects through the Government of Ireland scholarship and fellowship programs. Projects include innovations in AI for children’s speech therapy, biodiversity insights, and epilepsy research, empowering early-career researchers across all disciplines to drive world-class advancements. ℹ https://lnkd.in/e4vRM4gj

Public Sector and Civil Service Apprenticeship employers, education providers and trade unions gathered yesterday to celebrate apprenticeships at the first ever Public Service Apprenticeship Employer Symposium, hosted by Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform. A handy guide for public service employers has been published, read it here in 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMYyYFGc Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Apprenticeship Ireland publicjobs SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) Office of Public Works Tusla - Child and Family Agency ICTU Ibec Education and Training Boards Ireland Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim Education and Training Board University College Cork Accounting Technicians Ireland