2009
Irish Research Ranked 8th in World
Thu, 18/02/2010 - 15:42 — jmuldoonIrish Research Ranked Eight in the World
Need for more Collaboration within Ireland, especially with Northern Ireland
A comprehensive international study of higher education research performance has ranked Ireland eight on the impact of our research publications and notes that the volume of research articles and reviews from Irish universities and colleges published in recognised international journals more than doubled in the past decade.
Eurostudent Survey
Fri, 06/11/2009 - 12:11 — acorcoran
About the Survey
The Eurostudent Survey is a European-wide survey about the social, economic and living conditions of higher education students in 27 European states. It covers the following social dimensions of higher education:
SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Greater Emphasis on Part-Time Learning Required from Universities, Conference Told
Thu, 22/10/2009 - 10:18 — acorcoranThe Chairman of the Higher Education Authority, Michael Kelly, has called on higher education institutions to significantly increase their portfolio of flexible and part-time learning opportunities. He argues that the limited availability of part-time opportunities, particularly at undergraduate level, is a weakness that must be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Mr. Kelly was speaking at the opening of the European University-Business Co-operation Conference in Malahide this morning.
Additional access routes: HEA congratulates Irish Universities Association, DIT & partners
Thu, 08/10/2009 - 14:14 — jmuldoonGraduates still more likely to be employed
Tue, 06/10/2009 - 15:32 — vpattersonMedia Release
New access project in schools
Fri, 04/09/2009 - 14:56 — acorcoranA new unit that encourages students to explore options in further and higher education is being piloted in schools this Autumn. The unit is for Transition Year students and has been developed through a joint initiative by the HEA and NCCA, with advice from a working group of teachers, guidance counsellors and access officers. Following the pilot phase it is planned that the unit will be made available to all schools.
Further information is available from the National Access Office, HEA at access@hea.ie
Irish Social Science Platform (Call for Papers)
Wed, 19/08/2009 - 11:10 — fr_adminIrish Social Science Platform Annual Conference
‘Social Science Research and Policy Making: Bridging the Divide’
1st – 2nd December 2009
Part-Time College Places for Unemployed Persons
Mon, 27/07/2009 - 12:07 — acorcoran
(1) Labour Market Activisation – 1,000 Part-time Postgraduate Places at NFQ Levels 8 – 9 for Persons who are Unemployed
Frequently Asked Questions
List of Part-time Postgraduate Courses
(2) Labour Market Activisation – 1,500 Part-time Undergraduate Places at NFQ Levels 6 – 8 for Persons who are Unemployed
Bestselling handbook on writing learning outcomes
Fri, 10/07/2009 - 13:26 — acorcoranBestselling handbook on writing learning outcomes
Call for Proposals for Labour Market Activisation Programmes
Mon, 15/06/2009 - 09:40 — acorcoran