CorkIndependent.com Education Feed http://www.corkindependent.com Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:57:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.corkindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.corkindependent.com CorkIndependent.com Education Feed http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2852&Itemid=91 Following extensive research and consultation, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) has announced the commencement of a new MA programme in the area of digital and interactive media. The MA in Media Design will welcome its first cohort of students in September 2008 in the dynamic and fast-changing area of multimedia. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:18:20 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2851&Itemid=91 Fine Gael Education Spokesperson, Brian Hayes TD, has revealed some stark truths about the Irish education system. Deputy Hayes released figures showing that one on four primary school classes now have 30 children or more and that the number of classes with so many pupils has actually increased in the last six years (see table below). Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:17:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2826&Itemid=91 The new Minister for Education and Science is facing a huge challenge to provide extra resources for special needs pupils in schools according to the INTO. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:30:39 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2825&Itemid=91 Cork Institute of Technology student Kieran O'Callaghan has been chosen as the outright winner of the Siemens Engineers Ireland Innovative Engineer of the Year Award 2008 at a ceremony in Dublin. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:29:59 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2801&Itemid=91 Irish people could be contributing to child labour in developing countries according to the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. The primary teachers' union has challenged parents to stop and consider the issue of child labour when buying school uniforms. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:09:54 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2800&Itemid=91 The 11th Annual General Meeting of Educate Together was held recently. This was an important meeting of the 44 Educate Together school communities. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:09:18 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2766&Itemid=91 The Irish National Teachers' Organisation today called on the government to clarify what funding if any, is available for school computing. The union's general secretary John Carr said the Taoiseach's refusal to say if funding for new computers was available would come as a body blow to schools waiting nearly six years for government investment to upgrade clapped out computers. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:13:23 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2765&Itemid=91 Responding to reports in the Irish media illustrating the appalling conditions many schools face and the stalled school building programme, Fine Gael Education Spokesman, Brian Hayes said that the Education Minister must immediately give the green light to the 26 building projects which are ready to go but waiting the approval of the Department. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:12:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2725&Itemid=91 Five leading figures in the in the world of education, philanthropy, health and human rights, will be honoured by the National University of Ireland when they are conferred with honorary doctorates at University College Cork tomorrow (Friday, June 6). Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:10:58 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2724&Itemid=91 There was great excitement on the campus of Glasheen BNS last week as the Green Flag for litter reduction was raised by Cork City Star, and past pupil, Neal Horgan. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:09:53 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2677&Itemid=91 St Patrick’s NS, New Road, Mallow, Co Cork and Glanmire Community College, Glanmire, Co Cork were the proud recipients of Active School Awards 2008. Thu, 29 May 2008 08:26:39 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2675&Itemid=91 The Enterprise Ireland Student Enterprise Awards will be held in Cork Institute of Technology on June 3 - 4. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Awards which offer Third Level students from all academic disciplines the chance to realise their entrepreneurial ambitions. Thu, 29 May 2008 08:22:22 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2660&Itemid=91 This coming Saturday Aspects of mothering and motherhood will be the topics for discussion at a conference taking place at UCC. Organised by the Association for Research on Mothering – Ireland (ARMI) and Women’s Studies UCC, the conference titled “Exploring Mothers: Discourses, Representations and Practices of Mothering” will host speakers from Ireland, the UK and Spain. Thu, 22 May 2008 09:31:20 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2622&Itemid=91 A novel technique to genetically manipulate brain cells in mice has just been published in the leading neuroscience journal Nature Neuroscience by Dr Paul Young of UCC’s Biochemistry Department. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:33 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2619&Itemid=91 A new letter to all schools from the Department of Education and Science telling schools that they must now have a water management plan has been described as an insult by INTO General Secretary, John Carr. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:33:38 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2614&Itemid=91 The Minister for Lifelong Learning, Seán Haughey, TD, has launched a new innovative television series entitled Written Off? Thu, 08 May 2008 09:33:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2613&Itemid=91 Physics Postgraduate, Suzanne McEndoo is this year's winner of the Intervarsity ScienceSpeak Competition. PhD candidates from all seven Irish universities gathered at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) recently to compete in this national public understanding of science event for a top prize of €1,000. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:32:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2589&Itemid=91 The recent OECD findings on bullying amongst second level students may or may not be overstating the problem because pupils were not asked if they were bullied but rather were asked a series of questions. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:08:32 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2588&Itemid=91 Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan, TD last week met with primary, post primary and third level students in Cork as well as principals, deputy principals, teachers and university staff, during visits to Glountaune National School, St Aloysius Secondary School and University College, Cork. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:07:36 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2560&Itemid=91 College is not all about study as we saw last week as CIT held their The Award Ceremony at Oriel House in Ballincollig. The Student Awards ceremony was initiated to highlight societies and individual members who have made an outstanding contribution to extra-curricular life at CIT. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:49:55 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2530&Itemid=91 A project highlighting the importance of early reading in the home has been launched. Under the Babies Love Books project, a special book and card will be provided for every newborn baby in Ireland this year from the Department of education. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:45:38 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2529&Itemid=91 College is not all about study as we saw last week as CIT held their The Award Ceremony at Oriel House in Ballincollig. The Student Awards ceremony was initiated to highlight societies and individual members who have made an outstanding contribution to extra-curricular life at CIT. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:44:59 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1957&Itemid=91 Two reports published by the National Adult Literacy Agency, Exploring Assessment for Accountability Purposes in Adult Literacy and Guidelines for the New Definitions for the VEC Adult Literacy Returns. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:30:17 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1956&Itemid=91 The ASTI encourages school stewards to buy cakes for morning break in their staffrooms on October 5th to celebrate World Teachers' Day. They can claim the cost from their branches. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:28:43 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1955&Itemid=91 The recent OECD Education At a Glance report shows that there has been no progress in terms of Ireland's poor international standing in terms of investment in second level education. TUI has called for prioritised targeted funding for second level as a matter of urgency. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:26:17 +0100