Thinking of taking up a course in Women’s Studies? Courses in Women’s Studies will introduce you to the cultural and social construction of gender. It explores the history, experiences and contributions of women to society. As well as that, students […]
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has just published its Study of Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. In summary the report demonstrates that financial barriers, family commitments and a lack of flexible study options are key components in the low […]
Too much time spent in work breeds restlessness and a longing for a real challenge in life, a bit like Luke Skywalker during his long years as a farmhand; fear not, there are activities that will fulfil that need. Whether […]
Thinking of taking a course in Real Estate? Many people choose to study Real Estate because it simply fascinates them. Others choose it as it provides a path to financial freedom, a flexible schedule and the personal fulfilment of helping […]
In an era where data is hailed as the new currency, the importance of safeguarding personal information has never been more critical. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the landscape of data privacy is rife with challenges […]
When men were men and women fainted a lot, fencing was a way to avenge an attack on your honour. Whether a cad had slighted your sister, or a drunken barbarian accused you of at cheating at cards, fencing brought, […]
You may never have wanted to be an actor but that doesn’t mean you should’t learn acting. I was on an acting course recently and I met people who were taking the course for a variety of reasons other than […]
In 1991, Neelam Jethi opened Aspens Beauty & Holistic College. Since then, Aspens has gone from strength to strength, offering a full range of beauty treatments as well as one-to-one tuition for beauty students. We spoke to Neelam about her […]
Illustrator and picture book maker Adrienne Geoghegan tells us about her experience as a teacher transitioning to online experience over the last year. Late morning on Thursday 12th March 2020, I was in The Ashling Hotel in Dublin, a stone’s throw […]
If you want to know how a course stacks up, the first thing to do is see where it falls on the National Framework of Qualifications. The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system of ten levels. Each of […]