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Mary Immaculate College wins International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026
The International Office of Mary Immaculate College bagged the International Engagement Award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for a coordinated, inclusive approach to global engagement spanning partnerships, mobility, recruitment, funding, and student support that delivered measurable impact for students and the wider education community. The win sets a strong benchmark for international engagement practice across Ireland's higher education sector, demonstrating the standard of strategic coordination, outreach excellence, and evidenced impact that future entrants in the category will be expected to match.
Anthropic launches five free AI fluency courses on Coursera for educators, students and nonprofit professionals
US-based AI safety company Anthropic has launched five free AI fluency courses on Coursera covering education, student learning and nonprofit applications. The series nearly doubles Anthropic's Coursera catalogue and extends its learning content beyond direct Claude training.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence joins UNICON executive education network
Abu Dhabi-based Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has joined UNICON, adding its executive education arm to a global network of more than 120 business schools.
University of Leicester rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot to all students and staff in UK-first initiative
The University of Leicester has become one of the first UK universities to roll out full Microsoft 365 Copilot access across its entire community. The initiative gives more than 21,000 students and 4,000 staff access to AI tools across teaching, learning, research and professional services.
Coimisiún na Meán opens funding call for journalist fact-checking and disinformation training in Ireland
Ireland's media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has launched a funding call to support fact-checking and anti-disinformation training for journalists and media professionals. The scheme targets graduate, early-career and mid-career professionals working in news and current affairs during 2026.
Royal College of Surgeons graduate builds AI platform to improve medical student clinical training
Dublin-based medtech startup OnWard Education has developed an AI-assisted platform to improve clinical training for medical students during hospital placements.
First-Mover Advantage: What Ireland’s National AI in Schools Guidance Means for EdTech Companies
Ireland's Department of Education published the country's first national framework for AI use in schools in October 2025. EdTech companies that align products and services to its requirements now hold a structural first-mover advantage across the Irish school market.
AI Literacy Is Emerging as Ireland’s Next Educational Infrastructure
Ireland’s education sector is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption following the publication of a national AI framework for higher education. The real challenge is no longer access to AI tools but developing AI literacy as a core national capability.
StudentVolunteer.ie wins Most Innovative Digital Transformation at the Education Awards 2026
StudentVolunteer.ie took home the Most Innovative Digital Transformation award at the Education Awards 2026, recognised for a platform that connected students with volunteering opportunities at national scale, generating 22,012 volunteering hours valued at €311,470 through accessible, technology-driven civic engagement. The win sets a strong benchmark for digital transformation in Irish education, demonstrating that the most impactful innovations are those that combine technical advancement with measurable social purpose and genuine inclusivity at their core.
Alliance Franchise Brands launches AI literacy programme to build operational capability across North American franchise network
US franchise organisation Alliance Franchise Brands has launched a systemwide AI literacy initiative to equip nearly 500 franchise members across North America with practical AI training.
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