Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

A focus on professional development and capability-building has become central to organisational competitiveness, shaping how businesses and individuals respond to evolving sector standards. Strategic learning programmes not only enhance knowledge and skills but also reinforce confidence, career progression, and workforce resilience. Looking back to last year, ‘Life Insurance Association wins Excellence in Education by a Professional Body at Education Awards 2025’ celebrates the LIA’s commitment to enabling high standards in financial advisory practice. This achievement sets a benchmark for professional education that other organisations will be measured against in the 2026 awards cycle. Moreover, ‘AICertified secures €1m funding to build AI skills certification’ highlights the increasing focus on digital and technology-driven learning initiatives, creating pathways for upskilling and talent development. The programme demonstrates how investment in specialised skills can accelerate workforce capability. Meanwhile, ‘Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour to lead Percipio platform’ illustrates the importance of leadership in learning technology platforms. Effective guidance fosters measurable impact on learning outcomes and career growth. These stories illustrate how strategic leadership, innovation, and targeted education initiatives combine to strengthen capability across industries. By investing in knowledge, organisations are building future-ready teams capable of delivering sustainable value and sector-wide impact.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Revisiting 2025’s success, the Life Insurance Association (LIA) won Excellence in Education by a Professional Body at the Education Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for financial education as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Inc42

Indian edtech startup Emversity has raised $30m (€25.93m) in Series A funding to scale upskilling programmes. The platform partners with universities and employers to improve graduate workforce readiness across sectors.

Author: EdTech Innovation Hub

Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as chief technology and product officer to lead its Percipio learning platform. The move strengthens the company’s education technology offering and aligns learning, skills intelligence, and workforce capability.

Author: Sport for Business

Technological University of the Shannon and Greyhound Racing Ireland have launched two accredited education programmes. The initiative targets workforce skills and regulatory compliance within a €132 million sector.

Author: The Irish Post

Tyndall National Institute is set to significantly expand its education and research capacity following confirmation of €100m investment. The expansion will double the institute’s footprint and increase education-led research capacity.

Author: Silicon Republic

Ireland-based education technology company AICertified has secured €1m in funding to build a global certification framework for AI skills. The development highlights growing demand for structured, outcome-led education models.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Education is evolving at pace, with institutions and providers embracing innovation, technology, and practical learning to deliver measurable impact. This edition explores initiatives that set new standards in infrastructure, professional development, and digital learning. Looking back to last year, ‘National College of Ireland wins Best Infrastructure Upgrade at Education Awards 2025’ highlights the transformative potential of purpose-built facilities. The project’s scale, flexibility, and focus on student experience illustrate how strategic infrastructure investment can shape academic outcomes as attention turns to the 2026 awards. In addition, ‘EHS International launches accredited safety training for construction professionals’ underscores the role of targeted professional education in driving competency and workplace standards. Accredited programmes are helping professionals acquire critical skills while strengthening sectoral best practices across Ireland’s construction industry. Finally, ‘JIADE LIMITED partners with Chinalink Education to develop AI-driven learning solutions’ demonstrates how technology-enabled learning can personalise education and broaden access. By integrating AI into teaching, institutions are reimagining how students engage with content and preparing learners for a rapidly changing knowledge economy. Collectively, these stories show a sector where investment, skill development, and digital innovation converge. They highlight a forward-looking education ecosystem, setting benchmarks for learning excellence in 2026 and beyond.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back last year, the National College of Ireland (NCI) was named winner of Best Infrastructure Upgrade at the Education Awards 2025 for its comprehensive campus expansion at Spencer Dock, setting a benchmark for higher education facilities as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: PR Newswire

US-based EpicQuest Education has partnered with Sri Lanka’s Lyceum Campus to offer Davis University’s Masters of Science in Management program. The collaboration expands international graduate education access and aims to enrol up to 450 students by 2030.