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Tyndall National Institute to expand with €100m investment
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.
AICertified secures €1m funding to build AI skills certification
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.
Campus Innovation
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.
National College of Ireland wins Best Infrastructure Upgrade at Education Awards 2025
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.
EpicQuest Education expands Davis University graduate program to Sri Lanka
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.
JIADE LIMITED partners with Chinalink Education to develop AI-driven learning solutions
Chinese education tech firm JIADE LIMITED has formed a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Chinalink Education Group. The collaboration targets AI-enhanced teacher training, bilingual digital curriculum, and next-generation learning technologies for adult and K-12 education.
ProfileTree launches free AI course to upskill small businesses
ProfileTree, a Belfast-based digital agency, launches a free AI masterclass to help SMEs in Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the UK develop practical AI skills. Founder Ciaran Connolly highlights its focus on safe, implementation-ready learning for business growth.
Ulster University partnership funds education research to widen access to work
Education-led research in Northern Ireland is receiving a major funding boost as universities and partners target inclusive employment pathways. The €515,000 programme places education, skills and training at the centre of labour market reform.
EHS International launches accredited safety training for construction professionals
EHS International, an Ireland-based environmental, health, and safety (EHS) provider, launches IOSH-accredited PSDP and PSCS training for construction professionals. Derry Cronin highlights how the courses combine compliance with practical, hands-on learning to improve workplace safety.
Scholastic appoints Mathews to lead education division
Scholastic Corporation in the United States appoints Jeffrey Mathews as President of Scholastic Education, reinforcing the company’s commitment to literacy and evidence-based learning. The move underscores continued focus on schools, educators, and instructional impact.
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