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JIADE LIMITED partners with Chinalink Education to develop AI-driven learning solutions

Author: Investing.com

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

Author: EIN Presswire

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

Author: Insider Media

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

Author: Irish Tech News

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

Author: citybiz

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.

Knowledge Engine

Author: Archie Villaflores

Education and training continue to reshape professional and creative landscapes, blending academic rigour with practical, career-focused skills. Flashback to last year, the ‘University of Galway Wins Best Masters Programme at Education Awards 2025’ for its MA in Drama and Theatre Studies, celebrated for integrating academic excellence with real-world theatre practice. As attention turns to the 2026 awards, programmes that combine creativity with employability will define postgraduate education innovation. Additionally, ‘ProfileTree completes 1,000th business AI training programme’, reflecting surging demand for practical AI education among SMEs across Northern Ireland and the UK. Training emphasises immediate application in content creation, customer service, data analysis, and workflow automation, equipping businesses to implement AI efficiently and responsibly. Meanwhile, ‘OpenAI launches AI academy to train news organisations’, providing structured courses for editorial, product, and business teams to explore AI integration safely. By offering real-world use cases, technical guidance, and collaborative learning, the academy supports newsrooms as they assess the potential of AI without replacing human judgment. These stories illustrate how education and training are adapting to both sector-specific and cross-industry challenges. Explore the full coverage of these initiatives and see how education is powering practical, transformative outcomes across industries.

University of Galway Wins Best Masters Programme at Education Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back last year, the University of Galway was named winner of Best Masters Programme – Creative, Social, and Professional Studies at the Education Awards 2025 for its MA in Drama and Theatre Studies, setting a benchmark as the sector looks ahead to the 2026 awards cycle.

OpenAI launches AI academy to train news organisations

Author: EDTech Innovation Hub

OpenAI has launched a dedicated AI academy in the United States for news organisations, providing structured education and training for editorial, product, and business teams. The initiative focuses on AI tools and responsible newsroom integration.

Dromad Hire launches training academy to deliver accredited safety courses

Author: Ireland Live

Dundalk-based Dromad Hire has launched Dromad Training Academy, a dedicated division providing accredited safety and skills training for individuals and companies. The new purpose-built facility and website support practical, hands-on learning across multiple workplace safety courses.

Training Solutions NI expands facilities and qualifications to tackle skills shortages

Author: Belfast News Letter

Antrim-based Training Solutions NI is expanding its training centre and introducing new qualifications in 2026 to address skills shortages across multiple sectors in Northern Ireland. The initiative targets electrical, management, health and safety, and renewable energy upskilling.

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