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New ARC Hub to fast-track health tech from lab to market

Author: Irish Times

Research Ireland has launched the ARC Hub for HealthTech, a €34.3m initiative aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of early-stage health technology, particularly in chronic disease management.

Mayo unveils cutting-edge apprenticeship centre to boost regional skills

Author: The Connaught Telegraph

A major investment by Mayo College of Further Education and Training is set to transform Swinford into a regional hub for skills and innovation with the launch of a new state-of-the-art New Generation Apprenticeship Centre.

Ireland launches global push to recruit top research talent

Author: Silicon Republic

Ireland has unveiled Global Talent Ireland, a major initiative to attract world-class researchers amid international shifts in academic funding.

Traveller and Roma culture to be taught in Irish schools

Author: Irish Times

The Department of Education is developing plans to embed Traveller and Roma identity into the national school curriculum, aiming to foster greater cultural understanding and pride.

Bright futures

Author: April Lara

Across Ireland, we’re seeing a powerful shift—where traditional boundaries blur and opportunity is unlocked not just through institutions, but through smart partnerships, regional investment and targeted skills development.

AI cuts deep into graduate hiring trends

Author: RTE News

A growing reliance on AI is reshaping the talent pipeline, with major accountancy and finance firms scaling back on graduate hires.

Local training initiatives helping Irish businesses upskill and stay competitive

Author: Irish Times

Over 100,000 upskilling opportunities have been delivered to Irish businesses since 2018 through Skills to Advance, a national initiative by SOLAS.

Collaboration between industry and academia key to Northern Ireland’s economic growth

Author: MSN

With over 5,000 additional skilled workers needed annually to grow the Northern Ireland economy, experts say deeper collaboration between business, academia and government is essential to future-proof priority sectors and boost productivity.

Santander invests $25 million to future-proof skills and unlock access to education

Author: Morningstar

Santander US has committed $25 million to advancing education, employability and entrepreneurship — a move aimed squarely at bridging the skills gap in an increasingly fast-changing job market.

SETU construction begins with major boost for Waterford and Carlow

Author: Waterford News

After years of delays, construction is finally underway on two long-promised university buildings for South East Technological University — a move that signals renewed momentum in Ireland’s regional education infrastructure.

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