Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability
Explore industry news, insights, and updates from the Education Awards.
Sort by 
The B!G Idea launches strategic plan to develop youth creative skills
The B!G Idea has unveiled its 2026-2028 Strategic Plan to ensure young people across Ireland gain creative thinking skills and meaningful connections. The initiative focuses on inclusive education, equitable access, and workforce preparedness in the era of AI and rapid change.
GRASP launches new term to upskill construction professionals
The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP) has launched a new term, offering fully funded green skills training for construction professionals. The programme equips participants with sustainable building skills and supports Net Zero objectives across Northern Ireland and the border regions.
Learning Momentum
Education is undergoing a period of purposeful transformation as digital capability, access and relevance reshape how learning is delivered and valued. This edition reflects a sector responding with confidence, balancing innovation with responsibility to learners and institutions alike. Highlighted for outstanding sector impact in 2025, ‘An Cosán wins Most Innovative Digital Transformation at Education Awards 2025’ demonstrated how technology-led initiatives can widen participation and strengthen outcomes. That achievement sets expectations as focus moves towards the 2026 awards, where scalable impact and learner-centred design will remain key measures of excellence. Alongside this, ‘Irish EdTech secures funding to build AI certification platform’ highlights how investment is aligning with emerging skills demands. The growing emphasis on certification reflects a shift towards credibility and workforce relevance in digital education. Lastly, ‘FPT and LG CNS partner to expand AI education solutions in Southeast Asia’ points to the increasing internationalisation of learning models. Cross-border collaboration is reinforcing the global dimension of education strategy. Together, these stories frame a sector advancing through innovation, partnership and scale. They invite readers to explore how education is positioning itself to meet the demands of a more connected, technology-driven future.
An Cosán wins Most Innovative Digital Transformation at Education Awards 2025
Celebrated for exceptional forward-looking strategies last year, An Cosán won Most Innovative Digital Transformation at the Education Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for digital literacy and inclusion as the sector looks toward 2026.
FPT and LG CNS partner to expand AI education solutions in Southeast Asia
FPT and LG CNS have partnered to expand AI-powered education and training solutions across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The strategic collaboration aims to deliver scalable, personalised digital learning experiences for corporate and workforce development.
SAS partners Jaypee Business School to deliver AI-led postgraduate education
India’s education and technology sectors converge as a global analytics firm partners with a leading business school to address AI skills shortages. The initiative highlights private-sector investment in postgraduate education aligned to industry demand.
Irish higher education institutions receive capital funding for upgrades
Irish higher education institutions will receive €41m in capital grants for building, refurbishment, and energy efficiency improvements. The funding supports universities, institutes of technology, and colleges in maintaining infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation across campuses.
Atlantic Technological University appoints senior leaders to drive education and research growth
Ireland’s higher education sector sees significant leadership changes as Atlantic Technological University strengthens its senior team. The appointments reinforce the university’s role in education, research and regional development across the West and North West.
Irish EdTech secures funding to build AI certification platform
Ireland’s education and EdTech sector has secured fresh investment aimed at defining global standards for AI skills. A new Irish venture is positioning itself as a commercial certification platform for employers, institutions and learners.
Capability Drive
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.
Discover What's Happening
Explore our newsletters
Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!
.png)
