Competing to find the meaning of lifeAre we alone in the universe? Is there life on other planets? What is life? These are the questions "Life in the Universe" wants…Tue Apr 24 2001 - 01:00
Showing the other side of educationThe life and loves of a Yorkshire schools' inspector are warmly recounted in Over Hill and Dale, the latest book by Gervase Phinn…Tue Apr 24 2001 - 01:00
Large majority of TUI delegates support motion on pay strategyPay, undoubtedly the top issue of the week for TUI delegates, was finally brought into debate on the closing day of the union…Fri Apr 20 2001 - 01:00
Woods warned that TUI will `take whatever action necessary' on payThe Teachers Union of Ireland president, Mr John MacGabhann, has issued a stern warning to the Minister for Education that the…Thu Apr 19 2001 - 01:00
Executive overcomes no-confidence motionThe executive of the TUI weathered a very heavy storm last night to finally defeat the motion of no confidence in their leadership…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
Special congress passes vote to create new executive postA new senior position is to be created within the executive staff of the TUI for the union's former president and acting education…Wed Apr 18 2001 - 01:00
Factfile - SurveyorChartered building surveyor is one of seven professional surveyors recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors.Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Irish violinist hits the high notesA young Monaghan violinist has just earned a place in the prestigious Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra for the 2001 season…Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Campaign to share agony and ecstasyThe Northern Ireland Union of Students, NUS-USI, has launched a new drugs education campaign to give students "real information…Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Huge expansion at Galway-Mayo ITThe Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology's main campus is to grow in size by more than 40 per cent as part of a major new development…Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Buoyant market for building surveyorsThe building surveyor is a relatively new arrival on the construction and surveying scene in this StateTue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
RTE and BBC roll in behind Media LabRTE and the BBC are the latest organisations to become sponsors of Media Lab Europe, the research and development centre at the…Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
Leaders of TUI sure they will defeat motion to resignThe leaders of the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) are confident they will defeat a motion that they should resign, at the union…Tue Apr 17 2001 - 01:00
ElectricianThe Register of Electrical Contractors of Ireland is the self-regulating body for the electrical contracting industry.Tue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
Setting the standard in FinglasThe Fingal ICTU centre for the unemployed runs a small creche upstairs from its offices in Finglas villageTue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
Four-year apprenticeship required to qualifyThe electrician's trade is highly specialised and skilled, requiring a detailed understanding of complex electrical circuits …Tue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
Students to discuss NI finance packageNUS-USI, the Northern Ireland Student Movement, has given a cautious welcome to the new student finance package announced by …Tue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
Kids' books spring Limerick seminarThe Childrens Books Ireland spring seminar will be held at the Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick on Friday ("kids day") and Saturday…Tue Apr 03 2001 - 01:00
New registrar at NUI MaynoothNUI Maynooth has appointed Dr David Redmond registrar of the university to replace Prof Peter Carr who is moving to the position…Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
Focus recruits gradsFocus Ireland, the voluntary organisation for homeless people, is now recruiting for its one-year Community Service Volunteer…Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
If I'm well paid it's because I'm worth itThe brash young go-getter, possibly called Julian, bouncing concepts off colleagues called Seb and Max: the slick, cynical executive…Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
Design course dates put backLatest dates for submission of portfolios to DIT are now Thursday, March 29th and Friday March 30th between 10 a.m. and 4Tue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
Euro award for UCC's grad magThe Graduate, UCC's alumni magazine has won a European magazine competition on its first international outingTue Mar 27 2001 - 01:00
A skill you can travel the world withPerhaps you still have a barbie or sindy doll sporting an elegantly styled coiff from your own prodigious infant handTue Mar 20 2001 - 00:00
Business tops for diplomas/certsBusiness and administration courses are by far the top choice for CAO diplomas and certificates and are more popular at diploma…Tue Mar 20 2001 - 00:00
JewelleryThe State exports more than £19 million and imports £8 million annually in jewellery, at trade prices.Tue Mar 13 2001 - 00:00
On the ball in DonegalI went to the local school in Scotstown, Co Monaghan, in 1949. The exact location of the school was called UrbleshannyTue Mar 13 2001 - 00:00
Properly trained designers are highly valuedJewellery design is a very creative and artistic career - however to compete in the marketplace, students must be properly trained…Tue Mar 13 2001 - 00:00
Schools North and South fight racismA new cross-Border initiative to raise awareness of racism in schools will be launched this Thursday in the Office of the European…Tue Mar 13 2001 - 00:00
Covering almost every area of healthcarePhysiotherapy is a health profession generally associated with helping people recover following injury, pain or disabilityTue Mar 06 2001 - 00:00
PhysiotherapistThere are 1,300 chartered physiotherapists registered with the Irish Society for Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) the regulatory…Tue Mar 06 2001 - 00:00
MIDAS to assess skills needsThe microelectronics design sector, worth $500 million to the economy, is set to double in value within five years, according…Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
It's not all silk-scarf Errol Flynn typesSo you want to fly? If it's just a hobby, you could train for a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Factfile - PilotIt can cost anywhere from £40,000 to £80,000 to train privately to become a commercial pilot.Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Retired teachers neededThe system of allowing primary schools to operate without enough qualified teachers must be ended, says INTO general secretary…Tue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Time to sharpen quills and quipsThe closing date for An Chomhairle Leabharlanna young writers essay competition is fast approachingTue Feb 27 2001 - 00:00
Anorexia affecting nine-year-oldsChildren as young as nine are suffering from anorexia, according to Dr John Griffin, director of the eating disorders programme…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Plan to improve children's livesThe National Children's Strategy is now under way, following its introduction to the county and city development boards (CDBs…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Factfile: Set DesignProduction designers working in film and television are members of SIPTU those working in Theatre join equity.Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Movement to break down barriersEzimotion is a new dance experience for teenagers, designed to develop their creativity and confidence through movement.Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
Keeping an eye on the main pictureSet designers - or production designers, as they are more generally known - find their career opportunities in television, film…Tue Feb 20 2001 - 00:00
