Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

University of Galway engaging with the Green Lab Certification Programme, is saving 10-30% on energy by raising freezer temperatures by 10 degrees.    Climate Action Mandate, Pillar 4, Ways of Working #ClimateAction #climateactionplan2024 Science Foundation Ireland EU Science, Research and Innovation Patrick O'Donovan TD

Patrick O'Donovan TD

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD and Simon Harris today announced the 18 competitors representing Team Ireland at the 2024 WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France in September. Team Ireland will compete in areas including Industrial Mechanics, Beauty Therapy, Restaurant Service, Cloud Computing, Digital Construction, and Cyber Security WorldSkills Ireland WorldSkills International #TeamIreland #WSI2024 #skillschangelives read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFDjWHHK

Apprentices are your future skilled and qualified workforce. The next step is to recruit one more apprentice.... Get in touch with futurebuilding@welfare.ie if you are looking for help with recruitment in the Construction Sector Free advertising of apprenticeship vacancies on www.jobsireland.ie #futurebuilding #generationapprenticeship #workwithintreo Jobs Ireland

Meet Shane - a teacher in the Plumbing arena at METAC, sharing his thoughts on the main tools Plumbers, like @plumber_emmalouise, need to have for Phase 2 of their apprenticeship. #BuildingHeroes #BuildingHeroesIRL #BuildSustainableCareers #NextGenCareers #ConstructionHeroes #buildingthefuture #BuildSustainableCareers #womeninconstruction

Part 1 of 2: In this video, Ian R. gives some guidance for applying for City Planning courses from overseas. Irish colleges and courses have a great reputation internationally (in construction courses and beyond), so this overview will be helpful for those considering applying from abroad. #BuildingHeroes #BuildingHeroesIRL #BuildSustainableCareers #NextGenCareers #ConstructionHeroes #buildingthefuture #BuildSustainableCareers

Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD today welcomed news that Ireland has climbed two places to 7th among EU Member States on the European Innovation Scoreboard. #europeaninnovationscoreboard2024 “We have set an ambitious vision under Impact 2030 to ensure that Ireland’s collective investment in research and innovation makes as big a difference as possible to as many people as possible" read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqztRbgq

The implementation of the Climate Action Plan and Public Sector Climate Action Mandate within the tertiary sector plays a pivotal role in supporting Ireland’s commitment to a climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich, and carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The sector recognises the urgency to act now, not only for ourselves but also for future generations. Watch for more videos over the coming weeks. Science Foundation Ireland University College Dublin University College Cork Maynooth University University of Galway Technological University Dublin #LWETB #climatefriday

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Patrick O'Donovan today announced the expansion of third level courses for students with intellectual disabilities under the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH 4) From September, eight courses will be rolled out for students with intellectual disabilities. Three courses will commence from January 2025 including an additional course in TUS which has been approved. All courses will be free. Full story 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW3VcDme

Handpainted sign for a child's bedroom. There's a lot more planning  and preparation than we might think! This is a recent project shared  by @elmobates_ a painting apprentice. #BuildingHeroes #BuildingHeroesIRL #BuildSustainableCareers #NextGenCareers #ConstructionHeroes #buildingthefuture #BuildSustainableCareers