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14 May 2026
Ministers Lawless, Foley, and Harkin announce launch of new Social Care apprenticeship at UCC and MTU
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin TD, today announced a new and exciting Social Care apprenticeship, which will provide 55 additional training places for social care workers from September 2026.
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First Irish study of trauma-informed practice in schools finds positive impact on pupil wellbeing and learning
Improved pupil wellbeing, better emotional regulation and greater readiness to learn linked to trauma informed approaches in schools. Research finds whole school approaches contribute to stronger engagement with education Study highlights schools’ vital role as safe and supportive spaces in communities experiencing disadvantage.
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Ireland’s first all-island prison education toolkit launched
University College Cork, Cork Prison, Queen’s University Belfast and Hydebank Wood Secure College launch prison education toolkit to break barriers across higher education and justice systems. The toolkit aims to challenge stigma associated with the criminal justice system while promoting more inclusive pathways to education, learning and social justice. Lived experience of criminal justice and injustice is central to the toolkit, ensuring perspectives that have historically been excluded from policy, practice and public discourse are valued.
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27 Apr 2026
UCC launches Future Humanities Institute
Future Humanities Institute to address the human dimensions of today’s most urgent global challenges. New institute to drive collaboration across arts, culture, social sciences, environmental sciences and technology. Humanities-led research aims to shape policy and support a more equitable and sustainable future.
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