Funds Academy Annual Conference Focuses on Shaping the Future of Funds

The Funds Academy (a HCI Pillar 3 joint initiative by Munster Technological University (MTU) and South East Technological University (SETU) hosted their second annual conference around the Future of Funds on Wednesday 24th April in the picturesque surroundings of Hotel Minella in Clonmel, Tipperary.  The packed agenda focused on providing a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and…

MTU Crawford College of Art and Design to host two-day celebration of renowned theatre practitioner Julian Boal

MTU Crawford College of Art and Design will host a two-day celebration and series of events with internationally renowned theatre practitioner Julian Boal at the end of April. The events will include a book launch of “Theatre of the Oppressed and Its Times” by Julian Boal, and a special talk by José Soeiro, a Portuguese…

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS

Innovation, sustainability, and social impact are at the heart of start-up ideas presented at the IGNITE Awards & Showcase in the Hub, University College Cork last evening (April 17th).   The start-ups are working on innovative new products and services in the areas of water conservation, waste and the circular economy, mental health and wellbeing,…

Simon Coveney T.D. Awards Certificates to Young Adults with Down Syndrome in MTU Home Economics Pilot Programme

Simon Coveney T.D. will present awards at a graduation ceremony at MTU’s Department of Tourism & Hospitality on Friday, 12th April, where the first group of students with Down Syndrome in Ireland, along with MTU’s BA (Hons) Home Economics and Business students, will be recognised together for their participation in a very unique pilot programme.  …

First group graduate from the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship

The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, a three-year programme leading to a nationally recognised QQI Level 6 Qualification in Hairdressing, was launched in 2022 to open doors to a hairdressing career with many exciting and varied opportunities including self-employment, film and media work and international travel – and its first set of apprentices showcased all the skills…