Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD announced that two innovative climate action projects have been awarded €7.6 million in funding under the Human Capital Initiative.
Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “We are living in rapidly changing times. The rate of technological advances, the impacts of climate change and global health issues are transforming how we live at an incessant rate.
“Our education system as the cradle of ideas and innovative thinking is well placed to develop graduates who can respond to this rapid rate of change and anticipate future challenges. It can equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to navigate the 21st century.
“Today’s announcement will allow institutions to respond to emerging skills needs and will act as catalysts for further innovation and models for replication across the higher education system.”
The Human Capital Initiative, which was announced by the Government in Budget 2019, is an initiative which provides a €300m investment of National Training Fund monies to enable our Higher Education system to respond more rapidly to the changes and challenges we face. These two projects will bring the total number of projects funded under the HCI pillar 3 to 24.
