Upskill for the Future with a Springboard+ Course at Maynooth University
Looking to boost your employability, pivot into a growing industry, or gain a competitive edge? Maynooth University is offering a range of Springboard+ funded postgraduate programmes designed to equip you with the skills most in demand by today’s employers.

SETU will offer several hundred Springboard-funded places for 2025/26 across a range of disciplines.  All courses will start in September and there will be information about the specific courses funded at the
Open Evening on Wednesday 11th of June. 
Open Evening - Click here to register

What’s Possible by 2030?

Accelerating Change Through the Responsible and Fair Use of Data, Digital, and AI

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless and Minister of State Marian Harkin launched the Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform at the National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas. The new national online platform aims to empower Ireland’s construction sector to meet its housing and infrastructure targets by fast-tracking the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

A recent report shows Ireland’s Life Long Learning (LLL) participation rate has increased to 16%. The report highlights significant progress with ‘formal’ and ‘non-formal’ learning with the Mid-East region ranking well.  Full report here

Upcoming sustainability courses at the AMTCE

AMTCE trainings for the advanced manufacturing sector are practically orientated, with hands on experience using state of the art equipment, delivered by leading industry trainers in response to identified industry needs.

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