Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

Bank of Ireland has launched an expanded AI and data training programme for its workforce. New research shows 72% of Irish adults expect organisations handling essential services to upskill staff in artificial intelligence.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Professor Georgina Andrews, Vice-Chancellor and CEO of Bath Spa University, has been appointed to the judging panel for the Education Awards 2026, bringing extensive experience in higher education leadership, business education, and institutional governance to the role. Andrews' career spans legal practice, business school leadership, and university executive leadership, with a sustained focus on student-centred learning and widening access to higher education.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Willie Donnelly, Director of Research and Innovation at THEA, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for the Education Awards 2026, bringing extensive experience in academic research, technology transfer, and higher education governance. As former President of Waterford Institute of Technology and creator of the TSSG/Walton Institute research centre, Donnelly secured over €100 million in competitive funding and established multiple campus companies, including FeedHenry, which was acquired by Red Hat.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

China-based Huawei has launched an AI Education Center solution for institutions globally. The technology company provides integrated infrastructure enabling education providers to deliver artificial intelligence training and research capabilities.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Chartered Institute of Building in the UK has called for a national construction careers campaign to address sector skills shortages. The professional body advocates coordinated promotion of construction career pathways.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BAM has delivered a training hub at Yeovil College in the UK to boost construction skills development. The facility provides students with specialist equipment and learning environments aligned with industry requirements.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Derry school has launched Northern Ireland's first primary-level careers programme. The initiative introduces career exploration and workplace awareness to young pupils, establishing foundations for future education and employment pathway decisions.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Skillnet Ireland has published a three-year strategy for enterprise workforce development. The government-backed organisation targets skills through industry networks, supporting competitiveness and digital transformation across Irish businesses.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland has announced STEM funding through the Discover Programme 2026 for science communication and public engagement. The government scheme enables organisations to deliver projects promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics accessibility.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Compass Education, a statutory compliant and fully integrated school management system, has been named Gold Sponsor of The Education Awards 2026, reflecting its commitment to empowering Irish schools through streamlined operations, enhanced parental engagement, and actionable insights for educators. Trusted by over 5,000 schools worldwide, Compass combines more than 40 connected modules to simplify administration, improve efficiency, and support holistic school community wellbeing.