#Education

by Jacqueline Spain on Apr 8th, 2015 - 1836 Views

For most of us the notion of having to travel without money seems daunting and it makes sense that an education, which can lead to a rewarding career and financial comfort, makes travelling a pleasure, easier and a lot more interesting.  Studying while you are on your way to your favourite destination... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 18th, 2013 - 2352 Views

The Future Creators 2013 kicked off on 5th November with 24 bright and brilliant teenagers from the Liberties and surrounding areas of Dublin. This year the Future Creators group is split almost 50:50, boys to girls, which has really encouraged the project coordinators who are The Digital Hub and the... 

by Damien Hughes on Dec 10th, 2013 - 2065 Views

There is a very special event taking place next week at the Computer Clubhouse, which is run by The South West Inner City Network (SWICN), an umbrella organisation for groups such as ourselves in this part of the city. The SWICN Computer Clubhouse is to hold it’s annual showcase, which presents... 

by Damien Hughes on Nov 8th, 2013 - 2578 Views

The SWICN crew have come up with an excellent mini-course for locals who are interested in learning how to make movies. Starting on the 13th of November, the course will teach adults the basics in a range of aspects relating to creating digital films. You will learn about scriptwriting, story boarding,... 

by Damien Hughes on Nov 2nd, 2013 - 2574 Views

On the 20th of November a host of colleges, education institutes and experts will converge on the Gresham Hotel in O’Connell Street, to let Dublin city residents know about their options for education and further training. This looks like a very useful event for those who wish to re-start their... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Feb 18th, 2013 - 6930 Views

This article outlines ways in which you can take up education opportunities and retain your Social Welfare Payment. Key Providers: Vocational Education Committees (VECs) are statutory education bodies that administer secondary and adult education by providing a wide range of services. VECs also administer... 

by Fountain Resource Group on Mar 8th, 2011 - 1815 Views

Computers are unavoidable these days, the libraries we use no longer hold paper references but digital ones, the blackboard in our schools has been replaced by a glass screen, our most personal details live on hospital hard drives. The internet as a phenomenon that has changed how we think about music,... 

by FRG.ie Admin on Dec 24th, 2010 - 7584 Views

I was speaking the other night about learning and what it means to me. I have always considered myself to be curious by nature so learning came naturally to me. When I was 9 months old, my mother had to strap me into the pram while my twin sister was not restrained. Apparently, I was always trying to... 

by Alan Finn on Oct 28th, 2010 - 1696 Views

Recently I was given a cert for computers in the Guinness hop store hosted by the Digital Hub, here in Dublin 8. Despite living 10 minutes walk from the hops store I was never in it and today opened a new door for me. Before the ceremony began, I decided to venture up to the Sky bar; I enjoyed a bird’s...