Giving Girls a HeadStart
On December 19th, Paula from Momentum proudly presented the WP2 Visual Resource Showcase at an engaging event in Leitrim. The audience included members from both of the project’s target groups: young women curious about AI and educators eager to inspire the next generation. The showcase received an overwhelmingly positive response, sparking insightful conversations about the […]
Highlights from the Irish eWBL Multiplier Event
On October 16, 2024, the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) hosted a workshop to explore remote internships’ potential. Momentum organised the event as part of the eWBL (digital work-based learning) project which brought together a mix of educators, employers, students, and placement professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of work-based learning (WBL) in the […]
Launch of ATU’s Atlantic Sustainable Tourism Observatory Ireland
Ensuring Ireland is a Great Place to Live and a Great Place to Visit! May 2024 Hey all I am delighted to share much-needed big news in the Irish tourism scene! As you probably know from my profile, I am a loyal follower and supporter of ATU, particularly the Sligo body. Back in 2004, I […]
A Virtual Work-based Placement
By Sandra Besa Longmore. As work is increasingly delivered remotely, a new and digital form of Work-Based Learning (WBL) is required to help interns, such as myself, transition from face-to-face higher education to working remotely. Approaching the end of my Master’s programme, I found it quite difficult to find internship positions for international students in […]
Momentum shortlisted in the annual Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards
Momentum Educate + Innovate has been shortlisted in the annual Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards in the Partnership with a Social Enterprise category. This category, which is sponsored by The Department of Rural and Community Development, recognises businesses engaging through collaborative means to increase the impact of social enterprise. The nomination acknowledges our work […]
Momentum to Host Celebration of Belonging
We are inviting members of the Leitrim community to come celebrate with us Belonging on Saturday the 26th of August at St. George’s Heritage and Visitor Centre in Carrick on Shannon. This event is part of our Bestie Club where we celebrate intercultural and intergenerational exchanges of learning. We will feature Polish artist Kasia Religa […]
New project launches to accelerate the future potential of Higher Education institutions
A new research and innovation project, Accelerate Future HEI, which focuses on supporting and enhancing the capability of higher education institutions (HEIs), launched in Amsterdam on 18th January 2023. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can positively impact regional and Europe-wide social and economic development through education, research and engagement. However, they require targeted support to enhance […]
Sanja’s Story: My Move to Germany
A year and a half ago, I’ve started a new chapter in my life, again. I’ve moved countries, again, became new to the place, to the community, kick-started a new adventure for the second time in my life. The first time was when I moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Ireland in 2015. A very […]
Teach Digital Newsletter – Issue 1
Teach Digital aims to increase the digital skills and confidence of educators working with lower-skilled women from migrant and ethnic minority backgrounds. By implementing appropriate learning strategies and using digital tools to make learning digital technologies more attractive, it can help to boost professional and personal development. With this newsletter, we are pleased to present […]