Celebrating Excellence with the European Innovative Teaching Award
What is the European Innovative Teaching Award? The European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA) showcases outstanding teaching practices carried out as part of Erasmus+ projects. It recognises the work of teachers and schools and celebrates...
Art in Action: Painting a Picture of Life in Direct Provision
Léargas Communications Officer Niamh McClelland recently chatted with The Glucksman Senior Curator, Tadhg Crowley, and 3rd year University College Cork student, Mair Kelly, who is also ex-officio of the UCC Fáilte Refugees Society. Together, they...
World Radio Day 2021: Tuning into the Impact of VET
Radio producer and broadcaster JJ Clarke is a student of Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE). JJ honed his broadcasting skills on an Erasmus+ VET work placement in a radio station in Finland in February 2020. To mark World Radio Day...
Why Youth Work Works: Exploring its Personal and Professional Impact
Why does youth work, work? The Youth Advisory Committee Galway, which is a group of young people aged between 15 and 25 from various projects and clubs within the city and the wider county, began exploring that question through their European...
2020 Tribute: Celebrating the People, the Projects and the Positivity
In our final Insights blog of 2020, Communications Officer Niamh McClelland, reflects on the strength, resilience and innovation demonstrated by Léargas beneficiaries over the course of 2020, with unique insights from those who propelled projects...
IT Tralee and European Programmes: An Ongoing Success Story
There was considerable cause for celebration in IT Tralee last month after the college won a European Language Label Award in recognition of its achievements in the field of European projects. And while the award undoubtedly contributes to an...
Léargas Research Forum 2020: A Guide to the Presentations
On Tuesday November 10, the Léargas Research Forum looked at the impact and experience of European programmes in Ireland from 2014-2020. Six researchers discussed and shared their findings, followed by a brief Q&A section from the attendees. For...
Léargas Forum 2020: A Celebration of International Exchange Programmes
November 03 marked a particularly important date in the Léargas diary. Not only was it the day of the annual Léargas Forum, but it was also the first time our annual event took place in a virtual space!
Guiding Questions for your Erasmus Plan
In the last of three posts, Elva Duggan from our Programme Support and Development Team offers advice for organisations writing an Erasmus Plan. This is based on guidance in “Go International: a practical guide on strategic internationalisation...
The Erasmus Plan and Your Strategy Journey
In the second of three posts, Elva Duggan from our Programme Support and Development Team offers advice for organisations writing an Erasmus Plan. This is based on guidance in “Go International: a practical guide on strategic internationalisation...