10 to lose jobs as part of college cost-cutting plans

“Ten members of staff at the National College of Ireland (NCI) in Dublin’s IFSC are to be made redundant under cost-cutting plans announced by the college president, Phillip Matthews …” (more)

[Seán Flynn, Irish Times, 14 January]

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Free college places on offer in drive to help out jobless

“The newly unemployed are struggling to sell themselves in today’s cut-throat jobs market and have to change tack to land one of those elusive jobs, experts have warned. A week-long Career Boot Camp kicked off at the National College of Ireland (NCI), which is offering 400 free college places to the those who cannot get work …” (more)

[Breda Heffernan, Independent, 17 August]

Teens benefit from early taste of college life

“An early taste of higher education is helping disadvantaged and migrant teenagers make up their minds about going to college …” (more)

[Niall Murray, Irish Examiner, 1 July]

NCI president says focus must be on education

“The new president of the National College of Ireland (NCI) has said it is vital that the education sector remains large enough to provide the skills to cope with an economic recovery. Dr Philip Matthews, who is a former Ireland rugby captain, said Ireland must try to maintain its position and reputation as a producer of a well educated workforce …” (more)

[Martha Kearns, Sunday Business Post, 7 February]

College names former rugby star as president

“Former Irish rugby captain Philip Matthews has been appointed as the new president at the National College of Ireland (NCI), based in Dublin’s Financial Services Centre. Dr Matthews joins the college from the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business, where he was director of executive education …” (more)

[Seán Flynn, Irish Times, 2 February]