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Grants Report, December 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Dec 2016

Grants Report, December 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Report: Official Sherry Educator Programme 2016, Diarmuid Cawley Nov 2016

Report: Official Sherry Educator Programme 2016, Diarmuid Cawley

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Sherry is a unique wine with a global reach but with a very specific local image. Its place of origin is the far southern corner of Spain's Andalucia province. For a wine to be be called a Sherry it must be produced within the 'Sherry Triangle' of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda, three towns that make up the region. The wines must be fortified. Many are aged in solera systems for fractional blending and consistency. Their unique taste profile make them excellent for pairing with many traditional and contemporary global cuisines. The …


Grants Report, November 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Nov 2016

Grants Report, November 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, October 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Oct 2016

Grants Report, October 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, September 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Sep 2016

Grants Report, September 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, August 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Aug 2016

Grants Report, August 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby Jul 2016

National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby

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The overall aim of this project is to determine the role that spatial ability plays in academic success in STEM disciplines across all levels of the Irish education system. Research studies carried out across many countries, including Ireland, have shown that spatial skills and reasoning play a central role in determining a student’s perceptions of STEM subjects and disciplines, and significantly impacts on their ability to succeed in these areas. This research is being carried out to establish the levels of spatial ability across all levels of education in Ireland and to introduce education interventions and learning activities to increase …


Grants Report, June 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Jun 2016

Grants Report, June 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, May 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University May 2016

Grants Report, May 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, April 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Apr 2016

Grants Report, April 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Grants Report, March 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Mar 2016

Grants Report, March 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Profile Of Business In The Traditional Design Sectors, Con Kennedy Jan 2016

Profile Of Business In The Traditional Design Sectors, Con Kennedy

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This research report illustrates the findings form the “Profile of Business in the Traditional Design Sectors”. This research was commissioned by the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland as part of the Year of Irish Design (ID1025) which is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and was under taken on their behalf by Con Kennedy. The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of the size, location and demographic of design practices and business in the Republic of Ireland. For the purpose of this report, the agreed sectors and design sectors to research were: • …


Listen Up: Reflections On The Cdi And Hse Speech And Language Services In Tallaght West: Chit Chat, Noirin Hayes, Judy Irwin Jan 2016

Listen Up: Reflections On The Cdi And Hse Speech And Language Services In Tallaght West: Chit Chat, Noirin Hayes, Judy Irwin

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Grants Report, January 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Jan 2016

Grants Report, January 2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Annual Report Fact Sheet, Fy2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University Jan 2016

Annual Report Fact Sheet, Fy2016, Grants And Foundation Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Listen Up: Reflections On The Cdi And Hse Speech And Language Services In Tallaght West: Early Intervention, Speech And Language, Noirin Hayes, Judy Irwin Jan 2016

Listen Up: Reflections On The Cdi And Hse Speech And Language Services In Tallaght West: Early Intervention, Speech And Language, Noirin Hayes, Judy Irwin

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The early intervention approach described in this report, which was developed by CDI and evaluated by Dr. Noirin Hayes and Judy Irwin, engages both parents and teachers in a meaningful partnership via a three-pronged approach, whereby the therapist works with the child and the parent/carer and the Early Years practitioner or teacher.We have long recognised in other domains, such as health promotion and youth crime prevention, that no single agency or discipline can fully resolve difficulties and this learning has been integrated here to inform an innovative and effective model that brings added value, minimises stigma and employs an early …


Towards 2030 : A Framework For Building A World-Class Post-Compulsory Education System For Wales, Ellen Hazelkorn Jan 2016

Towards 2030 : A Framework For Building A World-Class Post-Compulsory Education System For Wales, Ellen Hazelkorn

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This report is being produced at a significant and opportune juncture in the development of education in Wales, across the UK, and internationally. Around the world, education is widely recognised as bringing “significant benefits to society, not only through higher employment opportunities and income but also via enhanced skills, improved social status and access to networks.”2 Yet, today, globalization, technological and demographic change, and the combined effects of the prolonged nature of the Great Recession, resource absorption challenges, and accelerating economic competitiveness are placing considerable pressures on education to deliver and demonstrate better value and benefit for citizens and society.3 …