A blog from the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service

Education and Skills Blog Archive

Here you will find an archive of Education and Skills Blog articles published before 1 May 2022, divided into their relevant categories.

Education

Illustration of STEM education word typography: strengthening the STEM ‘artery’ will require a range of approaches
How well is the compulsory education system supporting demand for STEM skills in Northern Ireland? Skills development is critical in driving economic growth, and evidence highlights the importance of…
Suicide rate per 100,000 persons; Belfast North and Belfast West are the two constituencies with the highest average annual suicide rate
The growth of special educational needs and the implementation of new legislation point to challenges ahead. There has been a steady increase in the prevalence of special educational needs…

Higher and Further Education

Research and Innovation

Skills and Training