Right-brained thinking gives us the edge

June 10th, 2010

Original article available at http://www.fxcentre.com/news.asp?2616336

“Right-brained” thinking is a quality feature of the Irish and will help us achieve a competitive edge in innovation and the global marketplace, new research from the Irish Management Institute (IMI) today.

Irish executives and entrepreneurs are equipped with the psychological and cultural competencies that can give Ireland a competitive advantage – but only if properly supported, it concluded. Read more »

Regen 2010

June 8th, 2010

The collaborative paper on ImaginationGYM® written by Rosaleen Durkin, co-author of ImaginationGYM® in conjunction with Professor Rosemary Kilpatrick, Queens University Belfast and Senior Lecturer John Patterson from Liverpool Hope University was presented last Thursday at the Regen 2010 Conference in the University of Limerick. The paper was very well received by the attending conference delegates. John Patterson brought a wealth of research and theoretical knowledge, along with his practical on-the-ground experience, to bear on the presentation and subsequent discussions. It was a very engaging three days and we look forward to collaborating and working with the many people we met at the conference over the coming year.

Summer 2010 training schedule

June 8th, 2010

ImaginationGYM® is pleased to announce the summer 2010 training schedule for teachers and SNA’s. The training courses will take place in Dublin city centre. For more information, please visit our training section.

Regen 2010 Conference

May 20th, 2010

Rosaleen Durkin will present a paper on ImaginationGYM® at the Regen 2010 Conference – “One Road In, Many Roads Out” – in the University of Limerick. Also speaking about ImaginationGYM® as part of the presentation are Prof. Rosemary Kilpatrick from Queens University, Belfast and Prof. John Patterson from Liverpool Hope University. The theme of the conference which takes place from the 2nd to the 4th of June is “Education as a Catalyst for Regeneration” and has been jointly organised by the University of Limerick and the University of Wales Newport. The conference wil focus on recent developments and emerging lessons on the roles of education and learning in regeneration communities. For more information, please visit www.regen2010.ie.