Portobello Institute

Are you integrating your core business with your facility management

Cait — Tue, 04 May 2010 10:33:42 +0000

EuroFM and the International Facility Management Association will present the European Facility Management Conference 2010 – the most significant, all-encompassing educational and networking event for facility management professionals in Europe. This year’s event theme is : “Integration of Core Business and Facility Management”

Despite different world views and national cultures, facility managers are all challenged by similar issues – from demographic changes to energy management and conservation.

EFMC 2010 will host two symposia: one for business and practice, and another for research and study; thus bridging two disciplines with respect to one globe with shared challenges. Details of key note speakers above.

For those who wish to expand their professional contacts, EFMC 2010 also offers a platform for networking with delegates and speakers, as well as students, educators, professors and researchers in the field.http://www.efmc2010.com

Reggio Emilia Awesome experience.

Denise — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:33:39 +0000

I have just recently returned from Reggio Emilia in Italy and it was one of the most awesome and memorable experiences of my life. The fact that I got stuck in Italy and had to inter rail home added to the adventure of a life time. The Reggio Emilia childcare experience is inspiring and the fact that it originated from a group of parents wanting to invest in their children’s childhood experiences makes it even more inspiring. The preschools and infant toddler centers in this region are funded by the Municipal and are run to what can only be described as an impeccable standard. The day to day running of the centres is done by the teachers, artists and pedagogues but parents are 100% involved in all areas of the running and curriculum of the schools. I was struck by the sense of Unity and similar vision that everyone in the region had for the schools. I came away with a mountain of new ideas to implement in my school and for our students. Policy makers in Ireland should take lead from the respect and care that professional staff working in these centers holds for the children’s daily routines and artwork. Contact me for more information.

Navan Montessori students inspred by David Coleman.

Denise — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:07:09 +0000

The Navan Montessori class were inspired last night by David Coleman’s seminar in the Boyne Valley on “communicating with your Children”. He was captivating, giving very personal examples to explain his method of communicating with his own children. This was a great opportunity for our students to put some of the theory they have learned in class into practice. They also got the opportunity to meet many other childcare professionals working within their locality. Great evening!

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Guest Lecture in Portobello Institute

Cait — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:06:25 +0000

Portobello Institute Business Department are delighted to welcome Clare Taylor from Sustainable Energy Ireland to deliver a guest lecture on the Legislation and background of BER for non domestic buildings on Wednesday 19th May 2010 in G2.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has a mission to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices.

Clare Taylor has worked for SEAI since 2007, mostly on the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Her main focus is on energy certification of non-domestic buildings and public buildings. She meets regularly with those working on EPBD in other European countries and preparing for the recast EPBD. Clare has worked as an environmental activist, HVAC design engineer, in software and in publishing. She holds a Masters in Mechanical and Information Engineering from Oxford University. SEAI is financed by Ireland’s EU Structural Funds Programme co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union .The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has just launched a new five-year strategic plan with a mission of transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices, and a vision of making Ireland a recognised global leader in sustainable energy. http://www.seai.ie

Exciting Line up for Mentoring Session on 26th May at Ethical Fashion Week

Cait — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:21:13 +0000

Re-dress have announced a great line up of mentors for the session on the Mentoring Session on 26th May including :
Constance Harris, Fashion Editor of the Sunday Independent;
Carmel Breheny -Marketing Manager M&S
Professor Angela Woods, Head of Design Faculty NCAD;
Andreas Pettersson, noted fashion photographer,
Ethical Designer Sophie Rieu (Unicorn Design)
Fashion Designer – Eilis Boyle
Ronan Harrington – Director – Acts of Random Kindness Ltd
Carrie Ann – Rediscovery Centre Ballymun
Angela Scanlon -Fashion Stylist and Journalist
Aine Mcdonnell – Enterprise Board Mentor

We would love to hear your feedback on this event if you attend

Portobello Institute Full Time Airlines Students Visit DAA

Cait — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:04:42 +0000

Ciara Caroll from Dublin Airport Authority Airport gave an interesting insight to Portobello Institute Full Time Airlines Students in her discussion last week in Dublin Airport. She briefed the students on the operation and development of Dublin, Shannon and Cork Airports highlighting also the DAA’s involvement in domestic and international airport retail management. She described Irelands first Airport which wasd launched Thursday 19th January, 1940 in Collinstown where 14 Aerlingus Lockheed aircraft took off for Liverpool. Dublin Airport is Ireland’s busiest airport and among the 10 busiest airports in Europe. The DAA manages an average of 60,000 passengers per day and over 500 aircraft movements daily. Dublin Airport is open 24 hours a day, 364 days a year and there are 69 airlines servicing over 190 routes. Approx. There are 13,000 people employed on the airport campus in over 120 companies and approximately 1,500 employed directly by Dublin Airport Authority at Dublin Airport. This session was very informative and we wonder what Charles A Veley the world’s most travel man has to say about Dublin Airport…..