A virtual education fair is a great opportunity for prospective students to speak directly to a number of colleges and higher education institutions before committing to their third-level path. So, how can you make the most of this opportunity? We offer a few ideas and areas to help you to ask questions at education fairs […]
The Irish Times reported that the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that Ireland needs to double the number of healthcare college places so that we can meet the skills demand for the health sector over the coming years – speaking at an event in Dublin last week organised by the Irish Universities Association. […]
What is Animal Welfare? Animal welfare is defined by an animal being in a good state of health, comfort, nourishment, safety, natural behavior and is not suffering from pain, fear, or distress. Animal welfare pertains to the living conditions of animals who are kept in captivity or are otherwise under human control and how the […]
Journalism is a high pressure, fast moving career. The news is constantly changing after all. Journalistic writing must have immediacy and topicality. This differentiates it from other forms of written expression. Journalists gather, assess, and report on the news. Newspapers provide a forum for public reflection and debate. Therefore they have an obligation to present […]
New research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the mental health of young Irish adults. Growing Up in Ireland COVID-19 survey has been published by the ESRI and produced in partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Poor mental health Carried out in December 2020 […]
Memories, like the corners of your mind, are unstable things at the best of times. For example, you might find it hard to recall your mother’s birthday or the name of your cat. This doesn’t bode well for the mass memorisation of facts and figures that is necessary for the Leaving Cert. However, not all […]
Should Students Have a LinkedIn Account? LinkedIn is often seen as the social networking for professionals. And while it’s true that the platform is mainly used for professional networking, it would be a mistake to think that you can’t make it work for you as a student. Not only can it be an invaluable resource […]
Applied Art is perhaps more of a vocation than a choice. “Painting,” said Edgar Degas, “is easy to do when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.” Degas understood that learning is but the first step on the road towards mastery of any art form. If that your talent would benefit from […]
Today, Monday 7th September 2020, over 60,000 students received their Leaving Cert results, this year delivered in the form of a calculated grades system. This system works to establish a student’s grade by using a process of combining teacher assessment, which is then sent to the Dept of Education for standardisation and a final grade […]
For Leaving Cert students across Ireland, CAO Round 1 offers represent that long-awaited moment. Now that the results are in, it’s time to carefully weigh your options. Here’s some advice on navigating Round 1 offers: Options Don’t panic if you didn’t get your first choice course. Look objectively at the offer(s) you did receive. Could […]