Careers and Education News
Contributor on 28 July 2021
A formula to success
In her new column, Caroline Murphy of West Cork Eggs shares advice and encouragement for small business owners. This week, it’s all about making a plan and reaching your goals.
Contributor on 21 July 2021
The craic and the heat in a continental piggery with 900 cows to milk
Hannah Woods is one of the lucky few UCD ag science students to travel abroad for a portion of their work placement in 2021. She tells us about her experience so far.
Contributor on 21 July 2021
UCD Students’ Union calls for more affordable campus accommodation
Affordability should be the primary driver when it comes to student accommodation and these concerns are being highlighted by the UCD Students’ Union, writes Fiona Alston
Contributor on 14 July 2021
Dundalk IT to launch part-time BSc in agriculture
Dundalk Institute of Technology is to offer a new part-time agri course, making it ideal for those who want to study but also adhere to work commitments, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 7 July 2021
Agccelerate your business with UCD
University College Dublin has launched a new accelerator programme for AgTech and FoodTech Start-Ups and are currently recruiting for any early stage AgTech or FoodTech innovators to join the programm
Luke McDermott on 7 July 2021
Carbery Group launches new postgraduate scholarship at University College Cork
West Cork-based award-winning cheese producer Carbery Group will support one postgraduate student per year on a scholarship in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) over the next five years.
Contributor on 30 June 2021
Steps to Success: making the choice to be a better you
Caroline Murphy owns and operates West Cork Eggs Ltd. In this new series, she outlines top approaches to being more productive and happy in both your life and career.
Luke McDermott on 30 June 2021
Teagasc to launch five new apprenticeship courses by 2022
Considering doing an apprenticeship? Teagasc are aiming to introduce five new land sector apprenticeships by the end of 2022.
Luke McDermott on 30 June 2021
Agri Careers: Studying veterinary abroad, plenty opportunities are available
Graduating with a doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest, Hungary, John Foley is now working full time as a vet in Clones, Co Monaghan.
Luke McDermott on 23 June 2021
Nine tips for successful virtual interviews
Virtual interviews are increasingly common due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brendan Heneghan says that as with in-person interviews, the key is to display your true self.
Luke McDermott on 23 June 2021
Agri Careers: CAFRE launches new sustainable agriculture course
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have launched a new Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture, with pathways in Land Management and Agri-Business commencing this September
Luke McDermott on 16 June 2021
Pandemic resulted in shorter placements for students
Speaking with Mark Gallagher, careers and work placement consultant for biological sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, Luke McDermott shares the impact of the pandemic on placement students.
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