Youngstock Podcast: road less travelled to lecturing for Dr Brian Leonard
Brian Leonard is now a firm student favourite among students in UCD, where his work focuses on farm succession and inheritance, diversification and rural development.
Originally intending to spend three years in Galway to do an arts degree, Brian Leonard ended up spending 13 years in the county between studies and various roles within Teagasc and Galway County Council.
Originally hoping to do primary teaching, Brian left college and began working with Teagasc exploring farm diversification options before completing a PhD in Teagasc Athenry, having previously completed a masters in rural sustainability.
After spending a stint with Galway County Council working on various projects, the teaching bug came calling again; this time lecturing in UCD.
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Now an established lecturer in the school of agriculture and food science, Brian tells us his story from his undergrad through to his current work.
He also gives an insight into some of the more unseen work completed in UCD with regards research, as well as giving some key advice for students thinking of studying agriculture.
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Brian Leonard is now a firm student favourite among students in UCD, where his work focuses on farm succession and inheritance, diversification and rural development.
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Originally intending to spend three years in Galway to do an arts degree, Brian Leonard ended up spending 13 years in the county between studies and various roles within Teagasc and Galway County Council.
Originally hoping to do primary teaching, Brian left college and began working with Teagasc exploring farm diversification options before completing a PhD in Teagasc Athenry, having previously completed a masters in rural sustainability.
After spending a stint with Galway County Council working on various projects, the teaching bug came calling again; this time lecturing in UCD.
Now an established lecturer in the school of agriculture and food science, Brian tells us his story from his undergrad through to his current work.
He also gives an insight into some of the more unseen work completed in UCD with regards research, as well as giving some key advice for students thinking of studying agriculture.
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