College
Amy Forde on 22 Sep 2021
Applications for John Feely scholarships open until October
The successful students will be selected by supervised draw and will be notified before the end of 2021.
Stephen Robb on 22 Sep 2021
Nine start-ups selected for UCD ag-tech and food-tech accelerator programme
Nine start-up companies have been selected to take part in University College Dublin’s new AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme.
Caitríona Morrissey on 15 Sep 2021
Demand and points rise for agricultural science courses
The CAO points required for many agri courses were up this year.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Housing crisis is affecting students
For those who are attending college away from home this year the advice is to get cracking on securing your accommodation, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Making the most of your college experience
Anne Mangan is a teen career development coach and mentor. She gives Fiona Alston some useful tips on how best to settle into the first year of college and get the most out of the experience
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Living and studying with COVID-19: GMIT shows us the way
The college experience was completely changed by COVID-19, now students are returning to campuses across the country. GMIT stayed open in 2020 and made it work. Fiona Alston found out how.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
‘Do not panic, do not worry’
Freshers’ Week; a smorgasbord of events organised with the sole purpose of introducing you to all your fellow first years, those introductions can spark a lifetime of friendship. Writes Fiona Alston
Katherine O'Leary on 08 Sep 2021
Katherine’s Country: back to school
This is no ordinary school year. Teachers and principals are acknowledging and understanding this and schools will do everything in their power to support students in the transition back to normality.
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
The ‘snowflake generation’ didn’t melt under pandemic exam pressure
Despite their education system being turned on its head due to the pandemic, the class of 2021 have not melted under the pressure. Well done to all.
Janine Kennedy on 07 Sep 2021
CAO 2021: points jump for some agriculture courses
The first round of CAO offers have been made public, with a few marked increases in points for agriculture-related courses throughout the country, writes Janine Kennedy.
Margaret Nolan on 06 Sep 2021
Money Mentor: college students need to be alert to avoid rental fraud
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan advises farm families with college students on how to avoid being scammed by rental fraud.
Anne O'Donoghue on 01 Sep 2021
My Country Living: Sophie Bell has amassed a big agri following on Instagram
Sophie Bell only became interested in farming during her teenage years, but since her passion for agriculture has grown immensely. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
The Dealer on 25 Aug 2021
UCD farmers' fundraising efforts remain strong
The closure of college campuses did not prevent UCD Ag Soc from raising a commendable sum for two worthy causes.
Contributor on 18 Aug 2021
Gardaí warn against student accommodation scam
Now is prime time for scammers to target students with pressure on to get accommodation sorted for the academic year. An Garda Síochána is urging students to be very vigilant, writes Fiona Alston.
Adam Woods on 04 Aug 2021
Ian Gordon (1928-2021): a true pioneer in the area of farm animal reproduction
Professor Ian Gordon was world renowned for his work in the area of oestrus synchronisation in sheep and embryo transfer in cattle.
Pat O'Toole on 31 Jul 2021
Teagasc/FBD awards a window into a new era for farming education
The students recognised by Teagasc and FBD this week for their excellence could moonlight as a Village People tribute act, such is their diversity of experience.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Jul 2021
Made in Ireland: young Limerick company forging a niche
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Limerick to catch up with Ken Smyth of Palatine Engineering to find out how the company’s first six years in business have been.
Noel Bardon on 27 Jul 2021
UCC and Kerry Group team up on dairy initiative
Kerry Group will provide resources for two students to complete the work-based post-graduate qualification programme.
Contributor on 21 Jul 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 14 Jul 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.