College
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Memories from agricultural college: borrowing a pair of trousers in The Kebabery
No night out is complete without an extra large doner kebab with extra chilli sauce, writes Liam Clancy, as he remembers his time in agricultural college
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Irish student flying the flag at Farmers Weekly Awards
John Halton was studying in England when he was nominated for the Farmers Weekly Awards recently. Now back home, he speaks to Fiona Alston about his education and his growing TikTok audience.
Rachel Donovan on 20 Oct 2021
Anne-Marie Butler begins tenure as head of Teagasc education
Anne-Marie Butler was appointed by the Teagasc Authority in July to deliver the Teagasc education programme across Ireland, succeeding Tony Petit.
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Budget 2022: how the budget could affect farmers
Declan McEvoy, head of tax with ifac, outlines a number of case studies involving farmers and how the budget will affect them.
Stephen Robb on 13 Oct 2021
Nine start-ups selected for UCD agtech programme
Stephen Robb profiles the nine start-up companies selected to take part in UCD’s new AgTechUCD Agccelerator Programme.
Neil Maher on 11 Oct 2021
UCD Agricultural Society announces charities for 2021/22
UCD Ag Soc has returned for the academic year of 21/22 with plenty of in-person events.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
JAM cards breaking down communication barriers in colleges
Colleges are working to become more inclusive. The introduction of JAM cards are one of the ways to encourage diversity and inclusion on-campus, writes Fiona Alston.
Ilka Denker on 04 Oct 2021
Preventing a cyber attack as a college student
From ransomware to phishing, Ilka Denker gives a break-down of everything you need to know in order to protect yourself against cyber crime.
Amii McKeever on 29 Sep 2021
Editorial: ‘I wouldn’t say anything about that, it will do you no good’
Has our upbringing – good manners and politeness – socialised women to accept sexual harassment? Amii McKeever responds to this week’s Desperate Farmwife column.
Amii McKeever on 29 Sep 2021
New short course to close the food knowledge gap for young teenagers
Airfield Estate in Dublin have launched a short course for junior cycle students. Amii McKeever caught up with head of education and research at Airfield Estate Dr Kirsty McAdoo to learn more.
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.