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Amii McKeever on 13 Oct 2021
When the stars align
Following on from last week’s Cutting Through The Bull on the fast fashion industry, Amii McKeever speaks to Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher living her sustainable fashion dream.
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.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Studying Abroad: tales from Poland
Want to study abroad? Have you considered Poland? The Medical Poland Admission Office announced recently that EU applications have seen a huge increase this year, up 136%, writes Fiona Alston.
Janine Kennedy on 28 Jul 2021
‘We came out one morning and there was the bull in the treehouse’
Philip and Liz Quinn specialise in sculptures, conservation and restoration. They raise Highland Cattle and recently acquired two of the royal herd from Balmoral in Scotland. In conversation with Janine Kennedy
Luke McDermott on 07 Jul 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.
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 May 2021
Podcast: school isn’t the be-all and end-all
Maria O’Halloran wasn’t the biggest fan of school, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in an industry she’s passionate about. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Irene Bermingham on 12 May 2021
Funding available for ag master’s
UCD’s distance learning master’s programme in agricultural extension and innovation, funded by Macra Skillnet, educates students on communicating with and supporting farmers.
Ask Miriam on 05 May 2021
Dear Miriam: I’m not happy about my daughter pursuing a career in art
Dear Miriam, my daughter wants to go to art college and I’m very unhappy about it
Contributor on 21 Apr 2021
Podcast: Help for the families of people with depression
A reader has written to us regarding her husband who suffers from depression and the effect it is having on her and their children. We have asked Claire Forde, a counsellor from Kerry, to respond
Irene Bermingham on 25 Jan 2021
Accelerate your digital skills for new career opportunities
Whether you are temporarily unemployed or working from home, it’s good to know the career supports and services available during these challenging times.
Peter McCann on 28 Oct 2020
Going back to the books
CAFRE lecturer John Fegan tells Peter McCann about his experience as a mature student and options for part-time study.
Niall Hurson on 09 Sep 2020
Going to College 2020: tips and tricks
With CAO offers around the corner, we look at some of the best tips and tricks to prepare you for your college years.
Amii McKeever on 26 Aug 2020
New ag science course a cause for concern
Agricultural science students working towards Leaving Cert 2021 have been unable to carry out the project that makes up 25% of their mark. Amii McKeever writes
Amii McKeever on 26 Aug 2020
Examination of the new ag science course impossible – IASTA
Agricultural science students working towards Leaving Cert 2021 have been unable to carry out the project that makes up 25% of their mark. Amii McKeever spoke with IASTA PRO Johnny Gleeson
Contributor on 22 Jul 2020
Clover: a treat for bees but no salvation in 2020
For most beekeepers in Ireland, clover and the briar provide their main crop of honey but the collection window is only a few weeks and weather dependent. Writes beekeeper Willie O'Byrne
Amy Forde on 22 Jul 2020
Trained farmer views of the Green Cert
Amy Forde speaks to two young farmers who hold the Green Cert of their experience of the course.
Odile Evans on 15 Jul 2020
New graduate course for agri-food SMEs
The UCC Diploma in Management Practice (Agriculture and Agri-Food) is a level seven offering for agri-food graduates working for SMEs.
Odile Evans on 17 Jun 2020
Lifting innovation in Monaghan
Combilift is looking for applicants to its traineeship and apprenticeship programmes, Odile Evans writes
Odile Evans on 27 May 2020
SUSI open for applications for 2020-21 academic year
SUSI, the national grant awarding authority, has opened its online application system for academic year 2020-21.
Ask Miriam on 01 Apr 2020
‘Everything is moving online and I’m being left behind’
Dear Miriam, at the moment everything is moving online and I’m being left behind because my skills aren’t up to scratch