Education
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
Hotel chain to tackle chef staff shortage
Hospitality company The Talbot Collection is introducing a new training programme for chefs to encourage more people into the sector and reduce the countrywide chef deficit, writes Fiona Alston
Contributor on 13 Oct 2021
Laurence Shalloo talks about his career from low points to high honours
From discovering a passion for studying at third-level to his current role at Teagasc Moorepark and to being awarded an ASA Fellowship, Laurence Shalloo recalls his career with Fiona Alston.
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.
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.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
The Leaving Cert year: stress for both students and parents
There is no denying the stress that comes as part and parcel with the Leaving Cert year. Helen Dillon is on hand to help both students and their parents to cope with the pressure it brings, 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.
Rachel Donovan on 01 Oct 2021
Frank O’Mara appointed new Teagasc director
Friday marks the first day of Professor Frank O’Mara’s tenure as director of Teagasc.
Contributor on 29 Sep 2021
James Whelan Butchers on the lookout for butcher apprenticeship
James Whelan Butchers is calling for applications to its three-year butcher apprenticeship at their Butcher Academy, writes Fiona Alston.
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.
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Sep 2021
Education key to increasing the number of female farmers
Education, farm names and culture were some of the issues raised at a Dáil committee discussion around increasing the number of women in farming.
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
Anne O'Donoghue on 15 Sep 2021
Laura Grant is taking part in this year’s Ploughing Match
Laura Grant hadn’t ploughed much ground before her first ploughing match. Ten years later, it’s a different story. She’s taking part in the Farmerette class at this week’s Ploughing Championships.
Ask Miriam on 08 Sep 2021
Dear Miriam: I can’t get my son to study for his Leaving Cert
Dear Miriam, my son won’t do any work for his Leaving Cert and I’m at my wits’ end with him