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'Tackling climate change is not just for the young'
Jacqueline Hogge
Educating older people on climate change and the behavioural changes that can reduce emissions is the aim of a retired UN official delivering courses across the country, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
2 October 2024 Careers
WorldSkills Ireland: talented students and apprentices
WorldSkills Ireland 2024 is aimed at showcasing the broad variety of career opportunities in the skills sector through practical demonstrations and competitions, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Education
Agri Careers: beefing up interest in Certified Irish Angus
The Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition, which educates students on beef production, is celebrating 10 years at the National Ploughing Championships, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Agri Careers: adult students’ money struggles
With 41% of people participating in adult education struggling to pay household bills, many are opting out of education, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Careers
Special report: lifting the lid on the Hot School Meals Programme
An in-depth examination of the Hot School Meals Programme shows a lack of local food suppliers is restricting the success of the scheme in rural schools. Jacqueline Hogge and Janine Kennedy report.
18 September 2024 Features
Ag science decline continues as concerns heighten
Following the Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers, it is a worrying time for the future of the industry, with a decline of students interested in studying agriculture, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 September 2024 News
Consumer: unleashing your financial freedom
From setting up a bank account to availing of grants, it’s time to prepare financially for starting college, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Consumer
Stay clear of accommodation scams
As students scramble to find accommodation, many landlords are taking advantage of new tenants with an increase in scams, here is what you need to look out for, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Careers
Rural Ireland students struggling with accommodation shortages
Survey results show, 84% of agriculture science students are worried about the impact commuting will have on their academia as more students are being forced to drive to college, writes Sarah McIntosh
28 August 2024 Education
Student meals on a budget
Eating well on a budget is possible with proper planning, writes Nessa Robbins.
28 August 2024 Education
How to live in a shared college house
With the college term starting next month, many students will be moving out of home for the first time, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Careers
Where to turn to if you need support
With many students and parents navigating through the Leaving Cert results, CAO offers and going to college, it is important to know where to go when you need help, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education