education
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.
David Wright on 12 May 2021
£10m for CAFRE/AFBI beef facilities
New beef research facilities at CAFRE and AFBI have finally been given the green light
on 05 May 2021
Getting trained up for a post-COVID-19 world
Solas has launched a new campaign highlighting the diversity offered by Further Education and Training (FET).
Irene Bermingham on 03 May 2021
Seminar: IFA's new HR service for farmer employers
The upcoming IFA employment seminar aims to address and inform members on the legislative, legal and insurance issues that may impact a farmer employer.
Irene Bermingham on 30 Apr 2021
IBEC aims to inspire and inform with TY virtual careers event
On Wednesday 5 May, IBEC hosts TYTalks21, a virtual careers and education event for all TY students nationwide.
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Apr 2021
Katherine’s Country: a challenging year for students
This past year will have left scars on students. Both parents and students will be worried about the next steps. It is important to talk about the issues.
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
Returning to the workforce
Gina Oglesby of Back to Work Connect understands just how difficult it can be to take the first step to returning to work, after a long period at home.
Irene Bermingham on 26 Apr 2021
Register now: UCD School of Agriculture course information evenings
This week UCD is hosting free online information sessions for prospective students of the school of agriculture and food science upcoming courses, writes Irene Bermingham.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘I planted my own potatoes for the first time’
Loughfouder National School in Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co Kerry, partook in the fourth Incredible Edibles educational task: preparing and cooking food.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Student blogs: farm trials and pedigree dairy herds
The ASA professional work experience bursary presents undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills and commercial experience on farm. Writes Irene Bermingham.
Irene Bermingham on 19 Apr 2021
Apprenticeship support announced for employers and employees
The Government's five-year apprenticeship plan was announced on Monday. Irene Bermingham looks at the figures and supports in place for both employees and employers.
Niall Hurson on 14 Apr 2021
Teagasc to launch farmer professional development service this year
The new service has been introduced in line with recommendations of the Education Vision Report published by Teagasc in 2018.
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
The Purple Potato Project
Primary school pupils in the Lisburn area are busy learning about growing and cooking, as part of the recently announced educational Purple Potato Project.
on 14 Apr 2021
Munster Technological University - National Centre of Agricultural Engineering
With virtual launch events in April and May, MTU Kerry Campus prepares students for a diverse range of careers in agriculture through the provision of excellent programme offerings.
Irene Bermingham on 13 Apr 2021
Foróige career coaching clinic in veterinary and agriculture
Foróige invites teenagers across the country to register for its free virtual career clinic this Wednesday 14 April.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
Student Diary: back to the classroom
The option between accredited grades and a sit-down exam is one that is frustrating me at the moment, writes Leaving Cert student Katelyn O’Dea
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
The place of boarding school education in modern Ireland
The choice of secondary school for your children can be a very difficult choice. Irene Bermingham looks at the option of boarding school education, contemplating both its benefits and barriers.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Apprenticeships: benefits for employers and employees alike
Following recent Government announcements about an apprenticeship action plan, Irene Bermingham looks into the €3,000 grant available to employers who choose to take on an apprentice
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Incredible Edibles class diary: ‘Getting a break from technology is so important’
For the March Incredible Edibles diary, we hear from the second-class students at St Patrick’s Primary School in Galway city
Tommy Moyles on 24 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: time to look ahead
When you’ve been spoken down to for so long, there comes a point where you eventually stop listening, writes Tommy Moyles.