With just over a week to go to this year’s Leaving Certificate, we take a quick look at how best to approach your final few days before the exams kick off with some last minute advice for Leaving Cert students. Last Minute Advice for Leaving Cert Students Revision Have a plan in place. At this stage […]
New research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental effect on the mental health of young Irish adults. Growing Up in Ireland COVID-19 survey has been published by the ESRI and produced in partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). Poor mental health Carried out in December 2020 […]
This year, World Mental Health Day is on 10th October and continues to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Ahead of the day, we want to take a look at College, Covid & Mental Health and how important it is that we do everything […]
Back in 2009, the Sultan of Brunei paid £15,000 for his favourite barber, who usually charges £30, to fly in luxury from London. It goes to show that a talented hairstylist can expect very loyal customers! A recent survey found that beauticians and hairdressers are some of the happiest workers in the UK. That is […]
What Is Horticulture? Over the past decade or so, there a rising demand for locally grown Irish produce. There are several reasons for this, including a growing population. In addition, Irish farmers have renewed focus on under-developed crops such as raspberries and herbs. With this, there are also increased prospects for careers in horticulture. Horticulture […]
What is BioScience? BioScience is any science that deals with the structure and behavior of living organisms These sciences encompass a broad area of specialist subjects linked to the study of living organisms and the science behind ‘life’. Bioscience courses cover a number of different areas, such as biology botany biotechnology genetics microbiology molecular biology, biophysics, and biochemistry ornithology plant science psychology sport […]
Have you ever thought about becoming a video game designer, developing visual content for games? Are you interested in playing a part in plotting a video game’s storyline, shaping its characters, creating its dialogue, managing its look and sculpting its sound? There is a team of people involved in the creation of video games and […]
What is Business Information Systems? Business information systems (BIS) provide information that organizations can use to manage themselves more efficiently and effectively, typically through the use of computer systems and technology. Hardware, software, data, procedures (design, development, and documentation), and people are the primary components of business information systems. The worlds of business and technology […]
TU Dublin has released its annual Cost of Living Guide for the 2022/23 academic year. Amongst the findings the report features the monthly cost of living estimated at €684 for those living at home and €1,478 for those living away. For anyone starting college in September, it’s important to be aware that along with the […]
On 21st September 2020, the Royal Irish Academy hosted an Online Conversation, Perspectives and Pathways in a Time of Crisis, which explored a safe return to campus and the issue of how to ensure the protection of our communities, students and staff, as we embark on a new academic year in a time of Covid. […]