Month: December 2018

The state of engineering

The state of engineering

Engineering 2018 is a report from Engineers Ireland tracking developments in an Ireland recovering from the economic downturn, with increasing demand for expertise being rewarding with improved salaries and opportunities Engineering 2018 is a new barometer for the engineering profession in Ireland, capturing trends in engineering employment, perspectives and education. The report is based primarily…

Fencing – teaching the cut and thrust of a new sport

Fencing – teaching the cut and thrust of a new sport

By Patrick Dight – Coach with Munster Blades Fencing Club The sport of fencing is one of the original Modern Olympic disciplines and has been practiced in Ireland since 1906. The national governing body Fencing Ireland (Pionsóireacht Éireann) operate an Interschool fencing programme to foster collaboration and competition between schools.  The objective of the sport…

Adventure starts with Zipit Forest Adventures

Adventure starts with Zipit Forest Adventures

Zipit Forest Adventures is a treetop high ropes course set in beautiful Coillte forests in Dublin, Cork and Roscommon. A place where students can enjoy an exhilarating and challenging outdoor activity in a natural setting, building confidence, teamwork and self-esteem. Swing into cargo nets, whizz down ziplines, trek across a floating bridge and be immersed…

Studying psychology at the University of Pécs

Studying psychology at the University of Pécs

Psychology is challenging, exciting and useful, and is now one of the most popular University subjects in Europe. As the study of behaviour, it has close links with the biological and social sciences as well as with the humanities such as philosophy and literature. At the University of Pécs you may study psychology as a…

Nursing & Midwifery at UCD

Nursing & Midwifery at UCD

Are you empathetic and reliable, a team player with good communication skills and an analytical, problem-solving mind? If so… …Nursing or Midwifery is your ideal career Choosing nursing or midwifery as a career opens up a world of job opportunities that will sustain you throughout your working life.  You will become a professional clinician capable of…

Ireland’s top ranked School of Nursing and Midwifery

Ireland’s top ranked School of Nursing and Midwifery

Choosing a career is one of the biggest life decisions you will make and with so many options for nursing or midwifery education you may ask: “Why choose Trinity?”. Top ranking School For the past three years the QS University ranking agency has measured the nursing subject. The School of Nursing and Midwifery in Trinity…

Horticulture as a career path

Horticulture as a career path

The Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture is located in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin’s northside suburb of Glasnevin. At this location we teach full time courses in Horticulture at Level 5 (Certificate, 1 year), Level 6 (Advanced Certificate, 1 year) and Level 7 (Ordinary Degree, 3 years). We have approximately 200 students from all…

Study in Hungary for  a range of qualifications

Study in Hungary for a range of qualifications

Studying in Hungary has provided an alternative for many Irish students to access a number of qualifications in recent years.  Aspiring doctors, physiotherapist and vets, amongst many other disciplines have used universities and colleges in Hungary to kickstart their careers.  These subjects and qualifications can be accessed online through http://www.studyhungary.hu which provides comprehensive information about…

What is Social Care?

What is Social Care?

Social care is a profession where people work in partnership with those who experience marginalisation, disadvantage or special needs.  Social care workers professionally guide, challenge and support those entrusted to their care toward achieving their maximum potential.   Social care workers may work, for example, with children and adolescents in residential care; people with learning…

Make your move to Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Make your move to Sallynoggin College of Further Education

For over 50 years, Sallynoggin College has earned a well- deserved reputation for excellence in the area of Further Education with many students having achieved international recognition in the areas of Sports, Fashion, Art and Photography to mention just a few.  We offer a diverse range of courses outside the CAO points system, leading to…