A fresh challenge: How a return to study can benefit your career and your outlook on life. The pressures of developing and sustaining a professional career can be significant, but the benefits of taking a step back and seeing where you could improve your skills, and how that could boost your own career, are equally […]
Being able to speak a second language is like having a precious commodity. In recent years, the demand has surged for employees with foreign language skills. Ireland could do better in the multilingualism stakes. The vast majority – over ninety percent – of people in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden can […]
It may sometimes feel like Irish politics is exclusively dominated by outgoing, high-profile personalities, but there is also room in the political world for people who wish to work in a more behind-the-scenes capacity. A qualification in Political Science is perfect for anyone looking to get involved in any section of this area. Thinking of […]
The time has come for the Celtic Phoenix to stop parading its flash (green?) fur coat and surgically reshaped shiny beak and step up to the plate; we face stiff competition for investment, from Eastern Europe and Asia in particular. A call for upskilling across all branches of the Irish economy has rang out, and […]
If you’re thinking about a postgraduate course in Women’s Studies, now is certainly the time. In the wake of the #MeToo movement and #TimesUp, gender issues and equality are on the forefront of a lot of conversations. And heated ones at that. The political climate worldwide is shifting, ebbing and flowing to the left and […]
Are you fascinated by pushing scientific boundaries to create knowledge and innovations that better human lives? Does conducting experiments and analyzing data appeal as much as seeing research discoveries transform into applied products or medical treatments? Then a career in industry-led research across sectors like biopharmaceuticals, medical technology or genetics may hold incredible potential for […]
Media Production is a blanket term for an industry which has shifted greatly over the past number of years; the digital revolution changed all things related to media. Every iPhone user is a potential journalist, anyone with an internet connection can be a broadcaster. The changing online landscape has, in some ways, democratised the form, […]
Whether it’s during your postgraduate study or in your first job, the chances are that you will have to give a presentation at a relatively early stage, so let’s take a look at what you should focus on to make it a great one. Beat those nerves The main concerns for anyone doing a presentation […]
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in tertiary education refers to a framework for developing flexible learning environments and materials that can accommodate different learning styles, abilities, disabilities, and other needs among diverse students. What is Universal Design in Tertiary Education? Multiple means of representation – Presenting course content in different formats like text, audio, video, […]
The Aleen Cust Library at Mountbellew Agricultural College, Co. Galway opened today, 16th October 2023. So Who Was Aleen Cust? Before women were widely accepted in many professions, Aleen Cust shattered expectations by becoming Ireland’s first female veterinary surgeon in the early 1900s. Her pioneering career opened doors for women in veterinary medicine. Developing a […]