Get college ready with St Anthony’s & Claddagh & St Jarlath’s Credit Unions

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

With St Anthony’s & Claddagh and St Jarlath’s Credit Unions' new student current account you will have instant access to your money with a globally accepted Mastercard® debit card, a mobile app, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Fitbit Pay, and best of all, there is free day-to-day banking for students. You also get access to Priceless® Cities, a programme available exclusively to Mastercard cardholders, which provides access to unforgettable experiences in the cities where you live and travel.

Apply online to open your credit union current account today at www.sacu.ie / www.sjcu.ie or drop into any branch.

UCD — a University for All

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

UCD continues to rank in the top 1% World-wide of higher education institutions. Since 2017 UCD is No1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability. It is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities and ranked No 1 in the US News & World Report's Best Global University Rankings 2020.

Studying English and Media Studies in NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The BA in English and Media Studies in NUI Galway is an engaging arts degree that provides students with an enlightening approach to the study of literature and culture. This course consists of the study of both Media Studies and traditional English Literature offerings.

Educate to empower – The right to education

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Galway Traveller Movement are actively working to empower members of the Traveller community to go after their right to education. Traveller families face numerous barriers in the education sector which include racism and discrimination, low expectations, marginalisation, reduced timetables, poverty, poor literacy and digital disadvantage.

These barriers create a large disparity between Travellers and non-Travellers in relation to educational attainments. Covid-19 has increased the gap for Traveller students and it is now we are beginning to see the full extent of the negative impact this is having on the Traveller community.

Consider your CAO options at St Angela’s College, Sligo

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

For those choosing their CAO preferences for September 2022,St Angela’s College invites you to explore the range of courses available in Sligo, Ireland’s next university town. Course choices at St. Angela’s College include Home Economics (including teacher education with additional subject options); Nutrition, Food and Business Management; General Nursing; and Intellectual Disability Nursing.

The college continues to provide the study of Home Economics at third level to an exceptionally high standard with a reputation that speaks for itself. The National Centre of Excellence for Home Economics was established at the college in 2021, coinciding with significant changes to the structure of its very popular teaching degrees.

HEAR and DARE access routes

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

As the normal closing date for CAO is fast approaching on February 1, 2022, students who wish to be considered for HEAR or DARE must remember to have indicated this by ticking the boxes accordingly on their CAO form before the deadline of Feb 1st 2022.

How ‘paying IT forward’ helps enrich diversity in the workplace

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

=It has been proven time and again that a diverse and inclusive workforce better supports an organisation’s success, yet the diversity challenge is far-reaching and all of ours to solve. Solutions can be complex and varied - for example, access programmes are important to reach students in need of financial support for third level education while role models and teachers are some of the most influential people in introducing female students to careers in STEM.

Atlantic Technological University to become new legal entity on April 1

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will commence its operations as a new legal entity on April 1, 2022. To mark the historic occasion, GMIT, IT Sligo, and LYIT will host a week-long series of public events during the first week of April, details of which will be launched later this spring.

Health and wellbeing tips for students

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

As parents I feel we have a duty to ensure that our children are nurtured and ready for their upcoming stress filled year, fed and watered so to speak, inside and out.

How to apply online at CAO as important dates and deadlines loom

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

If you are making a CAO application this year, you may be aware that the CAO applications system opened on November 5, 2021.

The following important dates are worth noting.

DOs and DON’Ts when choosing a college course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of different directions and avenues to explore when you decide to make the leap into higher education. For most students, that journey will involve a CAO application.

DOs and DON’Ts when choosing a college course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of different directions and avenues to explore when you decide to make the leap into higher education. For most students, that journey will involve a CAO application.

DOs and DON’Ts when choosing a college course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of different directions and avenues to explore when you decide to make the leap into higher education. For most students, that journey will involve a CAO application.

The student council at Coláiste Éinde

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Every year in Coláiste Éinde the students elect a team of their peers across all years to form the student council. Our role as the student council is to work on ideas and initiatives which will benefit student experience of school life. Since September we have been busy working on projects such as participating in ‘Come In’ week to educate students about the LGBTQI+ community, and recommending changes in relation of other aspects of school life. We strive to not only make a difference in our school but encourage positive change in our greater community.

Nursing — a rewarding career full of possibilities

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

“Let us never consider ourselves finished nurses. We must be learning all of our lives," Florence Nightingale, the founder of the modern nursing profession, once said, and her words are as relevant today as when she uttered them in the 19th century. A degree in nursing opens up a world of possibilities. While the discipline is naturally focused on caring for others, it also provides almost infinite opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Ciarán Freeman, now in his third year student on the four-year Bachelor of Nursing Science programme at NUI Galway, decided to pursue a career in nursing after completing a BSc in immunology at DIT.

Lights up for new recruits at Blue Teapot

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Blue Teapot Theatre Company is recruiting new students into its performing arts school for September 2022. This is an opportunity for people with an intellectual disability, aged 18 and over, to gain formal arts training.

The importance of choosing a course you really enjoy

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Starting university is supposed to be an exciting time, right? For my younger (and exceptionally indecisive) 19-year-old self, this was an extremely stressful time. I simply couldn’t decide on which courses I should add to my CAO list. If you find yourself to be stuck in the same position, then you’re probably juggling between a course that you truly love and one that you think is more practical. Making the right choice for your degree can be intensely difficult under the pressure of your parents and teachers, who may have rigid views on which courses will be more profitable than others.

Choosing subjects for senior cycle

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing your subjects for senior cycle so it’s extremely important to do your research and make informed decisions. Choosing subjects for Leaving Certificate is crucial to ensuring you achieve the best result you can in your Leaving Certificate.

Students need to be inspired by what they are passionate about before choosing their course

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Choosing the right course for you can be daunting as a leaving cert student. Who really knows what they want to be in four years time? With hundreds of courses to choose from, it can often be difficult to narrow down to only 10 choices on a CAO form.

Discover Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

LYIT is an organisation that likes to move with the times. The institute realises the important role in providing opportunities for all of those who study there, and continues to be proactive in developing a suite of courses that give the best opportunity to progress in life.

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