TY gives an early start for students to apply their academic skills to their jobs
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
I am a TY student and I am doing my work experience with this newspaper, and I am strongly in support of the motion that TY provides valuable experience to students.
Before I delve into the "how" of why it is a good idea to join this programme after Third Year instead of Fifth Year, it is required that I explain what TY is, as it is a relatively new addition to the Secondary School System.
Read more ...The best and worst things about being a third-level student
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Third-level education is one of the standout learning curves in the life of a young person. It is vitally important that students realise both the positive and difficult changes that are about to occur in their lives.
Read more ...Out the gap: the benefits of taking a gap year
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Not getting the points for a course you had worked so hard for seems like the worst possible scenario, but that wouldn’t happen, right? Lara Quirke from Claremorris, Co Mayo thought the same thing. However, the day came when the CAO released their offers, and Lara did not receive hers.That was back in 2021, Lara was 18, fresh out of the Leaving Cert with only dreams of going to college. Now, she was faced with the worst possible outcome. Instead of changing course, or taking her second offer, Lara decided the best decision for her would be a gap year.
Read more ...Should I attend college 'Open Days'?
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
What every prospective student should ask themselves is 'why should I go to an open day”?
Read more ...The importance of clubs and societies in college
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Starting college can be nerve-racking. Going into a new environment where you know no one, living with people you don’t know and potentially moving to a new county miles away from your home can all be a bit much to take in. One of the most essential parts of first year is finding your community, friends who help you adjust and share memories with, and what better way to find those friends than by meeting them in a club or society.
Read more ...The misconceptions of college life
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Starting college can be one of the most exciting times of your life. For some it may be the first time moving out of your family home and moving to a new city, and for others it means having to commute hours to get from the countryside into the city for a 9am lecture. College is a time for you to explore new opportunities, meet new people and learn things about yourself you never knew. However, there are a number of misconceptions that students starting college will have in their head about the experience.
Read more ...Why you should go on Erasmus
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
University of Galway has taken part in the Erasmus Programme since its inception in 1987. Thousands of students have benefited from the opportunity to study in another European country as part of their degree. Erasmus presents a unique opportunity to students, allowing you to experience the best of both worlds - to study something of interest to you while also being able to travel.
Read more ...Forge your future at Galway Community College of Further Education
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) offers full-time courses in a wide variety of career areas designed for entry to skilled employment, in preparation for starting an apprenticeship, or for progression to further and higher education.
Read more ...Tertiary degrees provide new pathway towards success
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Revolutionising the process of obtaining a degree at third level, the 'Tertiary Education Programme' has effectively opened a new pathway for prospective students, one which does not focus on Leaving Cert points.
Read more ...From driving trucks to a 'fulfilling and rewarding' role in An Garda Síochána
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
It’s a long way from driving articulated dumper trucks and tippers, but ultimately, it was the career progression opportunities that attracted me to An Garda Síochána.
Read more ...Start with TUS: your path to a bright future
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Choosing the right university is one of the biggest decisions for students and their families.
Read more ...Key dates for 2025 Leaving Cert students and CAO applicants
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
November 6, 2024: CAO application process opens for those seeking places in universities and other colleges in 2025.
Read more ...ATU graduates win top awards at Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conference 2024
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.
Read more ...Learn Kairos for personal and professional development
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Maureen Maloney-Faherty will offer an introductory one-day workshop on Kairos Therapy on November 9. A professional two year training will begin in February 2025.
There has been a lot of unrest and adjustments in the world over the last few years. Kairos Therapy has helped many people to be able to hold their own power in spite of this. If you would like to experience this therapy to see if you would like to help people clear their pain and get in touch with more positive feelings, then this might be what you have been looking for.
Read more ...ATU graduates win top awards at Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conference 2024
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Two of the four top prizes in the 2024 Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network Conference went to Atlantic Technological University (ATU) graduands Sharon Devine from Caherlistrane, County Galway and Jackie Kirk from Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway city.
Read more ...First National Further Education and Training Strategy for the Green Transition launched
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has this week launched Green Skills 2030, the first National Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy for the Green Transition.
The publication of the strategy marks an important milestone in setting out the direction for the Irish FET sector’s response to emerging green skills needs.
Read more ...ATU launches Ireland’s newest RIAI-accredited architecture programme
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The Bachelor of Architecture at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) officially became Ireland's newest architecture programme, following the RIAI accreditation procedures and ratification by the RIAI council last week. This designation positions ATU as the sixth university in Ireland offering an RIAI-accredited qualification in architecture.
Read more ...Open day at St Nicholas’ Parochial School
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
St Nicholas’ Parochial School is holding an open day on Saturday October 19 from 11am to 2pm. On this day the principal, Ms Wendy Lynch, and staff look forward to welcoming you and giving you a tour of the school.
St Nicholas’ Parochial School is a co-educational, child-centred school with a long tradition of serving the youth of Galway. It is centrally located at Waterside in Woodquay, beside the Town Hall Theatre, the University of Galway, and University Hospital Galway. Due to the central location of this Galway primary school, pupils have the opportunity to attend many different educational events held in the Town Hall Theatre, the Black Box Theatre, Galway City Museum, Galway City Library, local book shops, and many other interesting attractions. The school makes the most of its surroundings by going for walks in the local parks, by the River Corrib, and taking classes outdoors.
Read more ...Galway University Hospitals to host virtual careers evening
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
A group of health and social care professionals at Galway University Hospitals (GUH) will be holding a virtual careers evening for secondary school students on Wednesday, October 23 from 6pm.
Read more ...Coláiste Cholmcille, Indreabhán
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Tá Coláiste Cholmcille ag glacadh le hiarratais ó scoláirí do rang na chéad bhliana don scoilbhliain seo chugainn, 2025-’26. Beidh Oíche Oscailte ag an scoil ar an 23/10/2024 agus tá eolas ar fáil ar shuíomh gréasáin na scoile, www.colaistecholmcille.ie. Tá an fhoirm iarratais ar fáil ar an suíomh nó is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leis an scoil ag 091-593119 nó ag [email protected] chun pacáiste eolais a fháil.
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