Further Education: ‘It was one of those moments where the stars aligned’
Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship: three year programme leads to Level 8 honours degree
New frontiers: making the leap to third level
We look at some of the changes and challenges students will encounter as they embark on the next step of their education
Preparing for college life: 7 things you need to know
The following are a few tips that might be of help to students as they begin their third-level education
Technological Universities: Popular areas of study
Technological Universities are being created, but what types of courses will they offer?
Course selection: 14 popular areas of study
From nursing to engineering and environmental studies, there’s plenty of choice
‘Going to college full-time just did not sit right with me’
Instead of taking the traditional route, Denisa Zima chose an accounting apprenticeship
Going to college? Head to the open days in universities around the country
When are they on and what’s on offer? Key facts about 2021-2022 open days
Breaking the mould: ag obair le Gaeilge
Are there many employment opportunities available in 2021 for Irish speakers, and those that study Irish?
‘Continue to work on projects and hobbies outside of work’
My Career Path: Kim Au studied Business and Law at UCD before joining KPMG where she is an associate, risk consulting
‘Seize any opportunity to challenge yourself’
My Career Path: Claire Byrne studied Business Studies in DCU and is a sales organisation graduate with Lidl
‘Be considered, research your opinion’
My Career Path: UCC graduate Max Darby is a data scientist at Musgrave
‘Be open-minded, curious and be yourself’
My Career Path: International Business Studies and French graduate Conor Bradley now works for EY
‘Research the jobs you are interested in’
My Career Path: Food marketing and entrepreneurship graduate Nicola McGloughlin works for Aldi
‘Technology was always an interest of mine’
Conor Quinn recently completed a Fulbright scholarship programme in cybersecurity with Boston College
“Working life is about collaboration and team work”
My Career Path: Marion Hauducoeur joined the EY Advisory Graduate Programme in 2018
‘Be open minded, adaptable and learn from the people around you’
My Career Path: Karen Begg studied English and History at UL and now works with Grant Thornton
‘Time management is essential to my work life’
My Career Path: Siofra Martin is an associate at KPMG’s tax department
‘The stakes are undoubtedly higher’
My Career Path: Martin Cunningham works on Lidl’s graduate programme
‘Stepping into the working world was a notable jump’
My Career Path: Liam O’Connell is a Jameson brand ambassador based in Australia
‘Take some time to consider the path you want to take’
My Career Path: Cian O’Connor is part of Aldi’s Graduate Area Manager Programme
‘Everyone should remember his name, because he has sacrificed so much’
Burial of Covid-19 victim Dr Syed Waqqar Ali takes place in Dublin
‘We’re wary, you know?’ Arriving Americans well aware of 14-day rule
The small number of people landing in Dublin Airport know what is expected
Media literacy class: Teaching young people to spot fake news
A new programme is teaching students that content online isn’t necessarily true or reliable – and can involve malicious efforts to steal their information or identity
‘Take the time to perfect the little things’
My Career Path: Niamh Friel, The Chartered Governance Institute and senior associate at KPMG
‘Make the most of every opportunity’
My Career Path: Kate Forde, trading manager, formerly of Musgrave Graduate Programme
‘It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone’
Women in the workforce: It is often left up to individuals to challenge company culture themselves
‘Don’t take any opportunity for granted’
My Career Path: Bianca Terrell, Central Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme
Grad Week: Soft skills, CVs, job interviews
News, views and opinions from Student Hub contributors and Irish Times writers
Making the jump from academic to professional life
How graduates can make sure they are skilled-up and job-ready
What is a competency-based interview and how can you prepare for it?
How employers use interviews to gain an understanding of what makes people tick
Abortion referendum: ‘Young men feel excluded’
Irish youths outline their feelings on the issues ahead of the Eighth Amendment vote
So, this is what ‘student-centred’ education looks like
Opinion: Jenna Clarke-Molloy on the difficulties she faced trying to obtain necessary documentation from an Irish university
Have yourself a twiggy little Christmas tree
Lose the pine needles and bring a bit of splendid Nordic simplicity into your home
J-1 agencies’ hidden fees and strict rules lead to student frustration
Bureaucracy exacerbated by inability to source own flights and lack of transparency
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