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Money mule recruiters using social media to target young people
Sarah McIntosh
Students are at risk of falling victim to financial fraud and being recruited through adverts on online platforms promising ‘easy money’.
Money mule recruiters using social media to target young people
Let’s talk about sex...education and break down the stigma
12 February 2025 Education
Let’s talk about sex...education and break down the stigma
Sexual health adviser and nurse Laura Tully is raising awareness of the importance of sex education, support and information to students at the TUS Midlands campus, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
Study finds ‘not enough female talent in STEM’
12 February 2025 Careers
Study finds ‘not enough female talent in STEM’
A new report shows a staggering 60% of Irish teenage girls say gender inequality is the biggest barrier to a career in STEM, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
Tried ’n’ tested – how students can make the most of mocks
A trial run provides Junior and Leaving Cert pupils with the opportunity to take stock of their knowledge and practise exam day timings ahead of the big tests over the summer, writes Sarah McIntosh.
5 February 2025 Education
Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Auctioneers play a major role in the agricultural sector in rural Ireland, and there are many different pathways into this vital career, writes Sarah McIntosh.
5 February 2025 Careers
Industry ‘talent drain’ in the pharmacy sector
The lack of career progression has left 21% of pharmacists looking for other roles, writes Sarah McIntosh.
29 January 2025 Recruitment
Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland
Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
29 January 2025 Education
Industry movers and shakers
2025 is off to a flying start with plenty of movement in the industry and new appointments, writes Sarah McIntosh.
29 January 2025 Careers
Let a tertiary degree take you on the right path
There are many educational pathways outside of the CAO race, but students can be unaware these opportunities in rural towns even exist, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 January 2025 Education
‘It felt silly to say I wanted to be a farmer living in the city’
A farm technician apprenticeship is a practical way to gain a formal qualification in the agriculture sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 January 2025 Education
CAO guide: the 2025 application process
Before starting the process of selecting courses it’s important for students to take time to think about what they want to do after leaving school, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: don’t miss out on additional supports
The HEAR and DARE scheme is in place to break down barriers to third-level education. It is important students get their application in, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education