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Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland
Sarah McIntosh
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 Careers
Industry movers and shakers
2025 is off to a flying start with plenty of movement in the industry and new appointments, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 January 2025 News
My Farming Week: Mark Bateman, Lissarda, Co Cork
Young dairy farmer, Mark Bateman, from Co Cork is on this edition of My Farming Week.
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
Farmers’ climate change views sought for online survey
The project was launched by a research team from Technological University Dublin (TUD) who developed the survey to gather insights that will help shape future support for Irish agriculture.
21 January 2025 Climate and environment
Sowing the seeds of innovation
Students explored innovative solutions for agricultural problems at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, writes Rosalind Skillen.
16 January 2025 Features
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
CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view
Two students who are currently studying new agri-food related courses share their experiences, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education
Land was inherited by women in iron age Britain
An international team of geneticists, led by those from Trinity College Dublin, with archaeologists from Bournemouth University are deciphering the structure of British iron age society.
15 January 2025 News
Irish Whiskey Association announces scholarship with Maynooth University
The course was created in response to strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries.
13 January 2025 News
CarveOn: carving out a new chapter in Kildare
Brothers Alan and Gary McCormack have created a personalised leather business blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern twist, writes Sarah McIntosh.
8 January 2025 Features