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New vet courses at ATU and SETU poised for September 2026 starts
Rachel Donovan
While ATU aimed to have the programme up and running this September, SETU had always planned for a September 2026 start.
5 February 2025 Careers
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 News
Student farmer views: New Zealand calling after college
James Hanly spoke to some of the first-year agriculture students at Gurteen College while at a farm safety and security event to see what their plans are once they graduate.
Students gearing up for Agricultural Colleges Challenges Day in Clonakilty
Seven college teams, made up of 12 students each, will take on challenges based around leadership and teamwork such as indoor soccer, simulator challenge, stock judging, fencing and tractor driving.
4 February 2025 News
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
My Farming Week: Mark Bateman, Lissarda, Co Cork
Young dairy farmer, Mark Bateman, from Co Cork is on this edition of My Farming Week.
22 January 2025 News
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