Good fiction often gives expression to things we may find difficult to pin down or understand; skilled writers allow the forces that bubble beneath the surface of our everyday lives to come up for air, and in doing so, reveal them for us to see. Every year Dublin City Public Libraries choose a particular title […]
So the CAO system is to receive its first-ever shake up. The proposed reforms of Ruairí Quinn, Minister for Education and Skills, are still a little shy of detail, but they have been outlined. The three main changes are: A significant reduction in CAO Level 8 (honours) courses. There will now be far less course specificity as […]
Ever wondered where your degree in Music Production and Sound Technology will take you? Well it seems that if you’ve got the talent, training and sheer good fortune of working with artists that are abundantly gifted, you just might end up in as unpredictable and revered a location as the US Library of Congress’s National […]
St Patrick’s weekend is coming up, which means lots of giant leprechaun hats, fake red beards, parades, an abundance of green, lapels adorned with sprigs of shamrock, and a full-throttle marathon of revelry. Of course, it is all in honour of our revered patron saint. But how much does the average celebrant actually know […]
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day when thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. These events range from political rallies, business conferences and government activities to craft markets, performances, fashion parades and more. It is all borne from the best of intentions, though it is not without […]
News last week that 300 million euro in funding would be invested in research here over the next six years is something that should be generally greeted with a healthy dose of optimism. The money, which is to be provided by both the taxpayer and the private sector, will benefit the following research areas: ICT […]
Earlier this month the CAO released it’s annual tally of CAO applications – and it makes for interesting reading. A total of 71,186 applications were made by February 1st. This is the lowest figure since 2008 when 68,809 applied but, as the Irish Independent reports, there is an underlying upward trend since 2003 when […]
Readers should take note that the CAO has recently listed some course changes. Some have not been included in the 2013 Handbook, while others that appeared in the Handbook have since been cancelled. You can see the changes for yourself by clicking on the link provided: http://www2.cao.ie/handbook/handbook/important_changes.php Also worth noting is the deadline for online […]
Education is a hugely valuable commodity. It provides us with challenges and, in so doing, it furthers our personal development. Along with this is the indisputable boost it gives to our career options. But knowing about education is equally important. Having access to information about courses is vital if students are to make informed decisions […]
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