The demand for employees with a second language has significantly increased in recent years. This is an area where Ireland underperforms. Our European neighbours are far more likely that us to have at least two languages. Over ninety percent of people in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden can speak a second language. […]
With agriculture long seated as a mainstay of both Ireland’s economy and culture, developing expertise to empower the next generation of farmers, food producers and industry advocates through agricultural studies has never held greater importance. As global challenges like climate change, food security and sustainability needs intensify, equipping students with technical capabilities, research acumen and […]
Learn Sign Language: What are the languages of Ireland? If you were to ask people this question, most of them would say Irish and English. There is one more language however, the Irish Sign Language (ISL). According to www.irishdeafsociety.ie Irish Sign Language is the first and/or preferred language of 5000 Deaf people in Ireland and […]
What is Logistics & Distribution? Logistics and distribution refers to the management, planning, and movement of goods from point of origin to point of consumption. What is Logistics & Distribution? It involves the integration and coordination of complex operations including: Transportation – Movements of goods domestically or globally via air, sea, rail, or road. Transportation […]
Are you hungry to be creative? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you love to take pictures – not just selfies but of the world around you. Whether that be catching a great image or noticing a great light or capturing a moment in time. If you have a passion for taking photographs […]
OTC Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores how an organisation can best deliver a quality service. ‘Quality is not an activity; it is a habit’ – Aristotle It is an absolute commitment to pursue excellence in every interaction that we have and in each action that we take. Can you honestly say that your organisation provides […]
You’ve probably heard the term FinTech a lot lately. But what exactly does it mean and why does it matter? Below, we tackle the question What is FinTech? and take a look at the financial technology trend that’s transforming finance. What is FinTech? FinTech refers to the application of modern technology to improve and automate […]
A new United Nations report – Technology in Education: a tool on whose terms? – is urging a rethink on how technology is used in education worldwide. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report examines the impacts of educational technology, especially digital, on teaching and learning across the globe. The wide-ranging report notes that technology […]
What Does a Civil Engineer Do? A civil engineer is a professional who plays a crucial role in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Their work primarily revolves around designing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of various projects related to public and private infrastructure. According to engineersireland.ie civil engineers “improve and protect the […]
It’s become a common word but have you ever asked yourself ‘What is Cyber Security?’ Maybe you have an interest in it and have been thinking about finding out more or maybe pursuing it as a study option. Well, read on… Cyber security is concerned with protecting the likes of computers, servers, networks, programs, mobile […]