What is UX Design? UX Design is all around us and is a huge factor in why we choose certain items over others. To understand UX Design let’s start with UX. UX is the name given to user experience and it refers to the way we interact and use any product, app or website. Think […]
Design thinking refers to the cognitive, strategic and practical processes by which design concepts (prototypes for new products, buildings, machines, communications, etc.) are conceived, developed and delivered. It involves continually re-framing problems, challenging assumptions and integrating broad perspectives into solutions. What is Design Thinking? Empathizing and Defining the Problem Space – Using techniques like interviews, […]
Are you worried about going back to college? Keeping a positive mental attitude can be so important and can be what separates the failing from the successful students. To help you on your studies, we’ve compiled our top tips when it comes to achieving academically. The Habits of Successful Students When you arrive at college, […]
College life is a busy time for all students – you’ve got classes, studying, exams, societies, sports, socialising – phew! There’s a lot going on – but it’s important that you don’t get completely absorbed in being on the go all the time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed amongst all the mayhem and the day-to-day […]
Cultural Studies Course Cultural studies course looks at human society and the different variations of it that have sprung up across the world. It is closely related to anthropology. What are cultural studies? Cultural studies look at the history and society of people across the world. It can focus on history, gender, politics and even […]
“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” -Shakuntala Devi Maths Week is currently taking place this week from 10th – 18th October and is always a great time to encourage young people to form a positive attitude towards maths and features a variety of […]
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 […]
Software development is the process of creating, designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, systems, or programs. It involves a series of activities and methodologies aimed at building reliable, efficient, and functional software that can be used on various devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. Software development typically begins with the identification […]
What is Springboard+ Springboard+ is an initiative that aims to provide free/ subsidised education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities through higher education in areas where there is a skills need. Courses are free for people who are unemployed, who were previously self-employed, and for people returning to work. The courses are also available at a 10% […]
Friends! Romans! Irishmen! Take a Public Speaking Course! Speaking to a large group of people can be scary, even for a seasoned conversationalist. Learn how to give rousing speeches, tell interesting anecdotes, and generally be a raconteur of great renown. What is public speaking? Obviously, public speaking is speaking in public. But what does that […]