The natural sciences encompass diverse fields revolving around the systematic study of the physical world and natural phenomena using objective observations and quantitative data. What exactly do the “natural sciences” include and what unifying aspects define them? What Are the Natural Sciences? Broadly, major branches of natural science include: Physics – the study of matter, […]
Easter Tips for Students: The clocks have gone forward, the weather is getting better and the unmentionable is closer to ending! As schools and colleges close for the Easter break we take a look at what boxes you need to tick to make the most of the 2-week break and set you up for a […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, a graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), continues to outline his career path into social care. In Part One of this series, I outlined how my entry into a career in Social Care has given me a career path from working frontline ‘in the trenches’, through mid-level management […]
For companies exploring how to most effectively connect with audiences in the social media realm, the landscape can initially seem overwhelmingly expansive in potential directions. However, by zeroing in on core fundamentals of strategic audience targeting, campaign goal setting, and tailored engagement approaches, brands can cut through the noise to build social presence and evaluate […]
Hairdressing & Hairstyling: the art of arranging the hair or otherwise modifying its natural state. Closely related to headgear, hairdressing has been an important part of the dress of both men and women since antiquity and, like dress, serves a number of functions. Hairdressers offer various hair services but it ain´t all cutting, styling, perming […]
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. […]
Thinking about studying Animal Science in Ireland? There’s no better place, especially with this field so ingrained in local heritage. In fact, the first Irish farmers worked the land long before the Pyramids were constructed. There’s evidence of agricultural settlements and enclosures dating back almost six thousand years. However, things have moved on since then. […]
Mark Godfrey Looks at the Financial Necessities Of a Full Time College Student and Makes a Suggestion to the Government: Sweaty palms, eyes down-cast, Simon queued. Embarrassment, worry, dread… he was meeting the bank manager again. Those thousands he had promised he would pay off… he thought he could pay off. But now he was […]
Study Science at College: Thinking about studying science at college? Interested in pursuing a career in science? Now in its 25th year, Science Week 2020 will take place from November 8th to 15th and to mark the event we thought we’d take a look at some of the options that are open to you if […]
Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship can be thrilling yet daunting. With careful planning, creativity and hard work, anyone can turn a business idea into a thriving enterprise. But starting a successful company from scratch requires dedication, resilience and a strategic approach. Before diving in, it’s important to lay the proper groundwork to set your […]