Tai Chi – The Perfect Activity for You! You’ve probably heard of the ancient Chinese practice called Tai chi and wondered what it is. It originated in China as a martial art and has evolved to become a mind-body practice loved by people the world over whose lives are enriched by the physical and emotional […]
Geospatial surveying refers to the process of gathering precise data about the physical environment and locations on the earth’s surface. It involves integrating field measurements with geographic information systems (GIS) and other mapping technologies. Key aspects of geospatial surveying include: Land Surveying – Measuring and mapping the landscape in detail, including natural and manmade features. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Today, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, announced a national investment of €5.2 million through the Science Foundation Ireland Discover Programme. The funding will support 49 public engagement and education initiatives that aim to improve public understanding of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) and engage a […]
Earlier this month on 19th June the HPAT – Ireland results were released, informing thousands of students of their results of their HPAT – Ireland exams, which they hope will assist them in getting one of the hundreds of places on an undergraduate Medicine and health professions degree programmes in the participating Irish universities. We […]
When it comes to maximising your efficiency, here’s our advice on the essential software you need to help you get your work done from home. Making the transition from working in a bustling office to your very quiet kitchen can be difficult for a number of reasons. Some people find it hard to focus without […]
Alternative therapy refers to any medical practice that is not part of conventional Western medicine that can help promote relaxation and a general sense of wellbeing. The rise of alternative therapies has been huge in recent years as more people seek complementary and non-invasive treatments for their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This trend has […]
In this guest blog post, Open Training College Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores the importance of change. Change is inevitable and there is no escaping it. However, that’s no bad thing! Take a moment to consider just how much change has taken place within your own family, your local community, those towns and cities that […]
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. […]