Call to ease transition to a degreeIT SECTOR: In a submission to the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI), the board of Tallaght IT has called for…Tue Mar 05 2002 - 00:00
Factfile: OptometryThe four-year BSc in optometry at the DIT is the only approved optometry course in the State and it has only 25 places each year…Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
Testing and prescribing for your ailing eyesCareer focus - Optometry: Like the dentist (but perhaps not quite so scary) the optometrist is with us from a very young age…Tue Feb 19 2002 - 00:00
Scientific role models provide inspirationWOMEN AND SCIENCE: A new project using inspirational female role models may be the key to combating the low uptake of science…Tue Feb 12 2002 - 00:00
Massive shortfall for psychologists in educationPsychology is the scientific study of thoughts, emotions and behaviour towards a better understanding of the human experience…Tue Dec 11 2001 - 00:00
New money offer new opportunitiesFor people who had problems understanding pounds and pence there's an opportunity to get to grips with euro and cent in a new…Tue Dec 11 2001 - 00:00
A job for those who like to make things happenThinking big is crucial to the understanding of chemical engineeringTue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
Schoolkids' union meets tomorrowThe Union of Secondary Students (USS) is to meet tomorrow to elect a new committee to represent second-level students during …Tue Dec 04 2001 - 00:00
Chatterbox learned to hack it with wonderful English teacherThere are seven children in my family and we all went to the same primary school, St Vincent de Paul's on Griffith Avenue in …Tue Nov 27 2001 - 00:00
Lending calm in a storm of demands for booksDelving among dusty shelves in search of a long-forgotten tomeTue Nov 27 2001 - 00:00
Lack of funding for PE criticisedThe physical education grant for primary schools announced by Minister Michael Woods is "totally unrealistic", INTO general secretary…Tue Nov 20 2001 - 00:00
There's just no time to mingle with the movie starsIf you're interested in becoming a camera operator to meet famous people you're barking up the wrong tree, cameraman Keith Durham…Tue Nov 20 2001 - 00:00
Understanding crime and drugsPersonal development and life education are the focus of two new Transition Year programmes from Victim Support and the Irish…Tue Nov 13 2001 - 00:00
Degree boost for childcare workersA unique group of graduates, some of whom began their third-level education over 20 years ago, have just been awarded their degrees…Tue Nov 13 2001 - 00:00
Out with Del Boy Trotter and in with Mr HonestyThe likes of Arthur Daly, Del Boy Trotter and latterly Gareth Cheeseman have done little to promote a positive image of the sales…Tue Nov 13 2001 - 00:00
Factfile: SalesThe Sales Institute of Ireland is a professional body representing sales people.Tue Nov 13 2001 - 00:00
Spirited showing at Leinster debate testFast-paced arguments and tenacious retorts on the hottest issues of the day - including cannabis and the attacks in Afghanistan…Tue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
Factfile: BankingThere are approximately 33,000 people employed in banking in the State.Tue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
Old reliable fighting for its yesteryear sheenThe once sought-after steady job in the bank has lost some of its sheen in recent timesTue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
Early school leavers are targeted by programmeSome 35 dedicated students from Finglas and Cabra were rewarded for their commitment to staying in school recently when they …Tue Nov 06 2001 - 00:00
Staffing crisis also means many job opportunitiesFalling staff numbers and the increase in birth rates has led to a crises in midwifery staffing, most acutely felt in the Dublin…Tue Oct 23 2001 - 01:00
Factfile: MidwiferyAn Bord Altranais is the regulatory body for midwives. There are 22 maternity units in the State.Tue Oct 23 2001 - 01:00
Course profile: MA in history of art and designCollege (department): University of Limerick, department of government and societyTue Oct 23 2001 - 01:00
Factfile: Sound engineeringThere is no overall representative body for sound engineers but members of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland have been known…Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
Recording music the pinnacle of sound engineeringA massive stadium concert, a small intimate gig, a studio album, a radio broadcast, a TV ad - none of these would be possible…Tue Oct 16 2001 - 01:00
From farm to fork, the food cops are on the jobThey are the men and women who want to save you from salmonella sandwichesTue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Game harnesses children's energySaving energy can be fun - that is the message of a new board game from the Irish Energy Centre.Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
Factfile: Food safetyThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is an independent statutory, science-based body.Tue Oct 09 2001 - 01:00
TV programmes boost interest in interior designThe glut of home decor programmes on TV has led to a huge interest in interior design on an amateur levelTue Oct 02 2001 - 01:00
Factfile: Interior designThe Institute of Designers of Ireland is a professional body which represents interior designers.Tue Oct 02 2001 - 01:00
Civil service embracing changing spirit of the ageThe civil service is shedding its dull, staid image and is seeking out bright, ambitious, open-minded and flexible recruits.Tue Sept 25 2001 - 01:00
Keeping production under professional controlsDeserved or not, engineers have a reputation for being good with machines but bad with peopleTue Sept 18 2001 - 01:00
Production management factfileProduction management is an interdisciplinary careerTue Sept 18 2001 - 01:00
Dept is criticised over funds 'limbo'INTO has criticised the Government's handling of the new funding programme for school services.Tue Sept 11 2001 - 01:00
One of the main employers in the services sectorFlexibility, adaptability and a wide breadth of knowledge and experience are the key requirements of the modern hospitality and…Tue Sept 11 2001 - 01:00
Public transport plea as schools reopenSixty thousand extra cars take to Dublin's roads this morning as the parents of returning primary and secondary school children…Mon Sept 03 2001 - 01:00
Mixed feelings for pupils disrupted by fireWhether the mood was of elation or resignation, the students in St Laurence College in Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, were relieved…Thu Aug 16 2001 - 01:00
High standard shows pupils not affected by strike -ASTIThe high standard of this year's Leaving Cert results proves the ASTI strike had no impact on students, teachers' groups have…Wed Aug 15 2001 - 01:00
Classic puzzlerWhile this exam did not deviate greatly from previous years, it was "unusually challenging"Sat Jun 23 2001 - 01:00
Rewards for all who stayed the paceThose die-hard Junior Cert students who stayed the pace to the final day of the exams were rewarded with clear, well-measured…Fri Jun 22 2001 - 01:00
Striking a gender balanceTechnology is not just for boys, was the message from this year's Junior Cert technology papers, particularly at ordinary level…Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Tests build on firm foundationRealistic and relevant papers marked the Leaving Cert construction studies exams at both higher and ordinary level.Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Appearance of Russell Crowe gives paper gladiatorial edgeA picture of Russell Crowe in full gladiator garb gave a modern twist to the Junior Cert classical studies paper.Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
Classic tests prove a real marathon for studentsA broad choice of questions helped students navigate the long classical studies and Latin papers yesterday.Thu Jun 21 2001 - 01:00
No problems with materialsWith two-thirds of their exam already behind them, students of materials technology (wood) had few problems with the written …Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Marks sound a blue noteChanges in this years Junior Cert music exam may have struck a sour note with students in what was a demanding exam at both higher…Tue Jun 19 2001 - 01:00
Cunning attempt to trickWhile there was nothing too nasty about Junior Cert German, there was a deliberate and cunning attempt to mislead students, one…Sat Jun 16 2001 - 01:00
Practical elements eased the pressureJunior Cert home economics students were not under too much pressure yesterday as 50 of the marks at higher level and 60 at ordinary…Sat Jun 16 2001 - 01:00
Papers provide scientific inspirationYesterday's student friendly Junior Cert science papers bode well for the uptake of science subjects at Leaving Cert, teachers…Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
Rocking test has the EdgeThe Junior Cert technical graphics paper offered choices, challenges and a bit of rock 'n' roll thrown in for good measure.Fri Jun 15 2001 - 01:00
