Monday, 29 February 2016

Want success? Practice compassion

How Compassion Leads to Success.  

There’s a common misconception that you have to be selfish, even nasty in order to succeed. In fact, science shows that compassionate people are healthier, happier, more popular and therefore, in turn.... more successful. Have a look at this article and short video about Compassion and how it may help you to be more successful in life, work and study.

 

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Trinity Feasibility Study deadline March 1st on CAO

The Trinity Feasibility Study deadline March 1st on CAO is coming up. Anyone thinking of applying to Law, History, or Ancient and Medieval History and Culture in Trinity should also apply via the Feasibility Study on your CAO application. Please see Ms. O'Connor for more details and see the application guide for more info on the application

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

TY Reminder - IADT Engineering workshops

As part of Engineers Week Feb 28th-March 3rd IADT are hosting a number of FREE workshops ranging from an introduction to  programming,  3d printing,  soldering, web design to Hacking colour.Please click on links to see more info and book a place - these events fill up fast so do so quickly. Particularly good opportunity for TY students to get a taste of college life and some unique learning!!

TYs - DIT Computing Academy 2016

http://www.dit.ie/computing/academy/
DIT are hosting a COMPUTING ACADEMY for TY students between Monday 30th May - Thursday June 2nd. Please click on the image to see more info and register by  Friday April 15th

IADT Summer courses - Portfolio prep included

Please see the link below for details of IADT's summer courses which include Art and Animation Portfolio preparation and other interesting short courses.
http://www.iadt.ie/en/ProspectiveStudents/FacultiesCourses/Part-timeCourses/

Monday, 22 February 2016

TY Reminder - Engineering Your Future workshop DIT

Engineering Your Future is a week-long, hands-on programme in DIT for Transition Year students who have an interest in science and maths. It is designed to introduce them to the exciting and diverse world of engineering. Hosted by a number of colleges around the country, the Engineering Your Future programme provides a week of exposure to the various engineering disciplines. Attending students gain a meaningful, practical insight into engineering at third level and as a career - interacting with lecturers and graduates, taking part in workshops and meeting engineers during industry visits. Click on image below to register

 

HPAT - Sat 27th Feb

Reminder to any 6th years applying to Medicine that the HPAT takes place this Saturday 27th February. See https://hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au/ for all details and best of luck!