NCI Blog

5 Amazing Individuals Who Returned to Education

Posted by Emma Henderson on 06 October 2014
Committing to part-time study is a big decision – but consider how much you might achieve and how your life might change for the better. If you are considering part-time study or coming back as a mature student, you might be inspired by these stories of students who came back to college later in life.
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What Student Supports Are Available at National College of Ireland?

Posted by Emma Henderson on 18 August 2014
Karen Mooney and Jonathan Lynch from the Student Support team outline some of NCI’s support services National College of Ireland offers a very supportive learning environment with a wide range of supports and a dedicated Student Support team, who are happy to help with any assistance you might require throughout your time with us. We are available for students to drop in and have a chat about what help they may need and we will ensure you are given access to whatever support you may require. Below are some of the specific supports available
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Careers Service for International Students at NCI

Posted by Emma Henderson on 23 June 2014
Watch our short video or read about the careers support we offer students from India, China, Brazil and more. Interested in studying in Ireland? Wondering what help you can expect from National College of Ireland? In addition to our range of international scholarships and dedicated international office, we also provide a bespoke Careers Service for international students. The service is provided through the NCI Career Development & Employability Office, who won the AHECS ‘Excellence in Employability Award’ in both 2013 and 2014. To assist you to develop and achieve your career goals, the Careers Office provides a suite of services, which include:
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Stress Management Tips For Students

Posted by Emily Ferns on 07 May 2013
The sun is shining, and that can only mean one thing – exam time has rolled around again. NCI counsellor Mary Keating has some advice on stress management that can stop you feeling overwhelmed at this challenging time.
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Stressed Out or Anxious? Please Talk!

Posted by Emily Ferns on 11 April 2013
NCI Lecturers David Joyce and Stephan Weibelzahl (pictured) recently published an article in the Irish Times around encouraging help-seeking for people suffering from psychological distress.
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