NCI Blog

Life as a student in Dublin can be expensive. Rent, transport and food can often leave your bank balance a little worse for wear. However, the beauty of Dublin, as Ireland's capital city, is that there's always something to do. Even on the smallest of budgets, there are many little adventures to be had: from open mic nights to scenic strolls, Dublin has lots to do. We’ve put together our top five things to do in Dublin on a student budget.

There are lots of benefits to studying with friends - as this Stellar Magazine interview with three NCI students shows: Niamh O’Neill, 31, did a course with friends Niamh and Jess. “I did a professional certificate in human resource management in National College of Ireland (NCI), with two of my friends,” says Niamh O’Neill.

Aryan Bansel is a graduate of the MSc in Cloud Computing at National College of Ireland, currently working at Amazon. Originally from India, Aryan began his studies at NCI in September 2014.

Tummy time is essential for your baby’s development. But why, and what exactly is it? Our 0-2 Years Programme Coordinator Marion Byrne, from NCI’s Early Learning Initiative, has some tips for parents for getting your little one comfy on his or her tum! What is tummy time? Quite simply, this is when you place your baby on their stomach on a firm flat surface, such as a blanket or mat on the floor.

NCI Student Michael O’Sullivan has recently become one of the first students to reach his target as part of the 100 minds fundraising campaign.

Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the Ibec group that represents the financial services sector, has announced the creation of 1,000 new apprenticeships as part of the International Financial Services Apprenticeship Initiative. 220 apprenticeships will be offered this September and FSI expects to deliver 1,000 placements by 2020.

The proliferation of technology in recent years has dramatically changed the way in which consumers behave and engage with businesses and brands. Media channels are becoming increasingly fragmented and digital media is becoming more and more popular. With this growth comes an opportunity for businesses to engage with their audiences in new and innovative ways. Most experts believe that digital is not just another channel for marketing, but a separate discipline that requires a new approach and understanding of consumer behaviour. If utilised correctly digital marketing can have a positive impact on businesses.

Although college can be one of the best times of your life, it can also be a very stressful period with exams, assignments, additional responsibilities and the change in your routine. Fear not however! We’ve put together our top 3 tips for a stress free life.

Applying for college this year? We’ve put together some key dates you’ll need to remember if you’re using the CAO to apply for college this September.