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Lian Fernandes is a 2nd year undergraduate student at UCD. She is studying Physics with Astronomy and Space Science. Lian says that her course has given her a solid foundation in scientific and creative thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity-driven exploration.

Thinking about returning to education? Whether you're aiming to upskill, pivot your career, or take the next step professionally, choosing the right postgraduate programme is a big decision. Your choice can play a huge part in your overall experience, so it’s a good idea to do plenty of research before taking the next steps. One of the best ways to make an informed choice is by attending a college Open Evening. Here’s why it’s worth your time:

This is a guest blog post written by Dr Conor Thornberry, Assistant Professor in Psychology at National College of Ireland. In this blog, NCI's Dr Conor Thornberry shares insights into his academic journey so far, detailing what aspects of Psychology interest him the most, inspiring his research, and being the key motivator behind wanting to be involved in Brain Awareness Week.

Calling all Leaving Certificate Students! You’ve completed your mocks, you’ve been studying hard, and you are now just a few weeks away from the main event. It can be a nerve-wracking time but just remember, you got this!

NCI's award-winning Young Future Leaders Programme offers international students in high school, as well as Transition Year students in Ireland, a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, fostering both personal and professional growth. Tailored to inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders, the programme is designed for students who want to experience college-level learning, develop essential skills for their future, and connect with peers from around the world.

As part of the Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning at National College of Ireland’s Festival of Education and Lifelong Learning, a practice-based early childhood education seminar took place. This event focused on the opportunity digital storytelling represents as a pedagogical tool in early childhood education and Reflective practice in ECEC Educator preparation. Part one of the seminar, which focused on digital storytelling, was facilitated by Dr Marianne Undheim, Associate Professor and Lecturer at the University of Stavanger, Norway.

NCI’s Technology Transfer Project Showcase is an opportunity for final-year computing students to present the projects they have worked on throughout their last year of college to industry professionals, recruiters, and academics. It’s an important event for students seeking graduate employment, and a chance to celebrate the culmination of four years of hard work.

National College of Ireland's School of Business recently hosted a webinar to explain how you can get your honours degree in Business Management or HRM Strategy and Practice in just two years.

This week sees the celebration of NCI’s Technology Transfer Project Showcase. Project Showcase is the launch pad from which final-year computing students progress into their careers. This year’s gold sponsor of Project Showcase, Citi, has a competitive graduate programme that allows successful students to begin their careers gaining experience within a large, multinational organisation.

A message from NCI President, Gina Quin March 2020 was all about future plans. The College was covered with flyers and balloons and it was impossible to walk through the Atrium without being surrounded by candidates for election to the students’ union canvassing for your vote. Noticeboards also advertised all the fun due to take place during rag week, to commence on March 23rd, and tickets for the Clubs & Socs Awards on March 28th; competing for space were posters about the latest in the series of careers’ events.