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During the official opening of NCI's Spencer Dock campus building on Friday, 6th March, in the presence of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, TD; Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD; NCI President, Professor Gina Quin; and Chair of NCI's Governing Body, Brendan McGinty, NCISU President, Tre Robert, shared his NCI story and his hopes for the future. Tre’s powerful speech drew immediate and tremendous applause from the crowd and, while many guests will never forget his eloquence and passion while speaking about National College of Ireland, his words deserve to live on beyond that day.

This article continues our International Women’s Day series. In Part Two, NCI’s PR & Events Executive, Kate O’Brien shifts the focus from history to the present day, and to what access, leadership, and opportunity look like for women now and into the future.

Editor's note: As part of International Women’s Day and National College of Ireland’s 75th anniversary, this two-part series reflects on how access to education for women has evolved in Ireland and the role NCI has played in that journey since its foundation in 1951.

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. While our CAO Hub offers helpful guidance online, NCI’s CAO Open Day lets you explore your options in person - from discovering our Business, Computing, Psychology, and Education courses to experiencing the welcoming NCI community in the heart of Dublin.

NCI's award-winning Young Future Leaders Programme offers Transition Year students in Ireland, as well as international students in high school, 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, prepare for work experience and connect with peers from around the world.

Considering your next career move? Whether you are targeting a promotion, exploring a new industry or simply wish to keep your expertise relevant, a Masters’ programme could be the key you need to unlock these opportunities.

We are in the last month before NCI is fully active again, the only month where most students (even our accelerated degree students!) are on holidays. We want to remind you that Student Supports are still available on campus and online. If you are having any problems getting yourself in a good space for next year, remember that you can access Student Supports at NCI at any time. We’d like to focus now on our LGBTQ+ students. Colleges tend to be very tolerant, accepting places. Sometimes the rest of the world is not as welcoming. We want to reassure you that NCI is an active ally.

National College of Ireland’s latest marketing campaign brings to life the message: "You don't do it alone, we're with you every step of the way". It’s a story of resilience, creativity, and community - values that reflect the student experience at National College of Ireland. Like every one of our students, the central character is given the tools to assist them as they traverse through the challenges of academic life.

When it comes to filling in your CAO Application Form, it is completely normal to find the process overwhelming. You may find yourself asking “What course should I study”, “Which college should I choose?” or “I'm not sure what I want to do with my future!”.

National College of Ireland’s campus has been buzzing with activity as the Final Year Marketing Practice students have been busy showcasing their Capstone Project businesses. The excitement continues on May 25th and 26th 2024, at the Shopify Pop-Up Event in the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre.