29 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ApisProtect, a business that helps beekeepers globally prevent losses and increase the productivity of their hives, has been named Bank of Ireland/ IGNITE Business of the Year 2017. Founder of ApisProtect, Fiona Edwards-Murphy was recognised at the annual IGNITE Awards and Showcase held in UCC’s Aula Maxima on... Read More
27 September 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Staff and students at Cork Institute of Technology and the Institute of Technology Tralee have received a letter from the respective Chairs of each Institute’s Governing Body outlining the commitment of both to achieving the goal of designation as the Munster Technological University (MTU). CIT and IT Tralee... Read More
27 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In a move to broaden the base of its operations even further, and capitalise on the ever growing global Superyacht market, the Nationl Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) has made significant investments in developing its course programmes for this exciting sector. That investment paid dividends as the College’s... Read More
26 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) has unveiled its €350 million investment plan which will create more than 500 new construction jobs in Cork over the next five years. Announcing his strategic plan this morning (9am, Tues, Sept 26), UCC President, Professor Patrick O’Shea, outlined the development goals for UCC... Read More
25 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Above: Mercedes-Benz main dealer Declan O’Hara and Dermot O’Hara of MSL Cork pictured at the launch of the new, S-Class, flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz range. Described by them as ‘the new face of luxury motoring in Ireland’, the new S-Class is said to be the technological forerunner... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A unique sound and visual exhibition, The Amulet Exhibition, will be open in the Aula Maxima, UCC as part of the International Stillbirth Conference being held in Cork on 23 and 24 September 2017. Amulets are special objects often hidden away in drawers and cupboards which mark a... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Six Cork graduates are commencing a prestigious three-year programme in ESB this week. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance. Pictured (attached, L to R) at their induction... Read More
21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Students from Cork city and county, with others from elsewhere in Munster, are to have their prizewinning entries from the Texaco Children’s Art Competition displayed in two exhibitions to be held simultaneously in Cork City Council libraries during the month of October. Consisting of up to 50 artworks... Read More
21 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Meet slithering reptiles, enjoy a drama about digital dating or attend a slide and polka workshop as Gaeilge – these are just some of the events that UCC has organized for Culture Night (Friday, September 22) reflecting the creative and scholarly richness of the University. All are welcome and the... Read More
20 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has urged all primary schools to take part in the Blue Star education programme being run by European Movement Ireland. Senator Lombard said: “This is a great opportunity for school communities to learn more about Ireland’s place in Europe and how the EU has... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As thousands of students settle back into college life this week, Deliveroo have announced that on average, students in Cork make €10.12 per hour with their service. “The flexible work at competitive rates allows students to fit work around their hobbies and studies” said a company statement. “Students love... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Learning Partners (Cork City Council, Cork Education and Training Board, University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology) yesterday (Monday 18th September) announced the launch of a series of How-To learning guides for other Learning Cities across the world. During their keynote address, at the opening day... Read More
