We delve into the exciting world of sustainability with current music student, Andrew Ryan. In this episode, Andrew shares insights about the upcoming Sustainability in the Arts Festival 2024, an event open to all staff and students at SETU. Happening across three campuses on Wednesday, April 10th, and Thursday, April 11th, this festival aims to spread awareness about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote a collaborative approach to sustainability. From reducing inequality to promoting quality education, the festival explores sustainability across all aspects of life. Discove ..read more

In this episode we sit down with Michelle, a mature student at SETU, to explore the realities of managing college life while juggling various responsibilities. Michelle shares her personal journey and offers valuable insights into how clear communication with lecturers and access to support services have helped her navigate the challenges of pursuing education as a mature student. Tune in to hear Michelle's inspiring story and discover practical tips for succeeding in college at your own pace. Whether you're a prospective mature student, a current college student, or an educator seeking to bet ..read more

Welcome to the Students Heard Podcast! In this special episode, we're tackling a topic that affects many students: social anxiety. Join us as we dive into a conversation about what social anxiety is, how it differs from generalized anxiety, and most importantly, how to effectively cope with it. Our guest, Ann Marie Quigley, shares insights into an upcoming support group for students dealing with social anxiety, hosted by Stefan from the Student Counselling team. Together, we explore strategies for creating a safe and supportive space, where students can learn skills to reduce social anxiety an ..read more

This week, we're thrilled to have Angela Collins from the careers center join us to shed light on the most burning questions about kickstarting your professional journey. From crafting a standout CV to understanding what truly catches an employer's eye, Angela delivers invaluable advice for making yourself more desirable to potential employers. Whether you're just beginning to ponder your career path or you're on the brink of diving into the job market, Angela's insights will guide you towards making informed, confident choices about your future. Tune in to discover how to align your aspiratio ..read more

In this week’s episode, I spoke with Dr Rebecca Power, Senior Project Officer of the EU-CONEXUS Career Network work package at SETU. In our conversation, Rebecca outlines the many ways EU-CONEXUS can help you build skills and knowledge, grow your network, gain new experiences, and avail of job and internship opportunities from international organisations. The SETU Careers Development centre is part of the EU-CONEXUS Careers Network which is a valuable resource for students to access information about job opportunities and internships across Europe. The EU-CONEXUS Careers Network also provides ..read more

Welcome to the latest episode of the Students Heard Podcast, where we dive into the dynamic world of sports and societies at our campus. Whether you're a experienced athlete or a newbie, there's a spot for you in our wide variety of sports clubs and societies. In this episode, we discuss how easy it is to sign up, the countless options available, and how you can even create your own society. Join us as we explore the benefits of getting involved, from social connections to skill development, and how it betters your college life. Tune in now and find your community here on campus! #StudentsHear ..read more

Ann Marie Quigley is the head of the Student Counselling Service within SETU, in this episode she talks about what motivation is and how we find the motivation to study. Motivation comes from the act of discipline and just getting started. We may find ourselves sitting around for this burst of motivation, however, it’s from doing an action that we enter into a flow that brings with it the motivation to keep going on. Why not set aside sometime now or when you are free to get that study in or try something new. It’s not about being perfect at all and more about the act of doing that helps us al ..read more

Join Martin as he takes you through his fascinating Erasmus journey as a Danish student on Waterford's Campus of SETU. In this episode, Martin delves into the educational differences between Denmark and Ireland, sharing his motivation behind joining the Erasmus program. Even as an introverted individual, Martin is finding the Erasmus Programme to be a transformative experience that is enabling him to break out of his shell, make new connections, explore new horizons, and enhance his English language. If you're curious about the Erasmus program and the experiences it offers, this episode is a m ..read more

In this episode we are joined by a student who is a member of the Travelling Community. This is student has had many barriers in accessing education. We talk about how her educational journey has not been linear and how she has had to overcome obstacles to obtain an education. This student received support from organisations both within the college and outside in accessing her own education. We hope this students story shines a light on how education should not be taken for granted, that it's okay to take a break from education and how support services can help you too obtain an education. Rea ..read more

Join us as we continue our conversation on Mental Health. Be sure to check out part 1 of this episode too if you haven't already ..read more