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MAGAZINE
Munster Technological University Cork
Students’ Union
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CONTENTS
4 SU OFFICERS - WHAT’S THE CRAIC! 13 TARGETconnect
The new MTU careers platform
5 ARCH IS INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE
M
MONTH WISTEM SOCIETY - Women in technology
14
WOULD YOU CONTEMPLATE RUNNING
7 15 LGBT* SOC - Dragging Up The Past documentary launch
FOR SU ELECTION?
16 CHORAL SOC - To host All Ireland Choral Intervarsities
Ex-Officers tell their story
17 MARKETING SOC - The ‘Student’s Den’
10 ATES TO GET EXITED ABOUT IN
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LOCKDOWN 3.0 COMPETITIONS
18
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10 WAYS TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE
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Munster Technological University Cork
Students’ Union
Your Union Your Voice
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MAGAZINE 3
WHAT’S THE CRAIC?
MTU Cork SU updates
Academic Calendar also like to mandate USI to launch cord as it was never included in
an investigation into the different their employment contracts. As a
Reform colleges that this affects and work result, it was not a level playing field
MTU Cork SU would like to propose together to reform poorly designed for all students across the country.
that USI is mandated to reform the academic calendars that might The students that were denied ac-
Academic Calendar for IOT’s and/ suit staff but cause a great deal of cess to recorded lectures are at an
or Universities that are faced with stress for the student population. academic disadvantage to those
an academic calendar that is not who have access. We cannot let
student friendly. For example, on students fall through the cracks.
Munster Technological University Recording of Who is thinking about the stu-
dents who have or are recovering
Cork Campus, if a student fails an
exam in May and wishes to appeal
Lectures and Tutorials from Covid 19? Those who have to
the result, the student will have to MTU Cork SU would like to pro- step in as carers? Those who have
wait until lecturing staff are back pose that the recording of lectures learning difficulties and simply
from their holidays in September becomes mandatory for all Uni- cannot keep up? Those students
for the result of the appeal. Mean- versities, TU’s and IOT’s. At the who have poor broadband or lack
ing the student must still sit the re- moment there is no official policy of equipment?
peat exam in August just in case across the board that makes the
their appeal is not successful in recording of classes manda- MTU Cork SU mandate USI to
September. This causes a great tory for lecturers. This issue was work alongside the Dept of educa-
deal of unnecessary stress for the further highlighted during the tion to ensure education is equal
student appealing a result. Appeal covid 19 pandemic. It allows for all students across Ireland.
results are sometimes delayed students to access material before We propose that a national policy
into October, therefore the student exams without having to wait for needs to be put in place to make
is ultimately not progressing un- an email reply from their lecturer. the recording of lectures manda-
til he/she knows the result of the In a time where online learning tory from now on.
appeal. only permits students to contact
their lecturers via email we need
an alternative and safety net to Yours Sincerely,
MTU Cork SU are mandating USI
ensure students get access to the
to lobby the government to put a
education that they are paying for. Aisling, Cian & Zack
policy in place that protects stu-
dents across Ireland from this un- Your SU Executive
necessary hardship. We would Lecturers were not obliged to re- http://www.citsu.ie/contacts
Click here: https://studentsurvey.ie
https://studentsurvey.ie
4 MAGAZINE
March is...
INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE MONTH
March is Innovation and Enterprise month across MTU with 37 events including competitions, seminars
and podcasts around the broad theme of innovation and enterprise. The month was designed to cel-
ebrate current innovation and entrepreneurship activity as well as introducing new thinking and opportu-
nities in this space for all stakeholders: students, staff, industry and community.
The establishment of MTU has enabled Innovation Week that ran on the Cork campus for the last 7 years
to be expanded over a month in line with Kerry Month of Enterprise. Events are being led by MTU staff in
both campuses and the majority of the events and competitions are open to all MTU staff & students as
well as external stakeholders in the region.
To view the full list of events and to book a place at any of the events open to all please visit:
https://enterprise.cit.ie/calendar
There is something for everyone during the month!
MAGAZINE 5
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BUT our laptops are open! Students’ Union
We continue to remotely support and advise
MTU students during the covid crisis
Email: citsu@cit.ie
6 MAGAZINE
WOULD YOU CONTEMPLATE
RUNNING FOR SU ELECTION?
Officers of the Students’ Union tell their story
In the following two pages, some former Students’ Union Presidents tell their stories about their
experience as an Officer and how this experience has supported them in their careers. Students
can contact our current SU Officers through the Students’ Union (email: citsu@cit.ie). The close of
nominations is on the 5th March 2021 and has pivoted online. If you are thinking of running, you
can contact Vicky O’Sullivan at vicky.osullivan@cit.ie for nomination information and advice and to
get your form. Remember, everyone has something to offer and be confident in your choices – it
will benefit you and MTU in the long run.
www.citsu.ie/union/elections
MAGAZINE 7
AARON BUCKLEY
SU President from 2018-2020
this was one of the best decisions of my life,
Q1 Can you tell us what you studied in CIT, would be an understatement, my two years
(now MTU)? as President were easily the best experience
of my life and it was an absolute privilege to
The first degree I studied in CIT was Recrea- perform this role. It was made even more en-
tion & Leisure Management which was a three joyable as I had the chance to work with the involved in day-to-day college activities and
year level 7. I thoroughly enjoyed this course, brilliant Students’ Union team. What a great was apprehensive and nervous about whether
most of all because of the excellent lecturing group of people. I should apply. To tell you the truth, the dead-
team over in G block led by Dr. Cian O’ Neill line was during the bad snow in March 2018
and featuring legends such as Con Burns. I and only for having too much time to think
enjoyed it so much that I even encouraged my Q3 How did the experience of being overall as we were snowed in, I mightn’t have went
sister to study it. I proceeded to do the final leader and chief spokesperson of the ahead with it. I only put my application form
year level 8 Bachelor of Business after I stud- SU help you with your career? in with fifteen minutes of the deadline. I am
ied Rec & Leisure. I feel very lucky to have had very thankful I took the leap of faith as what
a great blended learning by getting an insight It enhanced my skillset and professional pro- unfolded was the single greatest learning ex-
in to both sport and business. gression massively. I sat on over 40 boards perience of my life. Some of what the role en-
throughout my time in CIT and represented tails includes; getting the chance to speak to
student s on all of these boards. My role in- local and national reporters on a weekly basis,
Q2 What were your experiences of being a cluded negotiating and influencing on behalf stand up in front of thousands of people to de-
student which made you decide to run of the wider student cohort in key decision liver speeches, host ceremonies and events,
for election as SU President? making. To say I benefitted from this unique organise festivals/nights out and representing
experience would be an understatement, the students in the boardrooms. This is just a fla-
growth I experienced was absolutely massive. vor of some of the things I got to experience
I loved being a CIT student, it’s a truly iconic I am currently twenty four but feel like I am while I was in office. Having the chance to
place. I was very lucky to make great friends forty four due to the exposure I got while per- leave real and lasting positive changes to the
for life, who knew that Kerry/Tipperary people forming this role, I already feel it is benefitting student experience is something I will always
aren’t that bad after all? No, on a serious note, me in my career massively. be very proud of. If you are doubting yourself,
I really enjoyed my time, it was very memora- STOP and just go for it! I really can’t do full
ble and that’s before I even start on the nights justice in four questions, to explain just how
out of which there were many! Although, I was Q4 If anyone is considering running for amazing the experience was, so please get in
very fulfilled and happy throughout my under- election but a little hesitant, what words touch if you have any questions and I would
grad, I felt I could make positive contributions of encouragement would you give? be delighted to answer them.
to the student experience and enhance stu-
dent life. That is what gave me the desire to LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronbuckley96/
I was hesitant about throwing my hat in the Instagram – Aaronbuckley_96
run in the Student Union elections. To say that ring in 2018, I wasn’t really someone who was
SHANE FALVEY
SU President from 2015-2017
Q1 Can you tell us what you studied in CIT, Q3 How did the experience of being overall
(now MTU)? leader and chief spokesperson of the
I studied the Business (Honours) Degree from SU help you with your career?
any election, you win (great, well done, the
2010-2014 Being CITSU President remains one of the journey is just beginning), or you’re not suc-
greatest honours of my life. The multi-faceted cessful (well done for putting yourself forward,
nature of the position has continued to equip nothing ventured, nothing gained, it’s far from
Q2 What were your experiences of being a me in all of the subsequent roles I’ve held the end of the world, better to have ran than to
student which made you decide to run since, including my current job as Disability always regret not doing so). If you feel that you
Exam Supports Administrator for the MTU Cork are the best person to represent your fellow
for election as SU President? Exams Office. Leading the Students’ Union af- students on both a local and national platform,
forded me the opportunity to learn and develop go for it. If you care, then all the rest will work
I was the elected Class Rep throughout the 4 many core skills including organisational, com- itself out. Write out a list of pros and cons of
years of my course and subsequently elected munication, interpersonal and teamwork skills running. What do you want to deliver for stu-
as the SU VP Education in March 2014. I also which I’ve found are key to working in any en- dents? What makes you the best candidate?
founded and was Chair of the inaugural CIT vironment I’ve being lucky enough to work as What would you like your legacy to the Stu-
Cancer Society in my final year of college. All a part of since. Working as a part of the wider dents’ Union and wider MTU Cork Community
of these roles gave me an in-depth insight into Students’ Union team also allowed me to ap- to look like? Reach out to your fellow students,
the power of the student voice and a desire to preciate the ethos that Together Everyone staff, family and friends for their input and
ensure the students voice was heard, acknowl- Achieves More, a key theme of my work as a ideas. Multiple heads are always better than
edged and acted upon. Instrumental to my student representative was working in partner- one. I guarantee that putting yourself forward
decision to run for election for the role of SU ship with students and colleagues. for election is a decision that you’ll never look
President was the belief that I had developed back on. Beir Bua! MTU Cork SU Abú!
the correct skills and knowledge to be well po- I’m happy for any student who may be consid-
sitioned to act as the chief spokesperson of my Q4 If anyone is considering running for ering putting themselves forward for election
fellow students. I also had a great grá for the election but a little hesitant, what words to reach out to me.
CIT Community and wished to be a leading part of encouragement would you give?
of further enhancing that sense of community Twitter: @ShaneFalv
and pride in being a part of the institute. There a one of two things that can happen in LinkedIn: Shane Falvey
8 MAGAZINE
BRIAN O’SULLIVAN
SU President from 2006-2008
came to the fore to enhance the student experi-
Q1 Can you tell us what you studied in CIT, ence. While I had been a class rep in year 1, it
(now MTU)? was not until this time that I really engaged with
CIT SU who were a huge help in improving life
I initially completed a BEng in Marine Engineer- at the NMCI. world of work and the role itself has come up
ing at the NMCI but then went on to complete This engagement effectively led me to decide at practically every job interview since – a great
a BBS in Business by night, beginning while I to run for SU President in 2006 – I knew then ice breaker question!
was SU President. that CIT SU was not just about organising class
parties but had a significant platform to enact
change across all CIT campuses. Q4 If anyone is considering running for
Q2 What were your experiences of being a election but a little hesitant, what words
student which made you decide to run of encouragement would you give?
for election as SU President? Q3 How did the experience of being overall
leader and chief spokesperson of the
I’d advise every student to consider running
I look back on my time at CIT fondly. The cam- SU help you with your career? for one of the Executive office positions. I pon-
pus benefitted from a well-resourced Sports dered at the time whether it would be a waste
and Societies function which gave every stu- Looking back now, this was a fruitful experi- of a year when I could be pursuing my career,
dent, regardless of background or interests, the ence which honed my soft skills like present- but I feel this was one of the best investments
opportunity to engage in something new and ing an idea or point of view confidently, listen- I made in myself. The skills mentioned here
exciting. This provided me with a platform to ing and negotiating, problem solving, decision are invaluable and allowed me to successfully
meet new people, some of which remain my making etc, all invaluable skills I use to this day. pivot my initial focus of being an engineer at
close friends thirteen years later. Furthermore, I benefitted from the knowledge sea to now working in an Investment Bank in
I also spent two years based in Ringaskiddy of how large organisations operate and how London!
at what was then, the brand new NMCI facil- one needs to adapt in order to move forward
ity. While the initial new facility had teething is- within them. I would argue these skills gave me LinkedIn: BrianOSullivan1
sues and the “remote” location caused some a competitive advantage once I entered the
problems at the time, the CIT support networks
PHILIP O’REILLY
SU President from 2001-2002
months later, I was approached by Miriam to
Q1 Can you tell us what you studied in CIT, see if I would be interested in running for the
(now MTU)? non-sabbatical position of Communications
Officer. I took up that role in 1999 and dur-
I studied Electronic Engineering at CIT. After ing my term as Communications Officer I set
my time with the Student’s Union I completed case against those in senior management
up the CIT SU monthly publication “expliCIT” positions who hold many years of experience
several part-time evening courses in Comput- with another media communications student
ing and a Masters in Digital Marketing Strat- over you. My time with the SU thought me
and I became the first Publications Editor. It’s that if you have a valid position on an issue,
egy. I’m currently studying for a Diploma in amazing to see how this publication is still go-
Project Management. it is important to articulate it and fight for it.
ing strong over twenty years later. I also set During my time, after many weeks of negotia-
up the Students’ Union’s first website (at that tions had failed, we entered into qiute a few
time ‘citsu.com’ and ‘citsu.ie’), which was protest strikes, boycotts and lock-ins. In the
Q2 What were your experiences of being a also instrumental in changing my studies from end, I believe that we were able to make a lot
student which made you decide to run Electronics to Computing. Following my term of changes in the college and had the respect
as Communications Officer, I went on to be
for election as SU President? elected into the full-time sabbatical position
of both the students we represented and the
management of the college. The confidence I
of Vice President Education in 2000-2001 and gained during my time on the SU has been key
My journey to becoming Student’ Union Presi- then President in 2001-2002.
dent in 2001-2002 was definitely one of several to the development of my career path to date.
steps. During my time in secondary school, I
would have been considered one of the qui-
etest lads in my class so becoming Students’ Q3 How did the experience of being overall
Union President was a big change in person- leader and chief spokesperson of the Q4 If anyone is considering running for
ality and probably unrecognisable to anyone SU help you with your career? election but a little hesitant, what words
I was in school with. I suppose I saw starting of encouragement would you give?
college as being a fresh start for me especially I really enjoyed my years with the Students’
since everyone else was new in my class. Union and acting as Students’ Union Presi-
My first step had to be the time I put my name I would strongly recommend anyone consid-
dent and chief spokesperson for over 12,000 ering running for a position on the Students’
forward as Class Rep which pushed me to students had a lot of responsibility. During my
be the spokesperson for my class and attend Union to just go for it! It definitely helped to
time as SU President, I spent a lot of time sit- reshape my life and gave me a new sense of
meetings with other Class Reps. I became ting on a wide range of senior management
friends with a guy in my class who asked me confidence.
committees within the college and I gained
to help him hand out flyers and posters for his a lot of experience in successfully negotiat-
sister, Miriam Burns, who was running for Vice Twitter: philip_oreilly
ing for our students. For many young adults, LinkedIn: philiporeilly
President Welfare and who later became CIT’s it may be intimidating having to argue your
first female Students’ Union President. A few
MAGAZINE 9
DATES TO GET
EXCITED ABOUT
LOCKDOWN 3.0
By Laura Callaghan,
4th year Toruism Management Student,
MTU Cork SU Entertainments Officer
and from Wexford.
I
t is safe to say that we are all to 6pm, an hour later than we cur-
getting more than slightly sick rently have. A whole extra hour of
of lockdown life, especially with brightness, walks, fresh air, and
longer restrictions and further clo- headspace away from our screens.
sures looking possible, so this ar-
ticle is here to remind you of the
small but wonderful days we still
World Poetry Day,
have to look forward to through-
out this semester. These will not 21st March, is a UNESCO day
cost money or require you to go set up with the aim of promoting
anywhere but may give you the reading, writing, publishing, and
chance to get creative, learn some- teaching poetry throughout the
thing new or get a bit excited, for a world. All of us have gotten more
change. creative during these lockdowns
St. Patricks Day, and writing has proven a great out-
let for so many people when faced
17th March, while it will look very with challenges. So, a whole day to
different this year, we still have to celebrate and easily access many
make the most of it. The whole great authors and share your own
world lights up in green and cel- writing with friends or online will
ebrates the Irish for one day every prove exciting to so many people!
year. That’s amazing and doesn’t
happen for many other countries,
International Women’s Day, so just because we can’t have
parades and celebrate in pubs
8th March, a worldwide cel- doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy our
ebration of women’s rights and a time at home by having a few
chance to celebrate the achieve- drinks, taking a break from college
ments of women throughout the work and enjoying all things Irish,
world. This day is a fantastic op- from the music to the poems to, of
portunity to read up on your history, course, the Guinness.
celebrate women’s achievements,
International Pet Day,
raise awareness against bias and
take action for equality. There are Heres hoping this list will 11th April, as if we needed an ex-
endless seminars, guest speakers cuse to show our pets all the love
and YouTube videos available so
help students in some little in the world, here’s an extra large
make the most of this exciting day, way as we face into another reason. This is a whole day devot-
ed to the care of our pets and is an
learn something new and celebrate semester of restrictions and opportunity to commemorate eve-
a triumphant and ongoing journey
towards equality and visibility for limited social interactions. It rything our pets do for us on a daily
the amazing and intelligent women is not the big nights out and basis, especially this year, they
we surround ourselves with! were our saving grace a lot of the
vibrant social lives we are time! It is also an opportunity for
Also, important to remember at the used to, but there is always extra special care like a long walk
or playing in the garden or buying
beginning of March is the ‘Friend’s something to look forward to them a special treat, whatever it is,
reunion’ and the very simple, but ex-
citing fact that by the 11th of March and something positive to be make the most of it, for them and
our evenings will stretch all the way found in each day! for you.
10 MAGAZINEyou are reading, take this break
from screens and give your brain a
chance to relax for a little bit.
Star Wars Day,
Earth Day, 22nd April, 4th May, is an exciting and be-
is a worldwide event that raises loved tradition, where fans from all
awareness of the environmental over the world come together to
issues facing the Earth. There are celebrate the pop-culture phenom-
countless online events, including International Jazz Day, enon. Even those of us who have
the Biden Administration approved
global climate summit, as well as 30th April, a musical experi- never watched the films can ap-
ence that brings together commu- preciate the huge impact this series
various local guest speakers (all has had on the world and appreci-
nities, schools, and music enthusi-
online) and endless online videos ate all the brilliant jokes and quotes
asts from all over the world. Jazz is
and stories from all around the it has gifted us. Use this occasion
a historic, joyous music type that is
world. Read inspiring stories from for movie marathons, costume
versatile and lively and will bring a
Greta Thunberg and watch some competitions or character quizzes
smile to anyone’s face. If you’re not
of David Attenborough’s great- to test you and your friends. Most
est documentaries shining a light a jazz fan, take this opportunity to
explore new music anyway, look up of all, enjoy the day that celebrates
on this topic. It is an opportunity something that so many people love
other playlists and give new artists
to learn more about this universal and brings so much joy to our lives,
a try. You will definitely find some-
and important topic in a support- even if your not the biggest fan.
thing you like, and the experience
ive and exciting way, as the whole
might be an well-earned escape
world comes together in the hope
from the Groundhog Day we are
of change.
living.
World Book Night,
23rd of April incorporating Na- National Doughnut Week,
World Laughter Day,
tional Shakespeare Day, is a day 8th to 16th May, is a fundraising
with the aim of inspiring people to 3rd May, is a positive manifesta- event in aid of The Children’s Trust,
tion for World Peace with the aim of
read. It is also the day of Shake- organised by the baking indus-
bringing people together in friend-
speare’s birth and death, and try and exactly what we will need
ship, through laughter. With the
throughout the UK and in his home- during exams...permission to eat
growth in meditation and yoga this
town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, there doughnuts! This feel good day will
year, this event has grown in popu-
are celebrations to mark the occa- not only have us all feeling happy
larity thanks to the laughter yoga
sion. Take this opportunity to do and full of sugar but will help so
movement, a joyous event that al-
a book swap with friends or read many people who need it. The Chil-
lows people to feel relaxed and get
something a bit different from your dren’s Trust aims to help rebuild the
in touch with their happier side. If
usual genre, to make the most of self esteem and skills of children
you have never tried it, then this
this break from study. Try the clas- through play, exploration, laughter,
is the perfect opportunity to try it.
sics like Jane Austen or the Bronte and fun. There work is so important,
Trust me, you won’t regret it. This
sisters or something more modern so positive and is bringing joy to so
event is celebrated in over seventy
like Florence Given or Ruth Jones. many people. This is most definitely
countries worldwide and will be the
Or, for ultimate comfort and joy re- an event that will be bringing light to
perfect way to raise your spirits if
read your favourites such as Harry your days through lockdown.
we are still in lockdown or if exam
Potter or Roald Dahl. Whatever
pressure is getting to us.
MAGAZINE 1110 WAYS TO BE MORE
SUSTAINABLE
IN YOUR DAILY LIFE
W
e have probably all seen 5. SHOP SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING 8.
GO PAPERLESS – In the United
the movie, ‘How to Lose – As tempting as the low prices and States alone, 68 million trees are cut
a Guy in 10 Days’. While on-trend clothing may be, Penny’s down annually to supply the country
is no friend of the environment! with enough paper. Try to save pa-
Kate Hudson and Matthew Mc- Fast-fashion companies such as per by taking your college notes on
Conaughey are iconic in the early Penny’s, SHEIN, Boohoo, Stradi- laptop or tablet rather than a note-
2000’s movie, this article dis- varius, Topshop, and MANY more, pad or printing out dozens of pages.
cusses how to lose those habits use particular marketing techniques
9. TRY ALTERING YOUR DIET – Meat
you may have which are damag- to draw in their customers. An easy
is one of the largest contributors
ing to the environment and 10 way to identify if a clothing shop
to climate change, polluting land-
alternatives to counteract this in you’re considering buying from is a
scapes and waterways globally.
fast-fashion brand is to ask yourself
your everyday life instead. these 4 questions:
Consider changing your diet to one
that cuts out or significantly reduces
1. REDUCE YOUR FOOD WASTE – • Are they quick to release clothes after the amount of meat you consume.
We’ve all been there. You’ve pur- a trend is seen on the catwalk or mod- By eating less meat, you can help re-
chased too much food at the super- elled by a social media influencer? duce the impact that the animal ag-
market and didn’t get to go through
• Are their clothes produced in large riculture industry has on the planet.
it all before that spinach bag turns
factories where workers are paid un-
into green slime. Save yourself 10. SHOP LOCAL – Purchasing prod-
fair wages?
some money and the environment ucts that are made or grown in
some additional strain and plan your • Do you feel pressured to buy their Ireland decreases the demand for
meals around foods that need to be clothes due to limited availability? imported goods! The next time you
consumed first. Meal prepping and • Are the clothes made from cheap, shop, read the labels to identify
cutting up all your fruits and veggies poor quality materials? where the product is made. The
right away are great ways to use up If the answer is yes to any of these best way to keep the economy up
your produce, and for any soft fruits questions, chances are the brand is and imported goods down is by
that turn you away from eating them categorised as fast fashion. The best spending your money on local Irish
– don’t toss them! Use that old ba- form of sustainable shopping is to products.
nana to make a delicious smoothie purchase second-hand clothing. This Throughout the course of the pan-
or banana bread. eliminates the need to produce new demic, the general health of the envi-
2. RE-THINK TRANSPORTATION items which require more materials ronment has flourished. With transport
– The transportation industry out- that can take hundreds of years to being severely limited and many facto-
puts an enormous amount of green- break down. Shop at your nearby thrift ries and businesses closing their doors
house gases daily that get trapped or charity store, on sites such as De- worldwide, the amount of greenhouse
in the earth’s atmosphere. In efforts pop or thredUP, or purchase clothes gases being released has practically
to help and do your part, drive less! from a sustainable, trustworthy brand. fallen off of a cliff. Make no mistake,
Carpool with friends as much as you 6. HAVE YOUR OWN GARDEN – With this will not last.
can, or even better, walk or cycle to spring fast approaching, veggies The day will come where businesses
your destination if it’s within a rea- and fruits such as peas, carrots, will return as normal, but this does not
sonable distance. Public transport strawberries, raspberries, blueber- mean that we will fall victim once again
around Ireland is super handy and ries and more, are all great produce to the inevitable threat of global warm-
a great alternative to choose from. options that you can plant in the ing. If each person makes a change
3. SAVE WATER – The average person spring to have ready to eat when in their daily habits, no matter how
uses nearly 400 litres of water daily. a nice summer’s day arrives. This big or small, positive impacts will fol-
Lower your water consumption lev- lowers the demand for imported low. Even if you pick just one of the 10
els by taking shorter showers, turn- goods and allows you to spend less methods mentioned, you will be doing
ing off the tap when brushing your money at the supermarket. You will your small part and continuing to fight
teeth or shaving, use the dishwash- also feel the pride of growing your for a better, more promising future.
er only when it is completely full. own fresh produce!
4.
AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTIC – 7. RECYCLE AND REUSE – By now,
An extremely large portion of single- I’m sure most citizens recycle, and
use plastics end up in the ocean companies are making it slightly
and are either wrapped around easier with labels indicating whether
various sea animals or digested by or not the material is recyclable. Con-
them. Invest in reusable straws and sider items you may be able to reuse
water bottles, bring your own shop- for alternative purposes, such as
ping bag to the supermarket, or opt cleaning out an old jam jar and using By Ciara Moore,
for plastic-free produce and food it for a pen holder, or a plant pot or 4th year Toruism Management Student
items. The sea turtles will thank you! even your morning coffee!
12 MAGAZINEDid you know that you can
now book appointments online
to speak to a careers advisor?
TARGETconnect is the new careers platform, where you can log in with your MTU
details and access jobs, internships, graduate programme, view company profiles
and upload your latest CV. Check it out on https://careers.cit.ie/
You can Access TARGETconnect directly
from the MTU Careers Website here:
Features of TARGETconnect for Students
1: Use your myCIT login details to access https://careers.cit.ie
2: Book appointments with a Careers Advisor
3: Search job vacancies, graduate programmes & internships
4: Access employer profiles
5: Explore Careers resources & E-Learning courses
Student Competition!
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1: Log into https://careers.cit.ie using your myCIT login details.
2: Complete your profile. It only takes 2 minutes!
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**Anyone who has already logged in and updated their profile is automatically entered into the competition.
MAGAZINE 13Women in Technology
By Laura Condon, MTU Cork WiSTEM Society First Year Representative,
First Year Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Student
M
TU Cork WiSTEM Society third-year Computer Systems student While each talk brought a new per-
hosted a ‘Women in Technol- and WiSTEM Technology Rep Alison spective, the talks emphasised the im-
ogy’ Webinar on Tuesday 16th Adriaansen who is in first year studying portance of challenging yourself, con-
February. The webinar was aimed at Computer Science. They shared their tinuous education in the industry and
MTU’s student population as well as knowledge, experience and advice to the endless opportunities available for
acting as an outreach event to sec- leaving cert students when choosing a the future of technology. Veda noted
ondary school students. college course, allowing them a taste the interesting statistic that 60% of fu-
of prospective technology-based col- ture tech jobs haven’t been invented
The need for more women in tech is lege courses and the opportunities yet, highlighting the future growth of
glaringly obvious. While it is important available at MTU. the industry.
to support our college-going mem-
bers, we must begin at the source The second half of the event was open As well as academic achievements
encouraging secondary students to to everyone, including current MTU and career journeys, the panel of sev-
choose Tech courses, demystifying students and industry, and second- en chaired by Donna O’Shea, Head of
the course types and supporting their ary school students were encouraged Cybersecurity at MTU, talked about
interests in tech. According to The Irish to stay on. We heard from industry their own personal difficulties and
Computer Society, although record speakers and ended with a panel dis- challenges within the tech industry.
numbers of students have chosen cussion. This part of the event fol- They mentioned overcoming impost-
STEM subjects on their CAO appli- lowed the inspiring career journeys of er syndrome, the importance of soft
cations this year, Ireland is still falling women already established in the tech skills, finding mentorship and a work-
behind the European average of 6-7% industry, discovering the key to their life balance. The panelists gave their
of tech careers being filled by women. successes. We heard from MTU WiS- advice for students considering tech-
Living in a tech-driven world, the need TEM alumni Veda Mandavkar, a secu- nology courses and those starting out
for a more balanced representation of rity analyst at Bank of Ireland, focusing on their career journey. The discussion
women is now a critical challenge fac- on vulnerability management, who has finished reminding students that tech-
ing the technology sector. a Masters Of Science in Cybersecurity nology is an in-demand industry and
from CIT. VMware, McAfee, Dell and that there are limitless possibilities for
The first half of the event was aimed McKesson provided speakers to tell careers in technology.
at secondary school students focus- their stories in Industry and provide an
ing on MTU technology course infor- introduction to each of the companies. MTU Cork WiSTEM Society would like
mation. It was aimed to encourage The roles of the speakers included; tal- to thank all the speakers who spoke
Senior Cycle students to gain an in- ent acquisition, chief of staff, software at the event, as well as everyone who
sight into the world of technology. At- engineer, technical support engineer, helped to organise and advertise
tendees heard from MTU’s Dr Sean product owner, principal engineer and the event. The future looks bright for
McSweeney, Head of Department of data scientist. women in technology!
Computer Science, Young Mei Chen, a
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14 MAGAZINESee Documentary
trailer here...
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TU Cork LGBT* Society cel- about the importance of drag history more work into the footage and to re-
ebrated the virtual launch and those who came before them. It cord more interviews. LGBT+ history
of their drag documentary also highlights the legacy of legendary has been something that was hidden
“Dragging Up The Past” on 12th drag performer from Cork, Danny La in the shadows or completely erased
February with a sold out event online. Rue. All in a concise and informative in the past, so it’s important for pro-
The documentary, directed by Konrad documentary that is all senses of edu- jects like this and the fantastic Cork
Im, a former CIT/MTU student & Robin cational, funny and emotional. LGBT Archive to be supported. We’re
Guiton a creative digital media gradu- excited to finally release the documen-
ate from CIT, and funded by MTU Arts The plan to launch the documentary tary to the public, and proud to be in
Office & Chambers Cork, premiered to was originally set for last April, howev- a position to record the history of drag
an audience of nearly 500. The docu- er due to COVID-19 restrictions it had in Cork for future generations”.
mentary allows people to see the col- to be adjusted to an online launch and
ourful history of drag culture in Cork screening, following the screening While the event was free, it was al-
using interviews with Cork queens was a virtual Q&A session which in- ways planned to raise funds for the
Fabula Di Beaumarchais, Kitty cluded the stars of the documentary, Gay Project who inspired this project
Cartier, Twiggy Moondust, Can- co-director Robin Guiton, Queen of from the beginning. However, due to
dy Warhol, Letycha Le’Synn, Mia Ireland Panti Bliss & the legendary the Covid-19 safe format it now had
Gold, Nettles, Liam Bee, Dakota Richard Guy Mawbey, West-End & to take fundraising has been car-
Mode, Will A.Blige, Alternative Miss Broadway Makeup and Wig design- ried out online, anyone in a position
Cork Director Eddie Kay, & Irelands er who was also the makeup artist, to, are kindly invited to donate a few
youngest drag queen Karma O’Hara, assistant and close friend to Danny La euro to the Gay Project by going to
as well as archival footage & photog- Rue. www.gayproject.ie. Any support is
raphy of queens past. appreciated towards helping the Gay
Speaking on the documentary, Project Project in continuing their fantastic
The stars of the documentary were Coordinator and Co-director Konrad work.
interviewed with many questions like Im stated “We were absolutely gutted
“What made you start drag?” to “What having to postpone the launch which Facebook @LGBTCIT
advice would you give to those start- was planned for April last year, but the Instagram @CIT_LGBT_SOC
ing drag?” as well asking the queens lockdown afforded us a chance to put Twitter @CITLGBT
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MAGAZINE 15By Seán Heary,
Public Relations Officer
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Glór Choral Society to host the Inaugural
All-Ireland Choral Intervarsities
T
he impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been devas- choir performances and the awards ceremony, this show-
tating for the arts in Ireland. Among those disciplines case is not to be missed.
most impacted by new restrictions is choral singing.
With in-person rehearsals no longer a viable option, choirs The MTU Cork Glór Choral Society are looking forward
have been forced to make the choice between moving on- to hosting the inaugural competition, with the committee
line or suspending rehearsals indefinitely. working hard to make sure the weekend runs smoothly. The
committee feels this event has given the society a new lease
The MTU Cork Glór Choral Society saw the need for new of life, and is hopeful that it will encourage new members to
means of engagement within the industry. Thus began the join. The society hopes that the All-Ireland Choral Intervarsi-
planning for the inaugural All-Ireland Choral Intervarsities, ties will become an annual event, and is hopeful that Irish
an online event for third-level student choirs across the choirs will be able to come together again to sing in the not
country, which will take place from the 19th to the 21st of so distant future.
March 2021. The Glór committee hopes to provide student
choirs with a concrete goal to work towards during these Follow: @choralinters on Facebook and Instagram
uncertain times. for information and updates regarding this event.
In the coming weeks, seven choirs from five Irish universi- Email: glor@citsocieties.ie for more information
“
ties will rehearse, record, and edit videos of a piece of their on how to get involved.
choosing. These videos will be adjudicated by a panel of
judges, with prizes available in a number of categories. The
Intervarsities weekend will also include a series of master-
classes from prominent names in the Irish choral industry It’s such an exciting thing to
for members of all competing choirs to attend.
learn from our fellow choristers
The weekend will commence with an opening ceremony on
Friday evening, which will be streamed via YouTube. A vari-
around Ireland, to see what
ety of workshops and masterclasses will be held over Zoom their strategies of keeping their
on Saturday and Sunday which will be free for members of
participating choirs to attend. The weekend will culminate music alive have culminated
in a virtual showcase, again streamed via YouTube, on the
Sunday evening. Featuring the competition videos, guest
in. A choral intervarsities has
been missing in Ireland, and
in a time when people need to
feel a sense of unity, it’s a joy
for me that it can be created
through singing and learn-
ing more about something we
have loved to do together.”
Cecilia Roche, Chairperson of the MTU Cork
”
Glór Choral Society.
16 MAGAZINEMarketing Society - Students Den 2021
E
very Friday, the Marketing Society With the high diversity of businesses
will be releasing a new episode of and entrepreneurs we have lined up for
‘Students Den’ on their Instagram Students Den, we can guarantee there
account. Students Den is our small spin will be something to learn for everyone.
off of the hit TV show ‘Dragons Den’,
where any student entrepreneurs can We are so excited for the next few
join in and share their small businesses weeks guests, make sure you follow
and advice to anyone up and coming. so you never miss one!
Talking about all things business from
setting up, competition and picking a If you have your own business or are
name to the rush of launch day, there in partnership and want to share your
is a lot a young entrepreneur can learn
experience & advice, you can DM
from these 5–10-minute IGTV’s.
@MTUCorkMarketingSociety
Week one kicked off on the 5th of Feb- on any social media or Email:
ruary with the creators of Gym Fever Marketing@citsocieties.ie
Apparel, with great feedback from telling your business and that you
all. Leah and Jack were amazing and
would love to feature in an episode.
showed how a small hobby and inter-
est can grow into a very successful
business and their benefits of social
media, selling out 3 times thanks to it.
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