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Do not go into teaching solely for holidays, and definitely not if you want to be rich! You need to like children be patient, kind and be able to work with many types of people.

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Open Day

When

Saturday, November 4, 2017 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Dublin

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Saturday 4th November 2017 - 10am - 4pm

University College Dublin invites final year secondary school students, mature students, their families, and guidance counsellors to the UCD Open Day taking place on Saturday, 4 November 2017.

One of the best ways to experience UCD life is to come to our Open Day. You will be able to gain a real insight into the student experience and life at UCD.

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Saturday, November 04, 2017

Open Day 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday 4th November 2017 - 10am - 4pm
University College Dublin invites final year secondary school students, mature students, their families, and guidance counsellors to the UCD Open Day taking place on Saturday, 4 November 2017.  
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One of the best ways to experience UCD life is to come to our Open Day. You will be able to gain a real insight into the student experience and life at UCD.
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More information to follow <a href="http://ucdopenday.ie/#intro" target="_blank">here</a>.

Thursday, November 09, 2017

UCD Mathematics and BAFS Open Evening 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Event Date: 09 November 2017 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM An evening to meet staff, alumni and current students from the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics to hear about the following degrees UCD:
DN200 Science: In the DN200 Science programme, students can focus on their preferred stream immediately or explore a range of subjects. The UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics offers the following degree subjects:
Applied & Computational Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics and our suite of Science & Mathematics Education courses. 
Venue: Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science (East), University College Dublin, Belfield
Enquiries: Gary Dunne, <a href="mailto:gary.dunne@ucd.ie">gary.dunne@ucd.ie</a>  <a href="https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-mathematics-bafs-open-evening/" target="_blank">https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-mathematics-bafs-open-evening/</a>

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

UCD Physics Open Evening 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Meet us the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science. The talks will be held in the Moore Auditorium located within the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science.
The evening will include:
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<li>An introduction to the program by Prof Martin Grunewald, Head of School, UCD School of Physics</li>
<li>Talks on career paths from UCD Physics graduates and current undergraduate students about their experiences.</li>
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The presentations will be followed by an informal session where students will have the opportunity to talk with lecturers, speakers, and current students over a cup of tea/coffee.
Further information including the programme of events will be added to this page closer to the event.
The event is free but booking is essential.  
Venue: Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science (East), University College Dublin, Belfield
Enquiries: Gary Dunne, <a href="mailto:gary.dunne@ucd.ie">gary.dunne@ucd.ie</a>
 <a href="https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-physics-open-evening/" target="_blank">https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-physics-open-evening/</a>

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

UCD Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Information Evening KILKENNY 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Date: Wednesday 15th Nov @ 7:30pm 
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The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science will host an Information Evening taking place in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Wednesday 15th November. The event, which will begin at 7.30pm, aims to provide an overview of the 13 undergraduate entry pathways available to students entering the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in September 2018.
Information on entry requirements, career opportunities and subject choices will also be presented by UCD staff members and recent graduates and will be followed by complimentary refreshments and a Q&A session.
Admission is free but pre-booking is essential. More info, and to register for event: <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/agfood/newsandevents/upcomingevents/" target="_blank">http://www.ucd.ie/agfood/newsandevents/upcomingevents/</a>
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

UCD Chemistry Open Evening 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Event Date: 21 November 2017 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM 
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The UCD Chemistry Open Evening will take place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday 21 November 2017  in the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science.
If you have already visited us on Open Day, this evening will be different. We are opening up our new Chemistry undergraduate teaching laboratories and there will be demonstrations and an opportunity to talk with staff and current students about studying Chemistry in UCD.  Registration will take place in the foyer of the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science. There will be stands present from UCD Chemistry Staff, Royal Society of Chemistry, UCD ChemSoc and current undergraduate students.
This will be a great chance to see the world-class facilities available to Chemistry students in UCD.
The event is free but booking is essential. Further information including the programme of events will be added to this page closer to the event. 
Venue: Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science (East), University College Dublin, Belfield
Enquiries: Gary Dunne, <a href="mailto:gary.dunne@ucd.ie">gary.dunne@ucd.ie</a>
 <a href="https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-chemistry-open-evening/" target="_blank">https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-chemistry-open-evening/</a> 
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

UCD Computer Science Open Evening 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Event Date: 28 November 2017 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM 
UCD School of Computer Science is hosting an Open Evening for 5th & 6th year secondary school students, mature students, parents and teachers on Tuesday 22nd November 2016.
The purpose of the evening is to introduce prospective students to the opportunities available for studying Computer Science at UCD.
Talks by staff and graduates will outline what Computer Science is, the content of the degree programme and what life is like as an undergraduate in UCD. There will be talks on Computer Science careers, internships and post-graduate courses. There will be a chance to meet with CS staff and current students, plus demos from researchers on robotics, virtual reality and drones.
The event is free but booking is essential. Further information including the programme of events will be added to this page closer to the event.
For information on all UCD Computer Science Degree Courses please visit: www.ucd.ie/myucd/science
Venue: Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science (East), University College Dublin, Belfield
Enquiries: Gary Dunne, <a href="mailto:gary.dunne@ucd.ie">gary.dunne@ucd.ie</a>
<a href="https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-computer-science-open-evening/" target="_blank">https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-computer-science-open-evening/</a>

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

UCD CAO Information Evening 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Date and Times: Tuesday 9th January from 05:00 PM  to 07:00 PM The evening will provide advice on the CAO application process and give the prospective students a chance to talk to staff in both the programme and student services areas. Schedule of Events: 5.00pm - Registration 5.00pm to 7.00pm - Opportunity to meet staff and current students at programme and student services stands 5.15pm - Access and Supports for Mature Students Talk 5.40pm - Applying to UCD via CAO Talk 6.00pm - Making an application to HEAR/DARE 6.30pm - Understanding the MSAP Assessment 7.00pm - Event finishes More info: <a href="https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-cao-information-evening/" target="_blank">https://www.myucd.ie/visiting-ucd/events/ucd-cao-information-evening/</a>

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