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LINK Conference,
Antwerp, July 2011
Niamh Hayes
Background
• To hear directly from students about their experiences in third level
• Provide students with an opportunity to explore careers with successful professionals in an informal setting
What did we do?
EmailsPhonecalls
Social MediaWebsites
LettersEverything!
Who attended?• 65 students initially expressed interest
• 37 students attended
• 19 HEIs represented • A good mix
Gender, geography and student type; Predominantly undergraduate students, but representation from postgraduate students, part time and higher certificate students, adult learners, distance learners as well as some recent graduates
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Construction/Engineering
Business/Accounting &Finance/Law
Humanities/CreativeArts/Teacher Training
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Breakdown of students according to ‘Year in University’
Breakdown of Student according to Subject Area Studied
The Art of Conversation
The Student Voice
• What is happening that’s good? • Staff • Technology• Attitudes
• Describe your agenda for change? • Service Provision & Funding• Communication & Attitude • Student Empowerment
What would make your education amazing?
Conversations
1. Where to Now2. Networking 3. How it Feels4. Student Societies 5. Social Challenges
Themes that emerged:“More events like this”
“Where can I get supports in employment”
IRL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak3r57Emt3c
What now?
Ph: +353 1 2789325E: [email protected]: www.ahead.ie
getaheadblog.wordpress.comfacebook.com/getaheadforumtwitter.com/get_ahead
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