Teagasc welcomes large intake of students for new college year

The National Botanic Gardens is home to the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, located at Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Photo: Peter Stears.

Set to host a live showcase of its current students and staff on 13 October

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7 October 2021

The Teagasc Horticultural College in the National Botanic Gardens started the new college year in September with a large intake of students across its courses.

In total 170 new students have taken up a first-year programme at certificate and degree level. The new students are availing of the blended learning experience which offers both in class and remote learning.

“After such a difficult past year it’s heartening to see students back on campus in both the Glasnevin and Ashtown locations where we operate,” said John Mulhern, principal of Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture. “There is a definite flow of young school leavers towards all areas to do with the environment , growing plants for food production and indeed organics where there is huge interest. We are well place to answer this need with our certificate , advanced certificate and degree programme in conjunction with Waterford Institute of Technology.

Online showcase

Teagasc will host a live online event showcasing current students and staff in the National Botanic Gardens on 13 October at 12:30. To tune into the event, visit: https://bit.ly/3kRgFqh

For information on Teagasc’s courses, please visit: www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/botanic-gardens-college-of-horticulture

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