The holistic approach to health and well-being is the hallmark of the International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD). This approach also marks a sea-change in Irish attitudes to mental health. For a very long time we just did […]
Get Creative in 2021 – Learn Something New: We’ve been stuck in the house for most of 2020 and we’re hoping that 2021 will see us return to some sort of safe normality. Today we all took joy in […]
Mindfulness can be described as the awareness and observation of the present moment without reactivity or judgment. These days mindfulness is everywhere. A Google search on the term mindfulness yielded more than 208,000,000 links, while Amazon.com lists over 30,000 results […]
What is QQI? QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications Ireland. It is the national agency in Ireland responsible for: Quality assurance of further and higher education and training Maintenance of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Validation of education and […]
Although there is not much in the way of scientific evidence for the idea, many people believe that learning becomes more difficult with age. It might be just a case of adults having to retain more additional information about their […]
Today in 1843, the theory of quaternions was born when a sudden thought came to William Rowan Hamilton as he was walking with his wife along the Royal Canal in Dublin, Ireland. It was the fundamental formula: i² = j² […]
For those drawn to work with animals or growing food, studying agriculture or veterinary sciences can lead to rewarding careers that engage with these passions. For those interested in exploring career paths in Agriculture and Veterinary Science, there are diverse […]
Too much time spent in work breeds restlessness and a longing for a real challenge in life, a bit like Luke Skywalker during his long years as a farmhand; fear not, there are activities that will fulfil that need. Whether […]
Proper nutrition is a vital part of athletic performance and sports science. The food athletes eat can make the difference between winning and losing. For both professional competitors and regular exercisers, understanding the science behind nutrition allows you to maximize […]
Aromatherapy is a form of complementary medicine. Aromatherapists uses essential plant oils and aromatic plant extracts to improve a client’s mood or health. A little bit about essential oils Essential oils are, well, essential to aromatherapy. These are plant oils from trees, […]