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Mariana Reis, Executive Officer, Higher Education Authority

Support for students and graduates with a disability
There are several sources of support for third level students with disabilities. As well as your on-campus and faculty supports, one of the most important is AHEAD (Association for Higher Education Access and Disability).

Internships in Europe: What you need to know
The EU institutions offer a wide range of internship opportunities, particularly in the Union's major centres, like Brussels and Strasbourg.

Rose Mary Hogan, Head of Graduate Recruitment and Development EMEA, Glanbia
Rose Mary Hogan, Head of Graduate Recruitment and Development EMEA at Glanbia, talks about her own career and how continuous learning, commitment and a willingness to embrace new challenges has led to a career that is rewarding and fulfilling.

The business landscape for graduates
There are a broad range of career opportunities available for graduates. But those starting out on their career path need to be aware of how the business landscape has changed in order to take best advantage of it. We talk to Julie Ryan of the Irish Management Institute about what graduates can expect?

Emma McLaughlin, Brand Development Executive, Jameson Irish Distillers

Compliance/Regulatory Affairs Manager
Compliance/Regulatory affairs managers act as a link between companies and regulatory authorities. Working in a range of highly regulated industries, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, banking and energy, they ensure that products are manufactured and distributed and that services are delivered in line with appropriate legislation. The profession is increasingly in demand both at home and globally, offering huge scope for travel and career advancement.

Clinical research officer
Clinical research officers (or clinical research associates) play pivotal roles in bringing new drugs that improve people’s lives to the market. With many of the world’s top drug developers working on important new drug treatments in Ireland, they are much in demand.

Adam Hetherington, Client Associate, Core Media

Emma Nangle, Project Lead Consultant, First Derivative

Ian Robinson, Property Planner, Sherry Fitzgerald
