2016 GRADUATE HANDBOOK Produced by the Agricultural Science Careers Committee
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UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science 2016 GRADUATE HANDBOOK Produced by the Agricultural Science Careers Committee Generously sponsored by Farm Relief Services The Leading Agri Food Recruitment Specialists for Over 30 Years. JOB SECTORS • Agronomist • Commercial Sales Advisors in Tillage, Ruminant & Nutrition • Food Science • Veterinary • Agricultural Advisors • Agricultural Scientists: - Agricultural Engineering - Agri-Environmental Science - Animal Science Equine Sean Coughlan Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly T. 057 932 6999 LOCATIONS E. [email protected] Cavan Kilkenny John Miller Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Cork Limerick T. 057 932 6999 Dublin Offaly E. [email protected] Galway Roscommon Kerry Tipperary www.frsrecruitment.com UCD 2016 Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) Bachelor of Human Nutrition (BSc) Bachelor of Food Science (BSc) UCD GRADUATE HANDBOOK 201 Produced by UCD Agricultural Science Careers Committee 1 UCD 2016 UCD Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Careers Day Wednesday, 24th February 2016 UCD Student Centre 08.00 – 08.30 Company Registration: UCD Ad Astra Hall 09.00 – 10.00 Official Opening: Garret Fitzgerald Debating Chamber Chairperson Professor Alex Evans, UCD Dean of Agriculture Keynote Addresses Mr Bill Callanan, Chief Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine Ms Amie Coonan, Chair, UCD Agricultural Science Careers Committee Presentation of prizes by ASA President Prizes presented for winners of the 2016 ASA “Mock Interview” series by ASA President, Mr Neil Keane 10.00 – 10.05 Final year photograph, UCD Student Centre 10.05 -13.00 UCD Agriculture, Food Science & Human Nutrition Careers Fair, UCD Ad Astra Hall Discussion session Companies/potential employers meet final year students in an informal setting, also a chance to submit C.V’s. 11.00 – 13.00 Presentation time for companies Venue 1: Blue Room, UCD Student Centre Venue 2: FitzGerald Debating Chamber, UCD Student Centre A selection of companies providing 10 minute presentations on their graduate programmes, positions, training and organisations. Discussion session in Astra Hall will be ongoing 13.00 Lunch and Event Close, Forum Bar Complimentary lunch for exhibitors and members of the AgSoc Careers Committee 2 UCD 2016 Contents Acknowledgments .....................................................................................................................4 Foreword from the Chairperson of the Careers Committee ..............................................4 Careers Committee ...................................................................................................................5 Foreword from the Dean of Agriculture ................................................................................5 Animal and Crop Production ..................................................................................................6 Animal Science ...................................................................................................................1 Animal Science - Equine ...................................................................................................2 Food Science .......................................................................................................................2 Human Nutrition...............................................................................................................3 Food and Agribusiness Management .............................................................................. Dairy Business ....................................................................................................................4 Agri-Environmental Science ........................................................................................... Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf Management ................................................. Forestry ...............................................................................................................................5 Engineering Technology...................................................................................................5 3 UCD 2016 Acknowledgements The Agricultural Science Careers Committee would like to thank everybody who generously helped in the preparation for Careers Day 2016. In particular we would like to thank the Dean of Agriculture Professor Alex Evans; Dr Eileen Gibney; Damien Dempsey; Tara Walsh and all the staff from the School of Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office; Iris Burke; Catherine Byrne; Karen Holland; Annette Patchett and Irene Rose. We would like to acknowledge the companies who have given sponsorship and donations to the committee, a special mention to FRS who sponsored this year’s Graduate Booklet. We would like to thank all the companies who attended on the day, without whom, Careers Day 2016 would not be possible. Foreword from Chairperson It is a privilege to welcome my fellow fourth year students and potential employers to our annual Careers Day in the UCD Student Centre Complex. Each year this event continues to grow from strength to strength and it proves to be extremely successful for both employers and students. This event is unique within UCD where students take it upon themselves to organise their own careers event which shows initiative, leadership and organisational skills. The Agri-food sector continues to grow and with the abolition of milk quotas in 2015, this is an exciting time for graduates and the Careers Day has a significant role to play for the graduates of 2016. It provides them with an opportunity to showcase all the skills and talents which they have acquired throughout their four years of study. Careers Day also provides an excellent opportunity for all companies present here today to handpick suitable future graduates for their business. I can assure you that the students here today are at the forefront of modern technology. The skills developed by these graduates over the past four years with the aid of their lecturers, make them the ideal candidates to embark on long and successful careers in the exciting Agri-food sector. The Graduate Handbook provides a brief synopsis of the Class of 2016 and it serves as an invaluable reference to companies who wish to recruit staff. As Careers Chairperson, I on behalf of the Careers Committee would like to thank all who contributed in any way to the success of today especially Farm Relief Services who sponsored this Graduate Booklet. I would especially like to thank Mr Bill Callanan, Chief Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine who has taken time out of his busy schedule to be here and speak to us. I would also like to thank Dean of Agriculture Professor Alex Evans and President of the ASA, Mr. Neil Keane for attending Careers Day. Mr. Damien Dempsey and Ms. Tara Walsh deserve a special thanks for without their continued support and assistance in the last number of months, today would have not been possible. Their advice and guidance throughout the year has helped to ensure today was a success. I would also like to thank all the staff of the School of Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office. I would like to thank the Careers Committee for their hard work and tremendous effort in preparing for today. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish my fellow students every success and happiness in the future. It has been a pleasure and a great experience to hold the position of Agricultural Science Careers Chairperson for 2015/16 and I will always remember it. Amie Coonan Chairperson Agricultural Science Careers Committee 2015/16 4 Animal & Crop Production UCD 2016 Careers Committee Back row left to right: Front row left to right: Sean O’Sullivan: Food and Agri-Business Rep Amy Meegan: Human Nutrition Rep Orla Farrell: Engineering Technology Rep Claire Mulrennan: Food Science Rep Jonathan Fylnn: Animal Science Rep Brianne Cummins: Animal Science Equine Rep Dara Jennings: Food and Agri-Business Rep Eileen Casey: Animal and Crop Production Rep Maighread Barron: Dairy Business Rep Amie Coonan: Committee Chairperson Oisin McGylnn: Agri-Environmental Rep Michelle Donnelly: Food Science Rep Avril Helen: Animal Science Rep Paul Murphy: Dairy Business Rep Jason Meenaghan: Forestry Rep Foreword from the Dean of Agriculture Once again it is that time of year when we welcome many employers of our graduates and the final year students themselves to the annual Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Careers Day and it is my pleasure to write this short note for the Graduate Handbook. This publication and this event is well established in the UCD calendar and is testament to the enthusiasm and commitment that both students and employers have to the agriculture and food industries in Ireland and further afield. The Careers Day is a forum where employers and students come together to learn about each other and exchange information on skills and opportunities. The booklet presents a short profile and the contact details of each student and will be an invaluable resource in the months ahead. Agriculture and food businesses, and all their associated industries, continue to be highly regarded in Ireland and make significant contributions to our economy and our society. While progress is impressive, many challenges face those in the industry all along the value chain. This is where the UCD graduates, with their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm, have an opportunity to make a difference and develop strong and rewarding careers