Wednesday, 18 February 2009, Main Hall, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 1.00pm–6.00pm

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gradireland would like to remind you of the largest post graduate event of 2009. The postgradireland fair will feature 100+ institutions, including some of the largest institutions in Ireland and abroad.
A series of talks and seminars will run throughout the day. The postgradireland fair starts at 1.00 pm. Make sure you are there early so you can make the most of all the services available and get to talk to as many institutions as possible. You can’t afford to miss it.

It’s going to be a fantastic event and it’s a shame to keep it to yourself, so why not forward this information to a friend?
See you at the fair!
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  About Chartered Accountancy
Chartered Accountants are members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants In
Ireland (ICAI), which is the largest accountancy body based in Ireland. The scope of
opportunities available through a Chartered Accountant’s qualification is becoming
more widely appreciated, with traditional images of accountants being replaced by an
altogether more dynamic view of the profession.
No longer regarded as simply financial experts working in practice, Chartered
Accountants are accepted as business leaders and key decision-makers of the
future, and work in a wide range of business sectors and in a broad spectrum of
roles. In the current difficult economic climate, there has never been a better time to
up-skill to join the elite of financial advisers.

Recognised and respected internationally, the ICAI qualification means that Irish
Chartered Accountants have true global mobility, with over 2,000 Irish members
working abroad in more than 90 countries. The qualification is an outstanding entry
point into business in any part of the world.

Routes to Qualification - The majority of new ICAI students are either graduates or post-graduates. Most graduates come from business degrees, and a competitive range of exemptions are offered to reflect the content and level of the qualification obtained, with some qualifications gaining an entire exemption from first year exams.

Meanwhile, an increasing group of new ICAI students come from non-business
disciplines such as science, IT, engineering, etc. In light of this, DCU run a
Professional Diploma in Accounting (PDA) which is open to all-non business
graduates and acts a foundation qualification for further academic studies in
accountancy. PDA graduates are exempt, in full, from the CAP 1 examinations of the ICAI, which are the exams taken in the first year.

Training Options - Once a student has completed their PDA, they can enrole on an ICAI course, and have several options with regard to where they can train:
• Training In Practice - in a traditional accountancy firm;
• Training In Business - in a non-accountancy company in any sector;
• Pre-Contract Registration - outside of a training contract, up to the end of
CAP 2 (2nd year module)

In the case of training in practice or in business, the firm undertakes to provide the
student with appropriate training and experience and within an agreed financial
package covering renumeration and educational costs. In return, the student
commits to work with the firm for a fixed period, under a fixed term contract, and to
pursue the relevant courses. The Training Contract proves how valuable a resource
training companies see CA students, as they attach great importance to their
development.

For more information please contact Robert Crosbie on 01-6377345 or visit us at
ICAI

  Come and find out more about the work of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors
Without Borders.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is delighted to invite you to
the next MSF Information Evening on Monday February 23rd, at Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland, Stephens Green, Dublin 2. Winner of the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize, MSF is the leading independent humanitarian organisation delivering emergency medical aid in more than 60 countries around the world. MSF provides emergency life-saving relief to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters or exclusion from health care, irrespective of race, religion or political affiliation.

On February 23rd, we invite you to join us for an informal presentation by a returned
volunteer who has worked with MSF in many countries, a short film and a question
and answer session to learn more about MSF and also find out how you can become
part of our field work.
MSF recruits medical and non-medical professionals from a wide range of
backgrounds to fill key roles in our humanitarian programmes. During the evening
you will hear firsthand stories of "life in the field" and the MSF Ireland Recruitment
Officer, Deirdre Mangaoang, will be on hand to discuss the recruitment process and
how you can become involved in MSF’s work.
Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. If you are unable to attend this
information evening, but are interested in volunteering with us or would simply like
to know more about our work, please email us at dublin.volunteer@dublin.msf.org or
visit our website at MSF
The February 23rd MSF Information Evening will be held at: Albert Theatre: 7pm
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Stephens Green, Dublin 2. (Access via main college entrance on York Street)
We look forward to seeing you there,
MSF Ireland.

  You are still in demand – Meet the Gradcracker Six
All disciplines - Graduate programmes Gradcracker
Graduate Engineers are still in demand. There is lot of gloomy news about a lack of
graduate opportunities right now but the vast majority of Gradcracker employers are
still actively seeking graduate engineers. So, to lighten the gloom, for the next few
weeks we will feature six active employers, at random, across all engineering
disciplines.

Mott MacDonald – Electronic & Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical and General
MBDA – General, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical and Systems
VetcoGray – Electrical & Electronic, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical and Software
Atkins - Chemical, Civil, Electronic & Electrical, General, Mechanical and Systems
Lloyd’s Register - Electronic & Electrical, Materials & Mineral and Mechanical
AWE - Systems, General, Electronic & Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials
& Mineral, Aerospace, Computer and Oil & Gas
Don’t just wait for the next six from us – explore Gradcracker now and be the first in
the queue!

Remember, you are still in demand. Search Gradcracker and you will find lots of
vacancies for all engineering disciplines.

  Please quote ref no: PHD 02/09 Closing date for applications: 1 March 2009
The chemical composition of the polar boundary layer is intricately linked with the
cryosphere (snow/ice). The snowpack is a major source of trace gases that increase
concentrations of the OH radical in the boundary layer. Processes linked to new sea
ice formation drive emissions of halogens, especially bromine and iodine. All these
emissions enhance the oxidising capacity (the fundamental reactivity) of the polar
boundary layer. Given existing and predicted changes in the extent of the
cryosphere, we need to explain current trace gas processes in order to predict their
future role.
BAS’s Atmospheric Chemistry group is at the forefront of such research, and two
highly successful year-round field campaigns have yielded a rare archive of
measurements of boundary layer chemical composition. During this PhD project, the
student will conduct a thorough analysis of the BAS datasets, and then use UEA’s
existing numerical models to test our understanding of processes. Specifically, they
will use an established 1-dimensional multiphase model of the boundary layer that
was recently modified for polar applications and will include a newly developed snow
photochemistry module. Data interpretation will be further assisted with back
trajectories from the British Atmospheric Data Centre (BADC) to assess the role of
different source regions (open ocean, sea ice or snowpack) on air mass composition.
Insights from the field measurements and the fit to model results will give
confidence that processes are correctly understood. This assurance will allow an
attempt to scale up the very detailed results from the 1-D model to the whole of
Antarctica.The student will be based at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge but
will spend time at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. At both institutes, the
student will work as a member of highly experienced atmospheric chemistry research
groups. The student will receive training in atmospheric chemistry (with a strong
focus on the polar troposphere) as well as in numerical modelling. This NERC PhD
studentship is linked with the BAS core science programme Chemistry and Past
Climate. Fieldwork is not currently planned during the studentship.

The ideal student will have an excellent degree in a subject where Chemistry and/or
Atmospheric Science comprised the major part. They will also have very good
mathematical ability and a strong interest in Earth System processes.
Salary: Funding is already secured for this studentship. The NERC award for the 2009-
10 year will be £13,290. For more information, see
Information & Eligitability
Anticipated start date: 1st October 2009
For further details about the British Antarctic Survey please see:
Antartica and for the University of East Anglia please see: UEA
Applicants should include a cover letter, a CV and the e-mail addresses of two
referees. We anticipate holding interviews in Cambridge on 23rd March 2009.

Applications and enquiries should be addressed to:
Dr Anna Jones, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET, UK. Email: aejo@bas.ac.uk

  WANT TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD?

When applying for jobs, particularly in the current economic climate, you need to
make sure that your application stands out from the rest!
Althaea Federlein, recruitment expert, from Robert Half International will be on hand
on Monday 16th February at 6pm in CG 19 Henry Grattan building with advice and
information on applying for roles, preparing CVs and interview tips.

Robert Half International is the world’s oldest and largest specialised recruitment
company, specialising in financial recruitment.
Whatever you’re your specialty, Althaea will be on hand to make sure your career
gets off on the right foot!

Website RobertHalf

  The National Film School at IADT offers a number of postgraduate programmes
which may be of interest to your students.
The MA programmes include Screenwriting, Broadcast Production for Radio and
Television and Digital Media. Information about these MA programmes can be found
at IADTcreative arts

  The Chinese Scholarship Council of the Peoples Republic of China has
offered one scholarship to an Irish graduate student to study in China
for the academic year 2009/2010.

Further information and the application forms (including foreigner
physical examination form) relating to the Chinese Government
Scholarship Programme 2009 can be obtained from the website:
CCS The Chinese Institutions admitting international students can also be found on this website.

Please note the application procedures for a Chinese Government
Scholarship. An application form and foreigner physical examination form
are enclosed for your information.

Completed application forms (with supporting documents) should be
returned to the Department of Education and Science, International
Section, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. These forms must be received in
this office no later than 5.30 pm on 13 March 2009. Late or incomplete
application forms will not be considered.

  Where would you like to be today?

London, Paris, Madrid, New York, Dubai, Moscow, Rio, Sydney, Hong Kong….

The EOP is Irelands most successful Graduate placement programme and is also the
only programme open to applications from graduates of all disciplines. EOP enables
candidates to gain a valuable introduction into the world of employment and offers
them a unique opportunity to develop their skills in a practical work environment.

The EOP is of twelve months duration, with a minimum of six months spent outside
Ireland. The programme encompasses all industry sectors and provides an
unparalleled career start for graduates.

The EOP is also the only Graduate Programme to offer internationally recognised
accreditation at level 9 on the HETAC scale leading to a potential MSc in
International Business Development. For further information see
EOP closing date 5th March 2009