The recent UCD Agriculture, Food Science and Human Nutrition Careers Day – organised by students for students – was officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue.
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In his keynote address to final-year undergraduate students in the UCD Garret Fitzgerald Debating Chamber, Minister McConalogue said: “As I look around here, I am absolutely confident that we are in safe hands as we face into one of the most exciting periods of agriculture and farming in our history. My final message to all of you as you move through your education and your careers, is that you should do so safe in the knowledge that you are in the greatest industry in the world.”
This careers day is a long-established event and is an important opportunity for soon-to-be graduates of the various programmes to connect and network with potential future employers. Nearly 50 exhibitors attended the event, providing students with an excellent opportunity to speak with representatives from a wide range of organisations across the agriculture and food industries.
This year marks a milestone for the UCD Agricultural Science Society, known as AgSoc, as it celebrates 100 years. Among many other fundraising events, AgSoc has the huge task of organising careers day, and any proceeds raised go towards charities chosen by the students. This year, their chosen charities are Multiple Sclerosis Ireland and Tiggy’s Trust.