September 2006 - CIT Students Union

CIT Students’ Union Magazine
Volume Eight - Issue One
Crèche in
Crisis?
CIT A warded IT
of the Year
@ NEW STUDENT CENTRE
18th - 21st Sept 2006
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CIT Students’ Union
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Ireland.
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Email: [email protected]
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Editor - Gearóid Buckley
Design & Advertising - Philip O’Reilly
Contributions
Sinéad O’Connell
Séan F O’Leary
Mick O’Mahony
Emma Martin
Michael Coughlan
Philip O’Reilly
CIT Students’ Union
President - Brian O’Sullivan
([email protected])
Vice President Education - Simon Bolger
([email protected])
Vice President Welfare - Marie Claire Jennequin
([email protected])
Entertainments Officer - to be elected
([email protected])
Projects Officer - Wesley Kiely
([email protected])
Communications Officer - Gearóid Buckley
([email protected])
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Hello and welcome back everyone and a further fáilte roimht to what Dr. Cox would call “Newbies”. My
name is Gearóid a second year business student and I will be your Communications Officer for the forthcoming year. Thanks a million for all your votes last year. A lot of people have asked me what the
Communication Officer does, basically my job is to ensure all mediums of communication are used to
their full potential by the Union.
Well lads what a summer. Who’d have thought Roy Keane would be a subordinate of his Muppet “pal”
Niall Quinn. We also got a taste of Zidane showing off his skills in his new career, wrestling. It is also
rumoured that the NMWA (Nude Mud Wrestling Association) are currently thinking out a three-year deal
for the French man to commit to. However, now the late evenings in the beer gardens in west Cork are
now a distant memory as I prepare anxiously for a fun filled year, of studying*, studying**, and studying***. (Parent/guardian edition of expliCIT).
To all freshers a sincere welcome. The stressful days are over, you’re in college now and the only anxiety you should have is on a Friday morning trying to catch a bus home for the weekend while also enduring a ‘minor’ headache from the night before. Just last year I was in your shoes and I’ve found the support structures in CIT second to none, which have been enhanced over the summer, as now all student
services are under one roof in the Student Centre. One valuable piece of advice to you is to get involved
in societies and sports. Societies/Sports day takes place during Freshers Week and I’m sure you’ll find
something that interests you. Don’t hesitate to contact any of the SU members (phone number and
email addresses to left of article) regarding any problem or query.
The student body welcomes the Common Room in the new Student Centre, and I foresee it becoming
a keystone in developing the social culture in CIT.
expliCIT is a magazine produced to voice the opinions of you the students, don’t hesitate to write down
what’s on your mind and hand it into the SU office or email it to myself or Philip. Whether it’s a story, a
bit of news, a photograph or a joke it will be welcomed with open floppy drives. We are also recruiting
members for the expliCIT Editorial board if anyone is interested contact Phil, or myself or call into the SU
office.
Finally, enjoy Fresher Week and I’ll talk to you next month.
Gearóid
*=Fresher week
**= Rag week
***= Cramming in May
CIT Awarded Insititute
of Technology of the
Year by Sunday Times
“... The honour for CIT follows the biggest upgrade in
the Institute’s 203-year history in both its diversity of
courses and a multimillion euro investment to enhance
the Institute’s main Bishopstown 80-acre campus...”
Cork Institute of Technology has been named as Institute of Technology of the
Year in The Sunday Times University Guide. Aimed at those going to college in
2007 it is one of the largest and most respected such guides in the world with
1.4m copies printed in different editions.
The award is based partly on performance in The Sunday Times league table
which is drawn up from criteria including the calibre of students the institution
attracts, research quality, degree results achieved, student/staff ratios, graduate
unemployment levels and drop out rates. The award also takes into account
questionnaires on student satisfaction and the role the institution plays on a
local, national and international stage. In student satisfaction ratings CIT moved
up the league table to 9th position
The honour for CIT follows the biggest upgrade in the Institute’s 203-year history in both its diversity of courses and a multimillion euro investment to
enhance the Institute’s main Bishopstown 80-acre campus. The award recognises CIT’s consistency at being among the top institutes of technology for the
number of students getting high grades in business, engineering and science.
It also got merit for introducing degrees this month in architecture, human
resource management, nautical science and quantity surveying.
Dr Brendan Murphy, Director of Cork Institute of Technology, said: 'We are
extremely pleased with being awarded the title of Institute of Technology of the
Year. This is a credit to the hard work of staff and students, and Students' Union
Presidents over the years. We will continue to work hard, to consolidate on this
success.'
CITSU President, Brian O’ Sullivan, said “it is indeed a proud day for all who
attend CIT and proof that equilibrium between curricular and extra curricular
activities is the key to better grades at third level. We must continue to build on
this into the changing future, by creating more choice for students attending
CIT”.
Dundalk Institute of Technology made runner-up due to similar transformations
on its campus. It also won second best Institute of technology for research and
saw an increase in the number of its students getting high grades. University
College Dublin was awarded University of the Year with Dublin City University
obtaining runner-up. Two thirds of UCD students now graduate with a first or
2.1 class honours, up significantly in the past two years.
Much of UCD’s changes have come about in the past 21 months since Dr. Hugh
Brady became President of UCD. Having spent nine years in Harvard before
returning to UCD a decade ago, he says he intends to draw from “the best of
American and European models to create something unique in Ireland”. Wi-fi
technology is being enhanced to allow students to work from anywhere in
Belfield campus on laptops. In addition, almost a third of students will be
offered an opportunity to spend a semester abroad at another prestigious university, one of UCD’s partners in the Universitas 21 Network.
Dr. Brady has made many national headlines recently for upsetting other
Unversities with his aggressive recruitment policy by not signing up to a “nopoaching policy”. He has also only just deferred strike action with staff and students regarding employment contract issues.
CITSU Launches Redeveloped Student Website - www.citsu.ie
Cork Insititute of Technology Students’ Union (CITSU)
have been working over the past few weeks to redevop it’s website, CITSU online.
A complete overhaul of the website has taken place
with new features added such as online calendar, student polls, interactive maps, photo gallery, job listings,
and RSS news feeds.
Students can still access the regular services including,
latest campus news, welfare and education advice,
contact information, back issues of expliCIT, and a CIT
entertainment gig guide.
Much content will be added over the coming weeks
and students are encouraged to submit articles and/or
suggestions for features that may be of use.
The Management & Staff of the Rochestown Park Hotel would like to wish all new
and returning students to CIT the best of luck with the year ahead.
Thank you for once again making us your Number 1 Ball Venue for 2006
Boxers Fracture Project wins Siemens
Engineers Ireland Innovative Engineer
National Award 2006
“...From a large national entry, seven final year students were
short listed as finalists who presented before a distinguished
panel of judges, drawn from industry and academia. Following
a highly competitive event...”
The Siemens Engineers Ireland Innovative Engineer Award 2006 Competition
Finals took place throughout Thursday 15 June, at Engineers Ireland HQ Clyde
Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The award is the national prize awarded by Siemens
and Engineers Ireland for projects illustrating innovation
in engineering.
From a large national entry, seven final year students were short listed as finalists who presented before a distinguished panel of judges, drawn from industry and academia. Following a highly competitive event, the result, announced
by Mr. Matthew Russell, Chairman of the distinguished
panel of judges, was:
First Place and Siemens/Engineers Ireland Innovative Engineer of the Year
2006:
Ms. Kathleen Hurley, Final Year Mechanical Engineering Degree Student
Project Title: " Fractured Finger Splint System Design and Development "
Industrial Partner: Mr. James Harty, Consultant Surgeon
Supervisor: Dr. Keith Bryan
metric factors and the loading of the fifth phalange were analysed. From surgeon concept, an aluminium splint was designed to provide a three-point pressure system to immobilise the fifth knuckle. The new fractured finger splint was
developed in parallel with an innovative neoprene glove support system to prevent rotational deformity. The requirement for total immobilisation of a hand
due to a fifth metacarpal fracture is thus obviated, thereby leading to a faster
recovery and less discomfort for the affected party. Utilising Rapid Prototype
technologies, a Prototype Splint Device was produced and Validation was
undertaken. State of the Art manufacturing techniques was investigated and a
low volume production device was designed to produce a marketable splint.
The judges were particularly impressed by the fact that Kathleen had liased
with three final year Business and Information Studies students Lucy Gleeson,
Martina Brennanand Claire Murphy to investigate the commercialisation of her
Fractured Finger Splint system, developing a business plan and forming the
company Finger Splint Ltd. Market Potential was investigated and Competitors
assessed. Significant advantages over direct US competitors were identified
including rotational deformity prevention, patient comfort, flexibility, washability and ease of manufacture.
The objective of Kathleen’s project was to research and design an improved
support system for the treatment of a fractured fifth metacarpal (also known as
a boxer’s fracture) as an alternative to the current conventional treatment, the
cumbersome Ulnar gutter splint encased in plaster paris.
Amongst the six runner-up short listed finalists was Brian Guilly Cork Institute
of Technology Mechanical Engineeering Student for his ”Design and
Development of Equine Tendon Support Boot Test Rig”.
Kathleen was presented with the coveted award and a cash prize of €2,000 by
Mr. John McGowan, President of Engineers Ireland. Kathleen will also be eligible for a scholarship of €1,250 if she chooses to pursue Postgraduate studies.
The Siemens/Engineers Ireland competition is open to all third level colleges
with professionally accredited engineering degree courses and proved a significant victory for CIT.
Initial research was carried out on the anatomy and mechanics of the hand.
Primary anthropometric experimental data was collected. Relevant anthropo-
Sean F. O’Leary, Senior Lecturer
Free IT@Cork Membership for IT Students
CIT has negotiated free membership of IT@Cork for final year and postgraduate IT students (Computing, BIS, Electronics). I would recommend any student
from these areas to avail of this facility for the many reasons outlined below.
and activities of the IT market in Cork. It is also a useful addition to the CVs of
students who will be applying for jobs.
Members of it@cork enjoy the following benefits:
What is IT@Cork?
it@cork is a not-for-profit industry organisation that supports businesses that
depend on Information Technology in the Cork region. It provides a forum for
businesses that have a key dependency on IT, to share best practices and to
network. It also supports the promotion of the region to external investors and
works with other regional stakeholders to promote IT related opportunities. It
provides free membership to final year and postgraduate IT students.
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The network organises monthly information and networking events for its
members and annually hosts the biggest IT conference outside Dublin.
Why Join?
Membership of it@cork provides students with the opportunity to learn the
latest in technology trends, make contacts in the business world, and heighten their own profile. The organisation provides IT professionals from all sectors with opportunities to meet and develop an appreciation of the resources
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FREE admission to the numerous seminars and events on topical sectorspecific subjects and networking events.
Discounted registration fee to the it@cork annual conference.
Receipt of the it@cork monthly online newsletter, which keeps you
informed of recent and future events, as well as news of the IT industry
in Cork.
How do I Join?
Email [email protected] letting her know that you wish to join.
Catherine will provide you with the relevant registration details thereafter.
Where Can I Find More Information?
Check out the IT@Cork website at www.itcork.ie.
Welcome from the Careers
and Counselling Service
Whether you are returning to CIT for another year or if this is your first year at
the Institute, the Staff attached to the Careers and Counselling Service warmly welcomes you and invites you to avail of the services offered by the Service.
Based on the 2nd floor of the Student Centre the services offered are free and
confidential. The service is committed to supporting and encouraging you to
reach your academic and personal potential and offers Career Guidance,
Educational Guidance and Counselling.
The integrated Service operates on a 'drop in' and appointment basis and
opened Monday – Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. To make contact, call over
in person, ring 4326678 or email [email protected]
Urgent Funding Plea for
Threatened Rape Crisis Services
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has backed an urgent plea from the
Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) for increased State funding to meet the
demand for services. A €7million funding deficit has affected all 16 rape crisis centres represented by RCNI, leading to cutbacks.
USI said there is vigorous support among its 250,000 members for RCNI’s
position and the immediate release of the extra €7million required. It called
on the Health Minister to intervene in the apparent procedural impasse
between the Health Services Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health
(DoH).
USI President Colm Hamrogue said: “USI knows firsthand from students and
Students’ Union Welfare Officers that supports provided by rape crisis centres
and the RCNI are a lifeline for many people who have been raped or assaulted.
Society is becoming more aware of the problem of sexual violence. This
makes it doubly ironic that we see critical support services under threat
because Government departments cannot agree on the procedure for releasing vital extra funds”.
USI Welfare Officer Kelly Mackey said: “Rape crisis centres offer crucial support in times of crisis, which is why students stand with the RCNI in demanding the immediate release of essential additional funds.
“It is heartening to see more men and women availing of the support which
the rape crisis centres provide, but the growing demand for services necessitates an increase in resources, such as staff.
The Health Minister must step in to resolve the procedural impasse between
the DoH and the HSE that appears to be preventing the release of vital extra
funding”.
USI Warns of Student
Shanty Towns as 20,000
Face Eviction
“...almost overnight, properties presently classified as
Section 50 student accommodation will move into the open
market and their rents will soar to open market levels.
The only affordable accommodation option that exists
in many areas will suddenly be priced beyond the means
of students...”
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has warned that Student Shantytowns
could emerge in three years when the first waves of 20,000 students are evicted from low-rent Section 50 housing. These 20,000 students will be forced into
dilapidated or overcrowded accommodation when the low-rent Section 50
option expires.
The Finance Act 1999 granted property developers a 10-year tax incentive to
build Section 50 student properties. For the first wave of Section 50 developments that 10-year cut-off is fast approaching. It is expected that all student
properties built under Section 50 will eventually be transferred to the private
sector. The loss of Section 50 student residences will leave no remaining lowrent option for 20,000 students dependent on affordable accommodation.
USI President Colm Hamrogue said: “Almost overnight, properties presently
classified as Section 50 student accommodation will move into the open market and their rents will soar to open market levels. The only affordable accommodation option that exists in many areas will suddenly be priced beyond the
means of students.
The end of Section 50 could force 20,000 students to sleep on floors or exceed
fire safety regulations for maximum occupancy, yet the Government can avert
this nightmare scenario by renewing Section 50 or legislating to provide thousands of new low-rent student residences.”
USI Welfare Officer Kelly Mackey said: “The housing crisis that begins in three
years will continue to intensify for a decade. It will worsen with each Section 50
unit that moves out of Section 50 designation and into the private open market.
The idea of 20,000 young people priced out of all but the most overcrowded
or dilapidated accommodation is truly alarming, and would be a disaster for
students and local communities alike.
Any potential Government for 2007 must announce plans to defuse the student
housing time-bomb by ensuring that thousands of rent-controlled residences
remain for students.”
Successful Summer for CIT
Mechanical Engineering Students
“...Two Gold Medals and One Silver Medal for CIT students at
International Medical And Sports Engineering Project
Competitions, Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London were
achieved...”
In a major achievement for Cork Institute of Technology, three CIT Mechanical
Engineering degree students, Kathleen Hurley, Brian Guilly and Timmy
O'Keeffe, have been awarded top prizes in separate categories at the IMechE
International Medical and ISEA International Sports Engineering competitions,
which took place in Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London throughout Tuesday
27 June 2006. Victorious Cork students Brian Guilly, Kathleen Hurley and
Timmy O'Keeffe pictured ( Left to Right ) outside Buckingham Palace.
Best International Medical Engineering Project Competition
First Place and Outright Winner: Mr. Timmy O'Keeffe, Final Year Mechanical
Engineering Degree Student
Project Title: " Design, Development and Commissioning of an Orthodontic
Thermal Cycler "
Supervisor: Lecturer Bernard O'Callaghan
Industrial Partner: Dental Department, Cork University Hospital
Two Gold Medals and One Silver Medal for CIT students at International
Medical And Sports Engineering Project Competitions, Birdcage Walk,
Westminster, London were achieved.
Best International Sports Engineering Project Competition
Second Place Finalist: Mr. Brian Guilly, Final Year Mechanical Engineering
Degree Student
Project Title: " Equine Tendon Support Boot Test Rig Design and Development
"
Supervisor: Dr. Keith Bryan
Industrial Partner: Dalmar Ireland
The Award Winning students and projects are:
Best International Medical Device Design and Development Competition
First Place and Outright Winner: Ms. Kathleen Hurley, Final Year Mechanical
Engineering Degree Student
Project Title: " Fractured Finger Splint System Design and Development "
Supervisor: Dr. Keith Bryan
Industrial Partner: Mr. James Harty, Consultant Surgeon
A Fantastic Achievement for Kathleen, Timmy and Brian. A Red Letter Day for
CIT and Engineering Education in Ireland.
Sean F. O'Leary, Senior Lecturer
CIT Students’ Union President
Welcome to CIT.
My name is Brian O’ Sullivan and I am your
Students’ Union President for the coming academic year. I have overall responsibility for seeing that the Students’ Union works in a way that
facilitates and represents CIT Students, making
sure your voice is heard on all levels within the
Institute’s structure. Some of my other responsibilities include overseeing finance, staffing
and media relations. I am also the main liaison
officer for The Cork School of Music, National
Maritime College and Crawford College of Art
and Design. Some of the committees I sit on are governing Body, Academic
Council, Academic Executive, Student Finance Committee, Appeals Board, Arts
Fest and a number of other sub committees.
But that’s enough about me what’s in it for you!? The ethos of the Students’
Union is to represent you the student and also to provide quality services which
are otherwise unavailable, on a non-profit making basis. Our range of services
includes a retail outlet, a video club, entertainment co-ordination and the publication of a monthly magazine, ExpliCIT.
You can get involved in various ways, however the most beneficial way is to
become a class representative. This means you will be the medium between
your class and us. This is beneficial to both you and your class as you can help
resolve any issues which may arise, organise class parties and be informed of
all issues happening within the institute. Other ways to get involved include
joining the entertainments crew or welfare committee. To get involved, simply
drop your details into us in the office and we can sit down and have a chat!
Activities such as class parties and other day and night time events will help you
gain new friends and interests and help you develop socially. However, college
is also about developing both academically so don’t forget about those books!
If you do find that you are struggling academically during the year please do not
hesitate to contact us as we can generally help with our grinds database or
through other mediums.
The Students’ Union acts as the voice of the student population of CIT and will
represent you across all areas within the Institute. Simon, Marie-Claire and I are
here to help and support you with any difficulties which may arise either on an
academic or personal level. Remember it is a right and not a privilege to gain
third level education and we are here to ensure this learning experience is
delivered to the highest level.
Remember it’s your life and your college, make a difference and get involved.
By attending Cork Institute of Technology you automatically become a Students’
Union member. This means you can run for election as a class rep or sabbatical officer, attend general meetings, ask questions of the officers, and avail of
the Students’ Union services. The best way to get the most out of your Union
though is to get involved. You the student are our most important members
and without your involvement, our development and adaptation to the ever
changing future in restricted.
Keep it real,
Brian
CIT Students’ Union Projects Officer
What's the craic lads?
Welcome to CIT if you are a Fresher, and if not, just welcome
back. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Wez,
and I'm your Projects Officer again for this year. My job entails
the administration of campaigns and general strike actions as
well as assisting the other Officers with other Union events.
going to be here for a while so you may as well make a few
friends.
Anyway that's all from me, remember if you are lost or need
help in anyway, don't hesitate to approach me or email me
[email protected]
Talk soon
The Freshers Week line up looks amazing lads… it’s a pity I cannot be there, I’m sunning in Florida as you read this…poor me!
FRESHERS make sure you go out to the events, after all this
week is for you and it’s a great way to meet people, you’re
Wez
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Welfare
Hi All
Firstly, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to all you incoming freshers, and welcome back to those of you returning for
another year. I hope you all had a great fun-filled summer.
For those of you who don’t know what my job entails, I am
here to assist you with any problems regarding your welfare
during your time at CIT, such as accommodation difficulties,
sexual and general health queries, stress etc. My door is always
open so feel free to stop in for a chat anytime. My very comfortable sofa is also always very welcoming.
I will also be holding a series of talks and workshops throughout the week. Should you wish to get involved in any way,
please do not hesitate to contact me. I would love to see some
new fresh faces on the Welfare Committee. If interested, you
can contact me at [email protected], 021-4933123 or just call
into my office.
I hope you all enjoy the fantastic line up we have for Freshers
Festival. It is set to be a great week, and a fantastic start to the
year. Just remember amidst all the excitement to be careful and
stay safe.
Slán Go Foill,
Landlord Problems?
Call into the SU Office if you are
having any difficulties, email
[email protected] or call
021 4933123
I have many Welfare related events and campaigns lined up for
the year. This will begin with Welfare Week, which will take
place from the 24th - 26th October. During these few days, representatives from various organisations will be available to talk
to you about their services and what they can do to help you.
Marie-Claire
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Education
So here we are another year and another summer gone far too quickly. Welcome back to you
all and for the fresher’s welcome to the next
step. The next step of your life, not just your
education. Even though education is your main
goal in college, there is a lot more. Here in CIT.
we have many outlets for students to meet new
people and get involved in things you love from
societies to sports. We are very lucky to have
some great societies, for example one of our
societies won best society in Ireland last year.
The days for the clubs and societies are coming
up so keep an eye for them to sign up for what
you want.
For those of you who don’t know me I am your Vice-president Education for the
coming term I represent you on all issues educational as well as other matters.
Even no matter how much we wish we didn’t we are all going have some problems arise through the year and that’s why I’m here.
to pop in and find out information or just have a chat I’ll be there. After all, that’s
why we’re here for you the student, we can’t do anything without you. So starting from now I hope more of you will get involved with the Union, we can
achieve the goals we all want through solidarity and unity among the students.
We are the voice of the Union but you are the blood, the heart you are what
keeps the Union alive.
As I write this I have just learned that Steve Irwin has died. Steve best known
as the Crocodile Hunter also done a lot of campaigning for the protection of
habitats and animals so I thought I’d have to put in a quote from him beside
“Crikey”.
“I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a
kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it”.
Steve Irwin 1962-2006
“Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing”.
Steve Irwin 1962-2006
I like the first one.
As you read this we should at last be moved or just moving into the Student
Centre from our prefab, which finally should be condemned to the annals of
awful buildings, it’ll be a special on Sky One now I’d say. So that’s where I
should be from now on to help you through your problems or if you just want
So I’ll see all of you over Fresher’s Week, which should be great,
Simon.
Freshers Carnival 2006
Freshers Week Preview - 17th to 21st September
Freshers FESTIVAL 2006 will kick off in three of the local Bishopstown pubs,
Mac B’s a.k.a. Bishopstown Bar, The Outpost and The LOFT on Sunday 17th
Sept. Both Pubs will have a good line up of promotional giveaways, live music
with both DJ’s and bands so check out their ads on the back page and on
pages 7 and 17 for a complete listing.
Wednesday will see a Willy Wonka theme at RAFTERZ The HIGHLIGHT of
Freshers Week will be THE FRESHERS BALL Every Year CIT Students’ Union are
trying to come up with new & fresh ideas for Freshers Week. This year sees
THE FRESHERS BALL hit CUBINS on HANOVER ST, with four different Rooms in
action.
The college entertainment will kick off at approx 12:00 am on Monday 18th
Sept outside the NEW STUDENT CENTRE weather permitting. This year we are
introducing a four day FRESHERS CARNIVAL with bungee castles, bucking
broncos, human football etc and live entertainment in the form of Jugglers,
Cover bands, Hypnotists, Salsa Bands. Add to this a barbeque on the Monday
You can check out the timetable on this page for On-Campus activity during
Freshers Week.
The MAIN STAGE will host music from THE ROCK MONSTERS plus MC FLEMING. KARAOKE proved so popular it has been given its own floor upstairs. For
those who like your rock see THE RISING STAGE with THE BLIZZARDS in
action. IF RNB and House Music is your thing, we have a room dedicated to
your needs. Tickets go on sale from the Students’ Union Stand located.
The three main nights in town are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After
checking out a number of pubs in town your college clubbing will start out in
a club called EARTH on Sheares St. The theme of the night will be a Uniform
Ball Disco. So get those school uniforms out.
Please note that valid 18+ ID is required before you enter any of the college nightclubs. (Garda/Passport ID will be asked for).
For more information, please visit our website
www.citsu.ie
“...this year we are introducing a four
day FRESHERS CARNIVAL with
bungee castles, bucking broncos, human
football etc and live entertainment in
the form of Jugglers, Cover bands,
Hypnotists, Salsa Bands. Add to this a
barbeque on the Monday..”
CITSU FRESHERS CARNIVAL 2006 DAYTIME EVENTS
@THE NEW STUDENT CENTRE - THE COURTYARD
Monday 18th- Thursday 21st September
4 Day CITSU Carnival Including BUCKING BRONCO, HUMAN FOOTBALL, HUMAN
VOLLEYBALL, GIANT SAUSAGES various DJs Plus Live on Stage
Monday
1:00 pm - AFTERSHOK (Classic Covers band)
Plus FRESHERS CARNIVAL BBQ
Wednesday
1:00 pm- RICHIE KAVANAGH
(AON FOCAL EILE Star)
Tuesday
1:00 pm- TONY BALONEY AND HIS EXPLODING TOILETS
(Hypnotist)
Thursday
1:00 pm STRICKLY RIDDEM!
(Reggae, Salsa , Calypso Band)
Visit www.citsu.ie
for the latest Gig
Guide and
Freshers Week
Photos!
CIT branch staff, from left to right: Amy Allen, Paula Murphy, Rose Coughlan (Branch Manager), Catriona Bic
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Crèche
in Crisis?
“...of the other 3rd level
education Institutes in
Cork, St. Johns, CSN,
UCC, College of
Commerce, we are the
ONLY ONE
that does not offer childcare places to students
and staff....”
The students and staff of CIT have gotten used to inconveniences while building was ongoing here on the main Bishopstown campus. Generally the inconveniences were small and easy to work around, especially with the promises
of new buildings to move into at the end. We have put up with continued
delays in the delivery of the buildings, uncertainties about who would be paying for furniture and fittings in certain cases and even finished products going
unused due to political and administrational errors. In general it has been
worth the wait, you just have to take a walk around the new Student Centre,
Admin Building and Tourism and Hospitality Building to see that these are fantastic developments that will benefit the population of this college for years to
come.
However, there is one building where inconvenience of any sort can lead to
detrimental damage. The building is the crèche and the damage is to the personal finances and personal relationships between parent and child to the staff
and students crying out for this resource. Some of the students that have been
around here a bit longer than others might remember the Crèche plans being
finalised, drawn up and displayed proudly in the main corridor next to a copy
of a letter from the Government granting the college a total of €700,000
towards the project in 2005.
This ?700,000 wouldn't completely fund the project, but we were informed
that the Institute had already put aside €400,000 for this development and so
it looked like finally the building would begin. The planning permission was
applied for in November 2004 in anticipation of funding being made available
so all that was to be done was to chose builders and draw up a timetable.
Things weren't going exactly to schedule, nothing does, but finally in June this
year the barriers were put up around the building site and the absolute last
preparation was made when a company was brought in to ensure that no
power lines were hit during construction. This was the very final preparation
and it was expected that building would begin the following Monday.
But the builders didn't move in the week after, or the week after that and it was
starting to look really bad. Where is the announcement now? Why isn’t there a
nice big notice board in the hallway detailing why the building isn’t going
ahead when there was one there when it was? Why is there total uncertainty
surrounding this?
One student waiting with bated breath for the crèche is Jen. She’s going into
2nd year and she’s finding it hard to cope juggling college, work and trying to
see her two-year-old Aoife grow up. “I didn’t expect that juggling everything
would be so difficult, my Mam and Dad both work and I had nobody else to
take care of her in the mornings so I had to find a crèche for Aoife for at least
part of the day. I drop her off to the Montessori on the way in to college, it’s a
lovely place and I know that she likes it there. My aunt collects her at 1.00 pm
I don’t know what I’d do without that, I couldn’t afford more than the morn-
“...if the building
isn’t on stream by
December we lose
it and there is no
guarantee when
we will be granted
the funding again
if ever.....”
ings every week. She stays with my aunt until about 3.30 pm, my Mum collects
her from there and I get back sometime around 5.00 pm. We have dinner
together, I’m always sure that I make that part of the day at least, but I have to
work at 8.00 pm in order to fund the crèche fees and the car, I’m nowhere near
a bus route and I couldn’t possibly move nearer. I hardly see Aoife, it’s hard for
her too because she’s all over the place every day but I’m hoping that she
doesn’t notice too much.”
Of the other 3rd level education Institutes in Cork, St. Johns, CSN, UCC, College
of Commerce, we are the ONLY ONE that does not offer childcare places to students and staff. The lack of this facility is evident every year in the demands
placed on the Student Assistance Fund and Student Parent Fund applications.
More and more students are applying for assistance for crèche fees or help
with bills so that they can cut down on hours working and actually work to
their full potential at their course. This fund is dependant on the contributions
from each students’ registration fees and with student numbers falling the fund
is getting smaller but the demand is getting much higher.
The fact of the matter is that there are students that are forced to drop out
every year due to the lack of this facility. There are students not able to dedicate themselves to their studies because they have to work to afford extortionate childcare prices. With the increased focus of this college on student retention, it boggles the mind to see that there aren’t any childcare places available
when it is undoubtedly the number one priority of any parent embarking on a
course or on a student mid way through the course that finds that they will
soon be a parent.
We are being told that it is the Institute that are holding up the building of the
crèche, the ?700,000 from the Government is still there and in fact a lot of it
has been spent on surveyors, planning costs, architects fees, etc. The worst part
about this is that there is a time limit on the grant from the Government, if the
building isn’t on stream by December we lose it and there is no guarantee
when we will be granted the funding again if ever.
The planning will also lapse, and when it is realised that the crèche can’t be
put off any longer the process will have to be repeated all over again. This situation is ludicrous, the site is fenced off, the builders ready to move in and
there’s nothing happening!
Every student with a child (mothers and fathers) need to make themselves
known to the SU Welfare Officer Marie-Claire. Every class needs to elect it’s rep
and insist that they keep them appraised of any developments in Union
Council meetings. Every student needs to be ready to take action, and soon.
We have until December to get this sorted out, it can and must be sorted out.
Be Aware of CIT Health
& Safety Procedures
“...part of the Safety Management System is the reporting of
all accidents. If you are involved in an accident even what you
consider to be a minor one please report it to your Lecturer or
the Buildings & Estates Office...”
On Behalf of the Buildings & Estates Office I would like to welcome you back
to the fold. Your safety and the safety of all students and staff here at the Cork
Institute of Technology is of the utmost important. Our safety mission statement states that “Everyone of us is entitled to leave here in the same health
that we arrived in at the start of the day”.
We are responsible for our own health and well being, we must also not put
others or ourselves in any situation where we might be harmed or cause harm
to others. College will be the best and fondest memories that you will have as
you get through and leave with your different skills and achievements.
Unfortunately in most cases this will not become apparent until you leave.
Your co-operation in all matters associated with Health & Safety would be very
much appreciated while you are here. The areas which you will be involved in
are as follows,
•
Evacuation Procedures: There will be planned and unplanned
Evacuations of the Campus. This will test us to see how long it takes to
leave and assemble at designated points adjacent to the buildings in an
emergency situation.
•
Accident Reporting and Investigation: Part of the Safety Management
System is the reporting of all accidents. If you are involved in an accident
even what you consider to be a minor one please report it to your
Lecturer or the Buildings & Estates Office. For example if you cut yourself
from a protruding screw in a wall, treat the cut but do not report the
accident. The accident will repeat itself with maybe worse consequences
for the next person. By reporting we can remove the cause and prevent
re-occurrences.
•
Safe Conduct & Behaviour: Please THINK what might go wrong and how
it will affect you and others in all your actions while on Campus/Car parks
etc.
Best Wishes and look out for each other.
Michael Coughlan,
Assistant Buildings/Safety Officer
Telephone: 021 432 6418
Be Active - Get Involved with CIT Societies & Sports Clubs
Every year almost 2000 new students join CIT with their goals set out in front
of them for academic success. After all, what else is there to higher education
other than achieving the highest grades, the most honours in a given area of
study? In trying to answer that question we come to a crossroads. In our minds,
is higher education merely a series of carefully designed learning activities with
exams at the end? Is there perhaps a component that we are missing out on if
we choose such a narrow appreciation of what the purpose of ‘education’ is?
Many people over time have approached these same questions with many different approaches and opinions, but almost all of them agree that a true higher education must be balanced with real world, real life experience. One manner in which we can attain this delicate balance is through what has become
known as college societies. These affiliations allow for a degree of socialising
and interaction between the different students and can help alleviate the typical pressures of academic life. When you speak with the alumni of any educational institution the foremost memories are not of how well an exam went or
how good a certain lecture was, typically they are of good times spent with the
people they came to know during those times, shared experiences with their
peers. The broad range of societies at CIT ensures that every taste is catered for.
CIT societies help to broaden the horizons of the student body and can cover
course related areas such as computer skills or scientific study to physical
health via offerings like yoga. Another branch of this area would are the sports
clubs which allow for some physical and competitive interaction amongst the
club members.
The more time one invests in trying to pin down exactly what the word education encompasses, the more difficult it becomes to see the edges of the concept. The social bodies listed above are a mere scratch in the socially diverse
broad spectrum of possibilities in CIT. Participation in these college societies
forms a vital part of the rich tapestry of college life and acts as a counterbalance to the stressful experience that students are exposed to and, can be an
important part in helping that to be overcome.
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CIT Post Grad Student and
Former expliCIT Editor
Wins National Engineering
Award
“...Significantly the radical solution has very positive implications not just for Cara Partners and the Pharmaceutical
Industry in general, but also for the many other industries,
which utilise enclosed high speed rotating machinery...”
Cork Institute of Technology Masters in Mechanical Engineering Degree student
Martin O’Riordan was recently announced as the outright winner of the 2006
National MEETA Student Project Award for students undertaking a project in a
maintenance, reliability or asset management area at Honour Degree/ Masters
Degree level.
The National Award, sponsored by ESS Ltd., is based on submission of a project report and presentation of shortlisted projects before a distinguished panel
of industrial and academicadjudication panel at Engineers Ireland HQ, Clyde
Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Martin’s award winning project is titled Multiple
Vibration Source Separation and was carried out in conjunction with Cara
Partners under the joint supervision of Dr. Michael J. O’Mahony of the
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Ms. Linda O’Sullivan of the
Department of Mathematics, Cork Institute of Technology.
Martin's groundbreaking research work arose from a very difficult problem
encountered by Cork Based Pharmaceutical Company, Cara Partners, on the
introduction of an otherwise hugely successful World Class Business Centred
Maintenance Strategy. Predictive maintenance based on condition monitoring
and vibration analysis was being hindered in a number of critical manufacturing components, where monitoring sensors could not be applied directly to the
component.
Sensors applied to the outer casing record data from multiple vibration sources.
The separation of these sources into their constituent elements represents a
very difficult technical and mathematical problem. A satisfactory solution had
not arisen through the application of traditional analysis techniques.
After extensive research, Martin’s inspiration arose from an unlikely source through reading some literature on Electro-encephalography (EEG) i.e. Brain
Wave Pattern Analysis. The application of up to 30 sensors to the Human Skull
and the very skilled analysis and interpretation of the brain wave patterns by
highly trained and experienced doctors was very much analogous to the application of the vibration sensors to the outer casing of the critical manufacturing
equipment and the extraction of information of interest to the Maintenance
Engineer.
Martin’s medical inspired solution required the application and development of
advanced mathematical techniques of Blind Source Separation and
Independent Component Analysis to the solution of the previously intractable
problem of multiple vibration source separation. An experimental test rig, incorporating data acquisition and analysis software, was designed, developed, manufactured and commissioned by Martin to assess and optimise his developing
innovative algorithmic and measurement solutions. Very substantial progress
has been achieved in a radical new approach to the solution of a very difficult
problem and a sound research platform for the further development and optimisation of this solution has been established.
Significantly the radical solution has very positive implications not just for Cara
Partners and the Pharmaceutical Industry in general, but also for the many
other industries, which utilise enclosed high speed rotating machinery.
Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering Mr. Matthew Cotterell is highly laudatory of the success, “Everybody here at CIT is delighted with Martin’s
National Award”. This represents a great achievement for Martin, Michael, Linda
and Cork Institute of Technology.
Martin has just commenced work within the Johnson & Johnson (J&J)family of
companies on a unique global operations leadership development ( GOLD)
programme. In this prestigious GOLD programme, Martin will be rotated
through three work assignments, each lasting eight months, within the J&J family of companies in Europe. Currently, he is working for the Global Supply Chain
in DePuy, based in Cork. DePuy are world leaders in the manufacture of
orthopaedic implants. After this rotation, Martin will spend an assignment in an
engineering role in the pharmaceutical industry in mainland Europe and an
operational role in the medical devices and diagnostics industry in the United
Kingdom
Martin’s achievements are not restricted to the academic area. He also has a
strong interest in long distance running, completing the Dublin Marathon in
2005 and the Edinburgh Marathon In 2006. Martin will be presented with his
award at the MEETA, The Irish Maintenance Society, and National Conference
on November 24th.
A native of Curraheen Village, Co. Cork, Martin is the son of Michael and Marjory
O’Riordan. Martin has also been very active during his time at College, serving
as President of the Mechanical Engineering Society, Communications Officer for
the CIT Students’ Union and Editor of the CIT Students’ Union magazine,
expliCIT.
CALLING ALL STUDENTS - DO YOU WANT CASH TO FINANCE YOUR TIME WHILE
STUDYING AT CIT?
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Sponsored by South Cork Enterprise Board - Prizes Valued at €5,000
Shed light on your ideas to harness a piece of the prize. Your invention/business plan can lead to a chance to earn a share
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Institute Director Wishes
to Close Students’ Union
Shop for Imperative
Academic Purposes!
“...if you think back ( for those who were here) to March 2005,
where CITSU was asked to give up the games room, full of pool
tables and arcade games, to the college, as it was imperative for
academic related activities. This was agreed to, as we saw it to be
in the best interests of all students. But that was not to be the case.
It is to date a store room..”
CITSU Games Room
8th September 2006
As you all are well aware there is a distinct lack of printing facilities within the
college at present. This is an issue CITSU has been fighting to improve on over
the last number of years. To date no distinct progress has been made. We in the
Students’ Union see this as a disgrace, that students are forced to travel into
town and pay extortionate rates for printing when this problem can be alleviated within the college, with relatively little cost.
As little progress has been achieved in this area, we felt that it was time for
CITSU to take its own measures. The plan was to expand its current services by
making available computers and printers in our office in C 143, once we had
successfully moved to the new Student Centre.
However once again any move made by CITSU to correct college management
on inadequacies in certain areas of services to students, was prevented.
How this time you ask......?
Well, over the summer the Director of the Institute, Dr Brendan Murphy,
informed us that we were not allowed to remain in out current location in C143
as that space was to be relocated to the Chemistry Department for academic
purposes. As representatives of you the student, it would be very wrong of us
to prevent any expansion in academic departments, as this can only further
your learning experience.
games, to the college, as it was imperative for academic related activities. This
was agreed to, as we saw it to be in the best interests of all students. But that
was not to be the case. It is to date a store room.
As you can see a large number of rooms on the main campus have been vacated over the last number of months, (eg. Hotel and Catering Department) but
to date, no attempt has been made to convert these, to alleviate the serious
lack of academic space on campus. We believe that the same may happen to
our office in C 143 and as a result, have stalled our move to the Students Centre
in order to gain the students point of view on this issue. If we are given assurance that it will be used for needed academic purposes, I’m sure you will agree
we leave it go, but to date we have seen nothing to that effect.
So the million dollar question….
Give it up, in the hope it will be used for the purpose intended?
OR
Fight to hold onto it and expand our services to include badly
needed printing facilities?
IT’S YOUR COLLEGE…. YOU DECIDE
However….. if you think back ( for those who were here) to March 2005, where
CITSU was asked to give up the games room, full of pool tables and arcade
Map showing old college blocks with
rooms empty and undeveloped over past
weeks / months / years!
Please email [email protected] with comments or visit www.citsu.ie
“Vital” for Academic Purposes!
Old CITSU Games Room
Director’s Old Office in D Block, one
of many unused rooms on campus!
Is space truely
at a premium
in CIT?
D Block practically abandoned on all floors for past few
months without any sign of development since Admin Staff
move to new building.
Kitchen Sink Anyone?
MASSIVE
CLEARANCE
SALE!
Limited Stock-Buy Today!
Email: [email protected]
New State of the Ar t
Architecture Labs?? Oh
wait sorry,
sorry, abandoned
catering kitchens left
weeks ago!
CIT Sports News
An active involvement in the social
and recreational aspects of college life
will ensure that you will look back on
your days in CIT and remember all the
good times you had.
Over the years some of the friends,
students have made through sport in
CIT have stayed with them beyond
their college years, some even
become some of their closest friends
now.
CIT aims to offer possibilities to all
students of the college to involve you
in some form of physical recreation.
This is evident in the excellent facilities, which have considerably improved over the past number of years. A topclass gym, Astro-turf (available for 7-aside or 11-aside games), floodlit tennis
courts, international standard athletics track and several playing pitches (two
GAA, soccer and rugby, with more under development). CIT offers a wide
range of sporting / recreational activities from aerobics to volleyball and everything in between, catering for all students whether your interest is competitive
or recreational.
by Emma Martin
CIT has enjoyed a lot of success in a wide variety of sports. Last year there
were successes in athletics, badminton, basketball, cycling, equestrian, hurling,
camogie, football, ladies football, golf, hockey, orienteering, men’s rugby and
sailing.
CIT also offers sports bursaries/scholarships which are an indication of CIT’s
commitment to the development of a comprehensive sporting policy and are
awarded to students who display high achievement levels, commitment and
dedication to their chosen sport and very importantly loyalty to the sport within the Institute. Those interested in applying for a bursary/scholarship should
contact the Sports Office for an application form. The closing date is 5th
October 2006.
For all incoming and present students of CIT the annual Clubs Day is the first
big event of the sporting calendar and will take place in the Students Centre
during Freshers Week. Clubs set up stands of various designs and features
advertising their clubs activities for the coming year. By visiting the different
stands, students can decide what clubs to join and how many. Often students
will join many different clubs but only commit to one or two. It’s important to
find the right balance between study and leisure so don’t spend all your time
in the library, get involved and join a club be it gymnastics, soccer or kick-boxing. Whether you join for the competitive element or the social scene, one
thing is for sure you’ll experience new and long lasting friendship.
Would you like to promote your Society / Club here?
[email protected]
or you can call in directly to the Publications Office, 1st Floor Student Centre
www.fingertime.com - puzzle 001-4
www.fingertime.com - puzzle 001-3
Fill in the grid, ensuring that each column and row and
every 3 x 3 box
box contains the numbers 1-9.
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(The same number cannot appear twice in any row,
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box at any time).
Suduku Prize - Win 1Gb USB Key
To enter simply return completed sudoku puzzle in evelope with
your name, class and contact details to the new CITSU office, 1st
Floor Student Centre by Monday 25th September 2006
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This Month’s Prize: € 30
Competition Closes 5pm Monday 25th September 2006
Competition Rules: All Entries to be returned by deadline to the CITSU Office, 1st Floor Student Centre on official form. Open to CIT Students only and one entry per student.
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