SETU Podcast

The award-winning Higher Diploma in Arts in Television and Media Production, developed by SETU and Nemeton TV in partnership with Udarás na Gaeltachta, has been successfully preparing new media talent since 2006. As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge at SETU, former students on the course, Lia Nic Craith and Eoin Dalton, screened short films they produced.In this episode you'll hear from the filmmakers, as well as from Róisín Sheehy, the Irish language officer at SETU, who discusses her role and the importance of promoting Gaeilge on campus – not just for Seachtain na Gaeilge, but all year around. This is a bilingual episode, so you you might pick up the 'cupla focal' from the podcasts guests.

This podcast episode, hosted by Rob O’Connor, features Michael Quinn, Lecturer in Culinary Arts at SETU and second year Culinary Arts students Joni Hunt and Kealen Voogt, who recently travelled to Croatia to participate in the EU-CONEXUS Student Research Hub on Sustainable Food Systems. In this episode, the trio reflect on the research to education project in the Dalmatian region including visits to Mount Biokovo and Makarska, where they connected culinary heritage, local food systems and sustainable practices. Listeners will hear how Joni and Kealen describe their hands-on activities from visiting a family-run olive-oil mill, local fishing culture and working alongside a Michelin-starred chef and how these experiences reshaped their understanding of the “farm-to-fork” and the value of community-centred food cultures. Michael reflects on how this kind of “living lab” learning model positions students as active participants in sustainability, not just observers.Accompanied by Bridget Cheasty, Communications Officer for EU-CONEXUS at SETU, the podcast gives listeners an insight into how practical learning experiences through the EU-CONEXUS Student Research Hubs are making a real impact. Follow Up LinksSETU students explore sustainable food systems in Zadar (news item) https://www.setu.ie/news/setu-students-explore-sustainable-food-systems-in-zadarSETU’s EU-CONEXUS Microsite https://euconexus.setu.ieEU-CONEXUS main website https://www.eu-conexus.eu/en/EU-CONEXUS Explained (Podcast) https://pod.fo/e/2abdadMichael Quinn (LinkedIn profile) https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quinn-aa129968/Bridget Cheasty (LinkedIn profile) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-cheasty-876896126/Rob O’Connor (LinkedIn profile) https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertoconnorirl/

This is the second episode shining a light on a unique new course running in SETU. The Certificate in Personal Development is a two-year Level 6 course, which aims to offer adults with intellectual disability an opportunity to experience university life and become students in higher education in the same way their siblings and typical adult peers do.As year one of the course draws to a close, course leader Catherine Kelly-Mason and lecturers Deirdre Barry and Vicki Anderson joined me to discuss the importance of the course and what it means to them professionally and personally. Our previous episode featured 3 students were invited to to the podcast studio to reflect on their first year as university students, as well as some content from the celebration day held to acknowledge their achievements to date. Link to the course homepage.

This is the first of 2 episodes shining a light on a unique new course running in SETU. The Certificate in Personal Development is a two-year Level 6 course, which aims to offer adults with intellectual disability an opportunity to experience university life and become students in higher education in the same way their siblings and typical adult peers do. As year one of the drew to a close, a celebration day was held and 3 students were invited to to the podcast studio to reflect on what the course means to them. A second episode will feature staff discussing the importance of the course and their reflections from year one.Link to course page

In this episode, Rob O’Connor from South East Technological University speaks with learners and a lecturer from the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Technology programme at SETU. The course is designed for professionals working in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors who want to deepen their knowledge and progress their careers.Guests include Abi Ryan (Sanofi), Thomas Phelan (Amgen), and Dr Eleanor Owens (SETU), who share their perspectives on the value of the programme, the challenges of returning to education, and how flexible, part-time study can fit into busy professional lives.Whether you're working in operations, quality, or lab support—or considering a move into the sector—this episode gives a real-world look at how structured learning and practical experience can come together to support meaningful career development.Useful links:SETU GMP and Technology Programme Overview:https://www.setu.ie/courses/bsc-hons-in-good-manufacturing-practice-technologyDirect Application Information (Part-time Programmes at SETU):https://www.setu.ie/study/part-time-studyContact Bernadette Whelan (Programme Leader):Email: bernadette.whelan@setu.ie

EU-CONEXUS is the pan-European university for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability. In this podcast, we discuss what that means, explore some of the offerings from EU-CONEXUS, and highlight the benefits for both faculty and students at SETU.The panel consists of SETU staff members involved with EU-CONEXUS:Michelle Maher – Lecturer in SustainabilityMike Kinsella – Lecturer in Pharmaceutical ScienceBridget Cheasty – EUConexus Communication and Administrative OfficerThe podcast is hosted by Rob O’Connor from SETU. Additional Info:EU-CONEXUS main website https://www.eu-conexus.euEU-CONEXUS micro sitehttps://euconexus.setu.ie/EU-CONEXUS introductory video https://youtu.be/SuZiEGNIjFI  Staff Profiles:Michelle Maher https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-maher-57ab414b/Mike Kinsella https://www.setu.ie/staff/mike-kinsellaBridget Cheasty https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-cheasty-876896126/Rob O’Connor https://www.setu.ie/staff/robert-oconnor