ITBytes

In the final episode of 2024, the ITBytes podcast team dives into the festive spirit by discussing a variety of topics to help listeners make the most of the Christmas season. They explore some tech related gifting idea’s, offering recommendations for gadgets and devices that would make perfect presents. Additionally, they share some non-tech gift ideas for those looking for more traditional or un...

October is cyber security awareness month in UCC, as part of a month-long series of events ITBytes has recorded 3 short episodes with a focus on cyber security. In this the third and final episode of the series, we talk to Barry Foley, UCC’s IT Security Officer. Topics covered include the current IT Security landscape, AI, the latest cyber security threats (a little Pig Butchering anyone… ) and ad...

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month at UCC. As part of the events, ITBytes has recorded a three-episode series focusing on cyber security. In the second episode, we talk to Katie Horgan, IT Security Analyst in IT Services, about the business of cyber fraud, including romance fraud, and the impact these crimes have on people lives. Resources mentioned in this episode include: An Garda Siochan...

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month at UCC. As part of the events, ITBytes has recorded a three-episode series focusing on cyber security. In the first episode, we chat with Caoimhe Gannon, an IT Security Analyst in IT Services, about her journey into a career in IT and cyber security at UCC.  You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to...

Our first ever return guest, Tom Howlin, UCC’s student IT supervisor, chats to ITBytes about the start of term and the various supports and services available to both new and returning students. Learn where to find all the information you need to thrive this academic year.   Resources mentioned in this episode are:  Student IT Website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit    Setting up MFA: UCC Student IT Ac...

ITBytes chats to Rosie O’Byrne in this episode.  Rosie is a UCC Arts in English & History graduate, producer on UCC98.3fm and presenter of La Vie En Rosie podcast.  Rosie talks about her journey into radio, being an MC on Other Voices and that viral moment back in February 2024 where Rosie shared her live radio 'oops' moment on social media.  A 10 second reel that resulted in over 35 m...

IT Bytes returns for 2024. The ITBytes team test their Irish speaking skills, with some of our presenters showing more flair than others. This episode features, 2 nd year UCC music student, Meabh Ni Chonaill. Meabh hails from - Gaeltacht Mhuscraí .  Meabh’s talks about growing up a native Irish language speaker, the vibrant Irish language scene in UCC, translating some IT terms into Irish and Meab...

A short one for December! Join us as we enjoy a rapid recap of IT Bytes first year with mini updates from our past guests. We have album news, movie news, new recipes, and an update on the release of the Recognising and Responding to Technology Facilitated Abuse course. Not to mention some new years resolution ideas for you and yours. Recipe links: Turkey and mouse brain pie Chestnut stuffing ball...

In this two-part episode we chat to Dr Éadaoin Regan and Mairead Roche from the UCC Skills Centre. Followed by Marian Twomey from the Digital Advisory Centre (DAC). For the uninitiated, the Skills Centre provides UCC students with a learning space for the enhancement of study skills. Eadaoin and Mairead talk about the great work the skills centre does and some plans for the future. All the details...

Join IT Bytes as we chat to Tom Howlin from Student IT. Tom is the Student IT Supervisor and has had a busy summer working on a few projects that will hopefully get students logged in and engaged in campus life from the get-go.  We know that starting college is a big deal, finding your feet at the start of the semester can be a struggle. As with many aspects of life, many of the tools required for...

David works in IT Services as an IT Analyst in Data Services.  David has played a vital role in the creation of the UCC Data Hub.  While David’s day job is data, he is also a very successful musician. David is a multi-instrumentalist and is best known for playing the pedal steel guitar. As well as contributing to records across a range of genres, David has completed tours of Ireland, UK, Europe an...

Hello and welcome to ITBytes, UCC IT Services first official podcast.  The podcast is hosted by IT Services staff members, Noelette Hurley and Deirdre Keane.   Noelette works as an IT Analyst while Deirdre is kept busy as our Communications Coordinator.  In this episode they chat to Rosie Coffey. Rosie leads up the Enterprise Solutions team in IT Services.  In this episode Rosie chats about her wo...

IT Services has recently launched the ITBytes podcast, hosted by Noelette Hurley featuring Deirdre Keane and produced by Eoin O’Sullivan.  ITBytes will chat about all things IT in UCC and introduce you to a variety of guests from UCC staff, students, alumni and beyond.  It aims to inform, demystify IT and share some interesting stories with the guests featured on the podcast.  In the latest episod...

Hello and welcome to ITBytes, UCC IT Services official podcast.  The podcast is hosted by IT Services staff members, Noelette Hurley and Deirdre Keane.  Noelette works as an IT Analyst while Deirdre is kept busy as our Communications Coordinator.  In this episode they chat to Peter Flynn. Peter started his career in UCC back in 1984 in computing support and went onto to do many great things over h...

Conor is a 3rd year BIS student, works in Student IT and was one of the student champions in the pilot of accessibility software, Ally, in 2021. Conor chats about growing up with technology, working in Student IT Services, how digital has impacted on fashion, the value of joining a UCC Society, being a student in UCC during the COVID pandemic and lots more.

Hello and welcome to ITBytes, UCC IT Services first official podcast.  The podcast is hosted by IT Services staff members, Noelette Hurley and Deirdre Keane.   Noelette works as an IT Analyst while Deirdre is kept busy as our Communications Coordinator.  In this episode they chat about the topics that will be covered in upcoming episodes and the guests we hope to have on the po...