Find out what our Chemical Engineering graduates have to say?

 

Peter Adridge-2023 GRADUATE

Watch Peter talk about his experiencene in the video.

Meet Peter Attridge, Chemical Graduate Engineer from the course who is currently on his 2nd year with the Irish Distillers Graduate Programme. Peter has found his experience so far both challenging and rewarding, as he’s embraced the opportunity to participate in key business projects and meaningful work. We wish Peter every success on the 2nd year of the Programme.

Irish Distillers published this article on LinkedLn in September 2024: Click here

 

Sandra Dinan-2022 Graduate

"Problem solving is an integral part of my job as an engineer — being adaptable and resilient is key"

As a process engineer working in Eli Lilly and Company in Kinsale, Sandra Dinan says no two days are ever the same.

In a recent article published in the Cork Examiner, Sandra Dinan, Process Engineer in Small Molecule Manufacturing at Lilly Kinsale, discussed her journey through higher education and her time on our Engineering Graduate Programme. She gave insight into what her role involves and shared valuable advice for current students and recent graduates looking to break into the industry.

Article published in the Cork Examiner Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Find out more on what Sandra Dinan has to say: Click here

 

Shane Cooney-1999 Graduate

Shane Cooney talks ten minutes to the Cork Examiner on his career with as a Project Manager with EirGrid, illustrating the diversity that this degree can lead to.

“I’m a Chemical Engineering graduate from Munster Technological University (MTU), so the Electricity Transmission industry is an unusual place to find a chemical engineer, but having worked for over 25 years in the power industry both nationally and internationally, the opportunity arose with EirGrid to work on a major project of national strategic importance right here in Cork. We’re caretakers of the planet for the next generations and I feel privileged to be able to tell my kids that I am working towards a better future for them".

Article published in the Cork Examiner Thurs, 16 Jan, 2025

Read more here.

 

This page was last updated 31 March 2025.