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 unique options. To ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience, the team shares a reminder about shopping securely online and recycling electrical goods for free.  

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. 

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm 

Resources mentioned in this episode are: 

Laura’s Views on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauras_views/⁠  

Trust Pilot for reviews of online products -

⁠https://ie.trustpilot.com/⁠

Price Tracker for Amazon - ⁠https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/⁠  

UCC advantage Scheme -

https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/benefits/advantage/

Bandcamp: https://bandcamp.com/  

New Radicals, You Get What You Give - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE&ab_channel=NewRadicalsVEVO 

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 advice to keep your information, both personal and professional, safe.

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast.

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 Siochana Romance fraud article: https://www.garda.ie/en/about-us/our-departments/office-of-corporate-communications/press-releases/2024/february/romance-scammers-will-steal-your-heart-and-then-swindle-your-money-13th-february-2024.html

Have I been pwned website: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast.

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm

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 drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. 

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm 

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: 

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. 

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm 

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 million+ views on Instagram and how Rosie navigated both the positive and negative sides of going viral. 

Links discussed in this episode include; 

Social Media Canvas Course https://ucc.instructure.com/courses/57274  

La Vie en Rosie Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lavieenrosie3/ 

La Vie en Rosie Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6k78nEZAFLtMHPb3CXQIf4  

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. 

Audio Production/Editing: Eoin O’Sullivan  

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm 

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, 2nd 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 Meabh’s journey to Africia for St. Patricks’ Day. A lively episode as the hosts intertwine Bearla agus Gaeilge, coupled with dash of nostalgia and giddiness.

Links discussed in this episode include;

UCC Traditional Music Society @ucctradsoc

Meabh’s Radio Show, CeolMates @ceolmates

An Chuallacht -  @anchuallachtucc

Gael Gals @Gael_gals

Kerry Cowboy @kerrycowboy

Centre for Spoken Irish UCC - https://www.ucc.ie/en/igl/

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Audio Production/editing: Eoin O’Sullivan

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm

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:

IT Security

Stay safe online this Christmas

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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 on the Skills Centre workshops and tutorials can be found on their website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/ Be sure to visit their pop up stall in The Maker Space, The Hub.

You can find the Skills Centre on social media:

In the second part of this episode we to speak to Marian Twomey from IT Services DAC.  Marian tells us about the new Digital Badge for UCC Staff: M365 and more for a Digital Workplace. The Digital Badge covers many topics including but not limited to IT Security, Teams, Forms and even Flows.

For details on how to enrol on the digital badge visit: M365 and more for a Digital Workplace Digital Badge (sharepoint.com)

For those that haven’t encountered the DAC yet, the DAC is a team made up of a cross section of IT Services staff that works with other departments across the university to help them make the best use of the M365 suite of applications. The DAC also helps departments to digitise paper-based processes. UCC staff can find out more about the DAC on their SharePoint Communications Site

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Produced by: Deirdre Keane, Noelette Hurley & Eoin O'Sullivan

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm

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 successful participation in your college course are online. In this episode we discuss how Student IT are tackling this issue by developing a suite of video resources and step by step guides to help enable students to get the most out of our online services.  

Student IT Website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit  

Setting up MFA: UCC Student IT Account - Set Up 

IT Training Video: IT Orientation 

You can follow IT Services on Instagram and X for the latest on all things IT in UCC. Feel free to drop us a message with suggested topics or guests for the podcast. 

With thanks as always to UCC 98.3fm