A look at what is going on in education this week
Lecture on Global Warming at UCC
The public lecture series continues with a lecture on “The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming” tomorrow at 8pm in Boole 4 Lecture Theatre, UCC. J Ray Bates, adjunct professor, School of Mathematical Sciences, UCD is the speaker. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Griffith College Open Day
Griffith College Dublin is hosting an open day tomorrow from 5.30pm to 8pm. All welcome. Members from the faculties of business, law, journalism, computing science and design and from the schools of accountancy, law and the Leinster School of Music will be present. For more information see www.gcd.ie.
Open Day at Senior College Dún Laoghaire
Senior College Dún Laoghaire, Eblana Avenue, is holding an open day tomorrow from 10am to 4pm. Those attending can meet staff and students and get information on grants. All welcome. For a college brochure tel: 01-2800385
Mature Students’ Evening at Athlone Institute of Technology An information evening for mature students is taking place at Athlone Institute of Technology this evening. The event will primarily focus on full-time undergraduate courses for which people must apply to the CAO before February 1st. Information will also be available on part-time courses starting this spring. For more information e-mail: brianlynch@ait.ie
Open Day at GMIT Letterfrack
GMIT Letterfrack is holding an open day at the campus in Letterfrack on Friday, January 22nd at 1pm. Prospective students can meet staff and students and watch demonstrations involving hand skills as well as the latest computer-controlled equipment. The session will end at approximately 3pm. For more information contact Karen Riordan. Tel: 091-742653. E-mail: karen.riordan@gmit.ie. www.letterfrack.net
Virology Lecture at UL
UL presents a lecture by world renowned virologist and pioneer in retrovirology and HIV/Aids, Dr Robert C. Gallo entitled “Viruses, Epidemics and Putting an End to Deadly Diseases in the 21st Century” tomorrow at 7.30pm in the Jean Monnet Lecture Theatre, main building, UL. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Physics Open Evening at UCD
The UCD School of Physics is hosting an open evening for fifth- and sixth-year secondary school students and their parents on Tuesday, January 26th from 6.30pm to 8pm. It will include sample talks on astronomy, space science and theoretical physics, along with careers information and a QA session. To reserve a place call Marian Hanson on 01-7162210 or e-mail marian.hanson@ucd.ie. Further information at www.ucd.ie/science
Ballsbridge College of Further Education Open Day
Ballsbridge College of Further Education, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 is holding an open day on Wednesday, January 27th from 11am to 3pm. For further information visit www.ballsbridgecollege.com
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