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Lecture on the role of Higher Education at UL

The Department of Sociology at UL is hosting a public lecture on the role that third-level education can play in promoting a just and equal society. It will be delivered by Prof Kathleen Lynch of UCD Equality Studies at 6pm on Thursday, March 11th in lecture theatre CSGO1 in the Computer Sciences Building, UL. Admission is free and all are welcome. E-mail: anne.mccarthy@ul.ie for a place.

International Women’s Day, Galway

NUI Galway is holding a public talk by Prof Nira Yuval-Davis, director of the Research Centre on Migration, Refugees and Belonging, at the University of East London, on Friday, March 12th to mark International Women’s Day . The free talk takes place at 2.30pm in Áras Moyola, NUI Galway. Tel: 091-49 3450 or e-mail wsc@nuigalway.ie.

Free Maths Tuition for Leaving Certificate Students at Griffith College

Griffith College is offering a maths revision support course for Leaving Certificate students at its South Circular Road campus in Dublin on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st. This course is being offered free of charge to any Leaving Certificate student who requires extra help with their exam preparation. Due to a limited number of places, advanced booking is essential. Students should register for a place at gcd.ie before close of business on Friday, March 19th.

Irish Language Proficiency Exams

Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) Irish language proficiency exams will take place in eight centres throughout Ireland in April and May – Maynooth, Kilkenny, Cork city, Limerick city, An Spidéal, Castlebar, Letterkenny and Gaoth Dobhair. Exams will also take place in New York, London, Prague and Paris. These exams give adult learners of Irish an opportunity to assess their level. The closing date for applications is March 19th. For information on how to apply go to teg.ie or call the Language Centre at NUI Maynooth on 01-7086417.

University Summer Programme at DCU

DCU Summer Scholars is an innovative two-week programme designed for 15 to 17-year-old students. Participants choose from a range of academic courses and get to experience the fun side of student life. See dcu.ie for more details.

Dyslexia Conference

2010 Challenges and Perspectives in Higher Education is the title of a conference which will examine current challenges in higher education. The conference takes place from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesday, March 16th at IADT, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin. For further information and to register e-mail ahead@ahead.ie or phone 01-7164396.

ESAI Annual Conference

The Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) is holding a conference running till Saturday, March 27th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk. The theme is Borders, boundaries and identities: education in challenging times. Registration forms and information are available at esai.ie.

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