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Examining Gaza – educational resources for schools:Trócaire has produced educational resources for primary and post-primary educators to help them examine the complex issue of conflict with children and young people.

The resources contain background information, activities, lesson plans and various methodologies to explore and reflect on conflict within the current global context of Gaza. Go to http://www.trocaire.org/en/resources/gaza-crisis-education-resources to download these resources or contact Trócaire. Tel: 01-6293333.

Mature Student Information Morning at NUI Maynooth

The Mature Student Office, NUI Maynooth is holding an information morning today in the Foyer, Student Union Building, North Campus, NUI Maynooth from 10am to 2pm. All are welcome. For further information tel: 01-7086724.

Postgraduate Studies Information Week at UCC

As part of its postgraduate studies information week, UCC is holding a postgraduate research open day on Thursday, February 4th from noon to 3pm to showcase research Master’s and PhD opportunities. A postgraduate studies fair will be held on Friday, February 5th from noon to 4pm with information on taught postgraduate programmes. For further information see www.ucc.ie/postgraduate or www.ucc.ie/careers

School of E-Rock at the IADT

The School of E-Rock will run at the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and (IADT) Technology on Tuesday, February 10th from 11am to 5pm. Participants will be able to compose songs on computer and have experience in setting up a public address system for music gigs, events, the theatre. A tour of IADT and advice on applying for the Bachelor of Engineering in Audio Visual Media Technology (CAO Code DL133) will also be given. E-mail: EngWOW-IADT@iadt.ie for more information and to book your place.

NUI Galway Graduate Studies Fair

NUI Galway’s Graduate Studies Fair takes place today in Áras na Mac Léinn, from 1.30pm to 6pm. The event will showcase over 400 of NUI Galway’s full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research master’s, and doctoral research options.

NCAD Postgraduate Open Evening

The National College of Art and Design’s postgraduate open evening will be held in the new NCAD Gallery, Harry Clarke House, 100 Thomas St, Dublin 8 on Thursday, February 5th from 4pm to 7pm. For further information see www.ncad.ie. All welcome.

Irish Centre for Talented Youth Essay Competition

The Irish Centre for Talented Youth at Dublin City University is running an essay competition open to all Irish primary and secondary school students aged from eight to 16. Students can enter a piece in creative writing, scientific or journalistic categories. Closing date for registration for entry is February 13th. For further information and application forms tel: 01-7005634 or e-mail: ctyi@dcu.ie.

CIT Visiting Speaker Series

Dr Alan Barrett, economist and senior research officer of the ESRI, will deliver the next talk in the CIT visiting speaker series on Monday, February 9th at 2pm when he will speak about the prospects for the Irish economy. All are welcome

Inchicore College Open Day

Inchicore College’s open day takes place on Friday, February 6th from 9.30 a.m to 3.30 pm. Students and parents can meet course directors to discuss their further education needs. For further information log on to the college website: www.inchicorecollege.ie

Plunket College Open Day

Plunket College, Whitehall is hosting an open day on Thursday, February 5th between 1.30 and 5 pm. For further details tel: 01-8371689 or e-mail: www.plunketcollege.ie

HEA Colloquium

The HEA and the NQAI will co-host a Bologna Expert Colloquium on Supporting the Design of Discipline-Specific Learning Outcomes on Friday, February 6th 2009 at the Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2 in conjunction with the university sector Framework Implementation Network. The colloquium is primarily aimed at deans of learning, heads of schools/departments, programme/ curriculum development committees, centres for teaching and learning etc. To register e-mail Graham Barry at gbarry@hea.ie before Thursday, February 5th.

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