A look at other happeniings in education
NUI Maynooth University Day
All are welcome to experience a day in the life of a university student by sitting in on a variety of talks from different subject areas on Saturday, April 25th from 11am to 3pm. There will also be information about clubs and societies, student life and accommodation. For further details visit www.nuim.ie or tel: 01-7083822.
Fulbright Awards for US Study
Fulbright International Science and Technology Awards offers fully-funded PhD study in the US. Closing date: April 30th. See www.fulbright.ie.
Teaching Skills for School Librarians
The School Library Association of the Republic of Ireland (Slari) is holding its annual seminar on Saturday, April 25th at St Andrew’s College, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Further details and conference brochure are available at www.slarie.ie. Contact secretary@slari.ie.
ADHD/ADD and Anger Management
HADD Family Support Group are holding an evening on ADHD/ADD and anger management on Monday, April 27th from 7.30pm to 9.15pm in Wynn’s Hotel, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin. The evening is for parents, carers and teachers to meet, share experiences and get information. For more information telephone HADD at 01-8748349, e-mail: info@hadd.ie or visit www.hadd.ie.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Conference
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland will hold its agm and conference in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co Kildare on Saturday, April 25th. The conference will incorporate talks for parents and teachers and separate talks for adults who have dyslexia.
Pre-booking is essential. Information and application forms available from: Dyslexia Association of Ireland. Tel: 01-6790276. www.dyslexia.ie.
M Ed Degree in Educational Guidance and Counselling
The School of Education at Trinity College D is offering an M Ed degree in educational guidance and counselling over a two-year, part-time period. Lectures are scheduled on Friday and Saturday mornings. This programme is for second-level teachers, mental health professionals and other suitable applicants with good academic credentials. The Masters’ degree is recognised by the Department of Education and Science as an initial qualification in guidance counselling Application forms can be downloaded from www.pac.ie.
Revision Seminars for LC Applied Maths (Higher Level) The Cork Branch of the Irish Maths Teachers Association is holding revision seminars for LC Applied Maths (Higher Level) students at Presentation Brothers’ College , Mardyke, Cork on Saturday April 25th and Saturday, May 9th. Registration is at 9.30 am. Eight LC topics will be covered. For details contact Mary Sheahan, Bishopstown Community School, Cork. tel: 085-1295542 between 6pm and 7pm.
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