Stopping Racism: As part of European Year Against Racism, Thursday has been designated Schools Without Racism day. Posters and information are available from Phil Watt, national co-ordinating committee for European Year Against Racism at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 4349 Mespil Road, Dublin 4. Phone (01) 667 0344, fax (01) 668 9933.

Career News: Tonight at 7 p.m., Radio Kilkenny's Career Desk, produced and presented by Deirdre Little, will "discuss everything from nursing, engineering and the Garda Siochana to teaching, coputing and marketing" with a panel of experts.

Last Chance: Tonight is the last of DIT current information sessions. Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., questions on courses in transport (engineering/ management) and construction will be answered by lecturers at Bolton Street.

On Yer Bikes: Stephen Roche will give a talk on cycling safety for sixth class students in Ballinteer, Dublin, tomorrow at 10.30 a.m. Organised by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Co Council, the talk takes place at St Attracta's School. There are places for 300.

Posters: Closing date for the Irish League of Credit Unions poster competition is Friday, December 12th. This year's theme is Credit Union - Worldwide Choice. Contact Paula Craobhach at the Irish League of Credit Unions, 33-41 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. Phone (01) 614 6700, fax (01) 614 6701.

Photo Contest: A photo competition being run by The Big Issues magazine aims to explore the themes of homelessness and long-term unemployment. Schools should notify The Big Issues if they are taking part by Saturday, November 29th. Contact Alexandra Boyd at The Big Issues, 110 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. Phone (01) 855 3969, fax (01) 855 3963.

French Test: A drama competition for second-level students will be held once again in Waterford's French Theatre Festival. Next April finalists will perform their 15to 20-minute plays in French for a jury. It costs just £2 to take part, but prizes include a trip to a French theatre festival, a silver cup and a class trip to a festival film in Dublin. Contact Jane Keane or Franck Pollet before the end of the month at the Ambassade de France, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 - phone (01) 676 2197, fax (01) 676 9403.