A round-up of this week's Education events
Lecture on Biomedical Ethics in TCD
Prof Onora O’Neill will deliver the inaugural Swan Lecture, entitled “Intelligent accountability in medical practice” today at 5.30pm in the Paccar Theatre, Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin. To reserve a place contact Veronica Devine at devinev@tcd.ie or 01-8962472.
TCD Humanities Lecture
“Reading the situation – how the humanities will guide us out of the current crisis” is the title of a lecture to be given by Maurice Biriotti, CEO of SHM Productions Ltd today at 7pm in the Davis Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College. All are welcome. For further details tel: 01-8964221.
Science Lecture at UCC
“Change or collapse? Transforming society and the new engineer” is the title of a lecture by Dr Edmond Byrne, lecturer in process and chemical engineering at UCC, which takes place tomorrow at 8pm in Boole 4 Lecture Theatre, UCC. Admission is free and all are welcome.
UCC Postgraduate Open Day
UCC’s postgraduate open day takes place tomorrow from 11am to 3pm in Devere Hall, Student Centre, UCC. Cork. For details see ucc.ie
Trinity Alumni Career Network
Trinity College Dublin is running a six-week programme of panel discussions, workshops, career advice and networking opportunities for its graduates, starting on Tuesday, February 9th. All TCD graduates are welcome and admission is free. For full details and to register, visit tcd.ie/alumni/careers
UL Postgraduate Study Fair
UL is holding a postgraduate study fair on Wednesday, February 10th in EGO 10 in the main campus building from noon to 3pm. For more information, contact mary.sweeney@ul.ie.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education Open Day
Ballyfermot College of Further Education is holding an open day on Wednesday, February 10th from 10am to 3pm.For further information visit bcfe.ie
Trócaire CSPE resource for teachers
Trócaire has developed a CSPE resource for teachers. Entitled “A question of aid: aid in an unequal world”, it contains a booklet and accompanying DVD. The booklet contains ideas for classroom activities that can be used in conjunction with a DVD, both of which are available to download from Trócaire (trocaire.org/ schoolresources).
Inchicore College of Further Education Open Day
Inchicore College of Further Education is holding an open day on Friday, February 5th from 9.30am to 3.30pm. All are welcome. For information visit inchicorecollege.ie
Irish Language Exchange Scholarships to Canada
The Ireland Canada University Foundation provides a number of scholarly awards designed to support the teaching of the Irish language in certain Canadian universities. For full details e-mail info@icuf.ie. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, March 5th.
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