A round-up of education news and events
Fulbright Awards
The Fulbright Commission in Ireland is now accepting applications for the international science and technology award, which offers a fully-funded PhD in a top US institution. For more information see fulbright.ie
Ireland Canada Scholarships
The Ireland Canada University Foundation offers an annual programme of scholarly exchange awards between the universities of Canada and Ireland. Further information and application forms are available at icuf.ie The closing date for applications is March 31st.
Piano Teachers’ Masterclass
EPTA Ireland (European Piano Teachers Association) presents a masterclass with Maria McGarry on Sunday, March 7th from 2pm-5pm in the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Westland Row, Dublin 2. epta.ireland@gmail.com
National Gallery Research Day
The National Gallery’s Research Day takes place tomorrow from 10am to 5pm. A talk by Dr Tom Dunne will be followed by papers on art and cultural studies by post-graduate students. Admission is free. nationalgallery.ie
Fintan O’Toole Talks at Athlone IT
Fintan O'Toole will talk about the subject matter of his latest book, Ship of Fools, in the Goldsmith Library, Athlone IT tomorrow at noon. All welcome.
TCD Development Lecture Series
The TCD School of Education hosts the first of the 2010 Millennium Development Goals lecture series on Thursday at 7pm in the Uí Chadhain lecture theatre, Arts Block, TCD. Lectures are open to all and free to attend. See tcd.ie/economics/developmentstudies
Gifted Children Conference
The Irish Centre for Talented Youth is hosting a one-day conference on March 13th for parents and teachers of high-ability students in primary and secondary school and any interested researchers and policy makers. Tel: 01-7005090 or e-mail ctyi@dcu.ie.
Limerick Hunt Museum Lunchtime Lecture
Glin Castle Wives are the subject of a lecture by Liam Irwin, Dept of History, Mary Immaculate College Limerick on March 9th at 1pm.
GMIT Hotel School Careers Fair
The GMIT Hotel School Careers Fair takes place at Galway-Mayo IT tomorrow from 10am to noon. Details: 091-742236.
