Events in eductaion...
Institute of Technology Tralee
The official launch of the Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) takes place at IT Tralee in partnership with Sun Microsystems this Friday, October 31st, from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Speakers include Stephen King from Sun Microsystems, Dr Henry Lyons from IT Tralee, Trevor O'Connell, Director of ERC as well as speakers from leading technology research organisations. Further information may be obtained from Trevor.OConnell@staff.ittralee.ie or telephone: (066) 711 9339
University College Cork
UCC Geological Society and the Cork Geological Association present a lecture on Antarctica - "Volcanism and Exploration" by Professor John Gamble in the Department of Geology, UCC at 8.00 p.m.tomorrow. The venue is Lecture Theatre (GGLT) Geography/Geology Building, Donovans Road, UCC. All are welcome. Further information from: Marie McSweeney, Assistant Press Officer, UCC. Tel: (021) 490 2371.
IT Tralee
IT Tralee and the Adapted Physical Activity Partnership in association with The Irish Sports Council will host a conference - Everybody Active; A Right to Access and Inclusion on November 19th and 20th for the purpose of formulating a physical activity and sport policy for people with disabilities in the State. Further details from Pat Flanagan at (066) 714 5616, extension 2405 or apaconference@ittralee.ie
Control Arms campaign
Oxfam and Amnesty International have recently launched the Control Arms campaign, making Ireland one of 70 countries to support this worldwide initiative. Every year, throughout the world, more than half a million people are killed by armed violence - that's one person every minute. The campaign is asking for people to "face up" to Arms Control and add their faces (either photo or hand drawn) to a giant photo petition, the Million Faces Project. The project will be exhibited around the State early next year with the aim of persuading the Irish Government to sign up to an International Trade Treaty. This is a campaign in which parents, teachers and students can all become involved. Please visit the website at www.controlarms.org. Action cards for the campaign are available for schools, parents and students by contacting Rebecca Emery at Oxfam Ireland on (01) 604 0703.
The Future of Europe
The history department at UCC hosts a public conference this Friday, October 31st from 2 to 6 p.m in Devere Hall, Aras Mac Leinn (Student Centre), UCC (2-6pm). The keynote Speaker is President of the European Parliament Mr Pat Cox. For further details and conference outline see www.ucc.ie/ucc/depts/history/ or contact f.creed@ucc.ie
