Notices of this weeks education events
UCD UniLife Summer School
This summer UCD is hosting the UCD UniLife Summer School from June 8th to 11th. The programme is aimed at secondary school students just finishing fifth year who know what discipline they want to pursue at university. Students get an intensive immersion in a particular programme area or subject. They also get the opportunity to live on campus for a couple of days. Apply at www.ucd.ie/myucd/unilife.
Graduate Support at NUI Galway
NUI Galway is holding a graduate support event on Thursday, May 13th from 10am to 4pm in IT 125 in the IT Building. Information on emerging employment areas, jobsearch strategies and tips on how to stay motivated will be covered by a panel of experts. For details tel: 091-493589 or e-mail: josephine.walsh@nuigalway.ie
Internet Lecture at UCC
“The Internet, Web 2.0 and Surveillance” is the title of a talk by Prof Christian Fuchs (University of Strasbourg) on Thursday, May 13th at 5pm in UCC Boole 3 Lecture Theatre. The talk will discuss foundations of surveillance and privacy on the Internet. All are welcome.
Open Days for Aspiring Jockeys
The Racing Academy and Centre of Education (Race) in Kildare is holding open days each Tuesday in May – today, 18th and 25th – starting at 2pm for students, parents and guidance counsellors. Candidates must be between 15 and 18 years of age and under nine stone for the trainee jockey course. Further information from enquiries@racingacademy.ie or tel: 045-522468.
IT Sligo Open Evening
IT Sligo is hosting an open evening for potential part-time learners at all levels tomorrow from 6pm to 8pm. Programme specialists and opening learning facilitators will be on hand to discuss every aspect of part-time, online and distance learning opportunities. Further information at www.itsligo.ie. For a prospectus or more information tel: 071-9155222 or e-mail: parttime@itsligo.ie.
Practical Advice for Parents at Exam Time
Parents of Leaving Cert and Junior Cert students are invited to a free public talk hosted by Atlantic College (top floor Fairgreen House, Galway) today at 7pm. The talk, entitled “Coping with Exam Stress – How to help your child (and you) stay calm and get the most out of their exams” will be given by Prof Fiona McNicholas of the Lucena Clinic in Dublin. Admission is free but places must be booked. FreeCall 1800-938 868 or e-mail: info@atlanticcollege.ie
Free Leaving Certificate Biology Podcast
The science department of St Columba’s College, Dublin has produced a free podcast for pupils preparing for the Leaving Cert biology exam this June. The podcast offers tips and advice on exam technique, exam content and the marking process. Similar podcasts will be available over the coming weeks on Leaving Cert chemistry, physics and agricultural science. Also, there will be revision podcasts on particular topics within the Leaving Cert science subjects. The podcasts are available at www.frogblog.ie or under “The Frog Blog” in iTunes.
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