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We need to counter persistent disadvantages for migrant students, say international experts
Many first and second generation migrants face significant disadvantages when it comes to education, according to evidence presented today at Maynooth University. The fifth annual Maynooth Education Forum will see leading international experts demonstrate migrant students are adversely affected by a range of factors, including language proficiency, socio-economic inequality, and teacher expectations.
Date: Friday, 16 June 2017
NUI Certificate in Crisis Pregnancy Counselling 2017–2018
The Department of Adult and Community Education in conjunction with the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Unit deliver this NUI Certificate in-service training course in Crisis Pregnancy Counselling
Date: Friday, 09 June 2017
Royal Visit to NUI Diploma in Arts: Ceramics and Design Programme
Royal visit 11th May 2017 - Diploma in Arts: Ceramics and Design Ceramics and Design Programme, Thomastown, Kilkenny
Date: Thursday, 25 May 2017
Congratulations to our colleague Camilla Fitzsimons on her new publication
Congratulations to our colleague Camilla Fitzsimons on her new publication; Community Education and Neoliberalism Philosophies, Practices and Policies in Ireland Official Book Launch on May 2nd, 5pm Main Foyer, School of Education North Campus, Maynooth University, Co. Kildare
Date: Tuesday, 25 April 2017
A Series of Masterclasses Supporting an unplanned pregnancy Spring 2017
Masterclass 1 - Friday 28th April 2017, Masterclass 2 - Friday 19th May 2017, Masterclass 3 - Friday 16th June 2017. The aim of these Masterclasses is to create an opportunity for professionals to gain more in-depth knowledge and skills to resource them in managing the challenges that present around unplanned pregnancy.
Date: Monday, 27 March 2017
Dr Mary Ryan Addresses 4th Meeting of the Citizens' Assembly
The secretariat of the Citizens Assembly invited Mary Ryan, Head of The Adult and Community Education Department, to interview six women who reflected on their experiences and told their story.
Date: Saturday, 04 March 2017
A Series of Masterclasses Supporting an unplanned pregnancy Autumn 2016
Masterclass 1: Friday 25th November 2016 10am – 4.30pm – Maynooth University Masterclass 2: Monday 12th December 2016 10am – 4.30pm – Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), 6 Kildare St, Dublin 1 Organised by the Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University in conjunction with HSE Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme
Date: Thursday, 01 December 2016
Integrating Cultural Diversity in Higher Education (HE4u2)
Integrating Cultural Diversity in Higher Education (HE4u2) is an Erasmus + research project which hopes to integrate inclusive pedagogy into existing curricula to mediate obstacles for learners from ethnic and /or and culturally diverse backgrounds and to value their contribution to the intercultural dimension for all learners.
Date: Monday, 17 October 2016
Adult and Community Educator and PhD scholar receives MAP Alumni Achievement Award
Keith Murphy, Adult and Community Educator and PhD scholar in the Department of Adult and Community Education, receiving his MAP Alumni Achievement Award from Professor Philip Nolan
Date: Monday, 08 August 2016
We need to trust teachers to take ownership of student assessment, say international experts
Chuala siad siúd a d’fhreastail ar an gceathrú Fóram bliantúil Oideachais de chuid Ollscoil Mhá Nuad ó bheirt saineolaithe idirnáisiúnta a deir gur cheart go mbeadh ról lárnach ag múinteoirí na hÉireann maidir le measúnú a dhéanamh ar dhaltaí an Teastais Shóisearaigh agus ar dhaltaí na hArdteistiméireachta.
Date: Friday, 24 June 2016