Physics Open Evening at UCD
The UCD School of Physics is hosting an open evening for fifth- and sixth-year secondary school students and their parents tomorrow from 6pm to 7.30pm. It will include sample talks on astronomy, space science and particle physics, along with careers information and a QA session. To reserve a place call 01-7162311 or e-mail orla.donoghue@ucd.ie. Further information at www.ucd.ie/science
UCC Public Lecture
Hosted by UCC’s College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS), Prof Gerry Whyte of Trinity Law School presents “Embryonic Stem Cell Research – Opening a Pandora’s Box or a Can of Worms?” tomorrow at 8pm in Boole 4 Lecture Theatre. Admission free and all are welcome.
Seamus Heaney Lecture Series at St Patricks College
The Seamus Heaney Lecture Series continues at St Patricks College, Drumcondra on Monday, February 2nd at 8pm with Cultúr na Gaeilge nó Pobal na Gaeilge? The Irish Language and Identity from Douglas Hyde to Des Bishop by Dr Máirín Nic Eoin, head of the college’s Irish Department. All are welcome.
Open day at Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education
Dún Laoghaire College of Further Education is holding an open day tomorrow from 10am to 4pm. All welcome. For details tel: 01-2809676. Web: www.dlcfe.ie
NUI Maynooth Library Social Sciences Festival 2009
What was Ireland like 500 years ago? Find out in a 1478 text by Antonio Beccaria recently acquired by NUI Maynooth’s library. It will be displayed at NUI Maynooth Library’s Social Sciences Festival from today until January 30th. The exhibition is open to members of the public. For more details, check out http://www.nuim.ie/library/ or tel: 01-7083884.
National College of Ireland Open Evening
NCI is holding an open evening for part-time programmes on Thursday, January 29th from 5pm to 6.30pm at the IFSC campus in Dublin. Register to attend at www.ncirl.ie or contact Emily Barry for details – emily.barry@ncirl.ie or 01-659 9229. All are welcome.
Revision Seminar for Leaving Certificate Mathematics Students
The Irish Mathematics Teachers Association (Cork Branch) present their annual revision seminars for both higher and ordinary level students in the Boole Lecture Theatres, UCC on Saturday January 31st. The four one-hour lectures start at 9.30 am. Tickets cost €30 per student and are available on the day.
Ballsbridge College of Further Education Open Day
Ballsbridge College of Further Education, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 is holding an open day tomorrow from 11am to 3pm. For further information tel: 01-6684806, e-mail: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie or visit the colleges website at www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Mature Student Information Morning at NUI Maynooth
The Mature Student Office, NUI Maynooth is holding an information morning on Tuesday, February 3rd in the Foyer, Student Union Building, North Campus, NUI Maynooth from 10am to 2pm. All welcome. For further information, contact: Anne Mooney. Tel: 01-7086724
Killester College of Further Education Open Day
Killester College of Further Education is holding an open day on Tuesday, February 3rd from noon to 4pm. The range of full-time and part-time courses includes the cultural and heritage studies programme, which incorporates subjects such as archaeology, local history studies and folklore. www.killestercollege.ie
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