Music Technology at DKIT Open Evening Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) is currently accepting applications for its Master's programme in music technology commencing in January 2006.
The course is designed for graduates with a primary degree in either music or computing/science who would like to combine technological competence with musical creativity.
Those interested in finding out more about DKIT's Master's programme in music technology can attend the institute's annual open evening, which takes place this Thursday, November 17th in the institute's Multi-Purpose Centre from 7pm to 9pm.
For further information see mtc.dkit.ie or contact Paul McGettrick (course director). Tel: 042-9354502. E-mail: paul.mcgettrick@dkit.ie
University College Cork Science Week
UCC's Science Week runs until Friday, November 18th.Throughout the week there are events for schools, individuals and families. Full details are available from from Dr Anne Cronin, e-mail: annecronin@ucc.ie or Marie McSweeney, e-mail: mariemcsweeney@ucc.ie
Open Day at Senior College Dún Laoghaire
Tomorrow's open day at Senior College Dún Laoghaire runs from 2pm to 4pm. The college offers 50 full-time further education courses in business, auctioneering, accounting, marketing, human resources management, beauty therapy, theatrical make-up, holistic therapies, spa therapies, interactive (multi-media) computing, PC maintenance and technical support, CISCO networking, JEB teachers' diploma, interior, landscape and garden design.
The open day will present an opportunity to meet staff and students, view students' work and get information on grants. Website: www.scd.ie
The Last Lecture Series at UCC
UCC's Faculty of Science public lecture series to mark Cork European Capital of Culture 2005 continues tomorrow at 8pm with Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour: Questions and Answers by Dr Breda McLeavey, principal clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, Cork University Hospital. The lecture takes place in Boole Lecture Theatre 4, UCC. Admission is free and all are welcome. Further information from: Marie McSweeney. Tel: 021-4902371.
Campaign for Commercial-Free Education Public Meeting
Each year Irish schools receive a substantial amount of commercially produced educational material, enticements to participate in incentive schemes and offers to enter high-profile competitions sponsored by a variety of companies. The Campaign for Commercial-Free Education is a voluntary body that believes children should not be exposed to "marketing campaigns in the guise of education". It will hold a meeting for teachers, parents and interested individuals this evening at 7.30pm in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. There will be an opportunity to assess current schemes found within schools and discuss how to ensure education remains child-centred and not product-centred. All are welcome. For further information e-mail: josephfogarty@ireland.com
National Association of Adult and Community Education Directors (NACED) Annual Conference
The NACED conference takes place on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. Among the speakers are Prof Joyce O'Connor, president of the National College of Ireland and Derry-Anne Morgan who is the author of a book on adult dyslexia.
For further information contact NACED chairman Robbie Harrold, Malahide Community School, Co Dublin. Tel: (01) 8460949 or e-mail: adulted@malahidecs.ie. Website:www.naced.ie
School Library Association in the Republic of Ireland Annual Conference
The School Library Association in the Republic of Ireland (SLARI) is holding its annual conference - The School Library: A Dynamic Learning Space - in Pearse Street Public Library, Dublin 2, on Saturday, November 26th.
For more information contact Eileen Holian, SLARI secretary. Tel: 01-8747701 or e-mail: larkinlibrary@eircom.net
Lecture and events at IT Sligo
Global Manufacturing Services - Mechatronics Delivers is the title of a lecture by Frank Carter, head of the School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, IT Sligo, and Shane Loughlin, MD, SL Controls. The lecture takes place tomorrow at 7pm in E0017, IT Sligo. Admission is free.
Also tomorrow and with the finals on Thursday, November 17th, the Department of Education and Science National Skills Competition in Mechatronics takes place from 9.15am to 4pm in the Aula Maxima, IT Sligo. All are welcome to attend. For further information on the competition contact Frank Carter. Tel: 071-9155225
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