UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Double of places for Social Work Apprenticeship Programme Tusla - Child and Family Agency and UCC have increased social work apprenticeship opportunities across the country on Master of Social Work Apprenticeship Programme. “Social work is a very fulfilling career, and social workers are central to the work we do in Tusla. They support families and work alongside other professionals to find solutions to promote and empower people to improve their lives and bring about change.” - Tusla Chief Social Worker Ger Brophy Applications close on Friday, 20 December. Apply today https://lnkd.in/evNm9rDZ

Full house at the Higher Education Authority’s first national Conference on Teaching and Learning.

Legendary actor and activist Jeremy Irons celebrated at UCC Addressing the ceremony, Irons called for a greater emphasis on the importance of Arts and Humanities in secondary education in Ireland. Irons said the Arts help young people to “develop into working adults who are rounded by humanities, into people who will enter the workforce with confidence and the ability to speak their mind clearly, show their individual talents.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHtR5xyi University College Cork | Ciara Chambers

It was our great honour to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Adi Roche, Jeremy Irons, Lord David Puttnam and Dominic Casey. We celebrate their successes across the arts, activism and sport and their commitment to inspiring future generations. https://lnkd.in/dW274Buw

Your pathway to a career in Social Work Applications are open for the Apprenticeship in Social Work in partnership with Health Service Executive and Tusla - Child and Family Agency The Apprenticeship aims to make the profession more accessible and diverse, offering a flexible and practical route for aspiring social workers. “We welcome every learner to the Apprenticeship in Social Work. Our programme is flexible to diverse learning styles and life situations.” - Professor Eleanor Bantry White The 24-month CORU-approved programme is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to excel as a social work professional. Apprentices gain both fully paid on-the-job practical experience and a level 9 Masters of Social Work or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Studies. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/evNm9rDZ Generation Apprentice | University College Cork | Maria Keane #SocialWork #Apprenticeship

Exploring Ireland's movie magic ⁣ ⁣⁣UCC BA in Film and Screen Media students received a special invitation to visit the recently opened Youghal Film and Photography Museum ⁣⁣ The Museum is home to vast amount of archival material, donated from family and trade practitioners' collections. ⁣⁣ ⁣ It features the work of the innovative Horgan Brothers – Ireland’s first indigenous filmmakers and animators known for their groundbreaking stop-motion animation.⁣ Read more: https://bit.ly/UCCFM24 University College Cork | Dan O'Connell | Ciara Chambers #FilmStudies #IrishFilm #ScreenMedia

UCC researcher to lead project investigating legacy of Vikings in Europe Congratulations to Dr Tom Birkett on receiving a prestigious €2m European Research Council (ERC) grant to map the complex legacy of the Vikings in Europe. Dr Birkett, Senior Lecturer in Old English and Old Norse, said: “I am excited to lead a project that takes on such a big challenge and that hopes to get people involved in mapping the Vikings across Europe. The Vikings are popular for a reason, and this project hopes to find out why, and what impact this period of history has on our politics, our culture, and our European identity." Read more on Irish Examiner: https://lnkd.in/ej-EiPVq UCC Research | University College Cork

UCC Arts Management and Creative Producing MA graduates partner to develop Cork Fringe ⁣ Emerging producers Daniel Cremin and Ineke Lavers announce Cork Fringe Festival.⁣ ⁣ ⁣Set to debut in May 2025, the festival will give audiences the opportunity to explore a wide-reaching programme of arts throughout the city in unique and intriguing locations.⁣ The Festival Co-Founders and Directors met whilst studying on UCC’s MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing. Read: https://lnkd.in/evpNsdim Cork Fringe | UCC Alumni and Development ⁣

Professor Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin's legacy celebrated The life and legacy of Professor Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin will be celebrated at the Society for Music Education in Ireland’s annual conference. Starting in UCC today, the SMEI conference will celebrate the launch of ‘Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin: A Life in Music’, an illustrated volume which captures his wide-ranging influence as an educator, performer, composer and cultural personality. Thousands of students were influenced by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin - UCC graduate, lecturer and former Head of the UCC Department of Music - through his pioneering work in Irish traditional music and the performing arts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/evwPPPEs Michelle Finnerty | Dr Gwen Moore PFHEA | Jack Talty | Cork University Press | UCC Alumni and Development

Calling all future teachers! Is a career as a secondary school teacher something you are actively working towards or considering as an option? Join our webinar on UCC's Professional Master of Education (PME) programme on Thursday, 28 November from 5-6pm (Irish time). Since its inception in 2014, our two-year PME programme has prepared thousands of secondary school teachers with a world-class education grounded in excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility. The webinar will cover everything you need to know about the programme. Sign up in advance: https://lnkd.in/eQQjbAQh Philip Neville | Carol Veiga | Niamh Dennehy | Dr Brian Murphy