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A specially commissioned publication by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and written by Professor Emer Ring, Dean of Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has been published at an event marking the 20th anniversary of the organisation. Special Education in an Independent Ireland 1922-2022. Insights from a Journey through the Century—which was three years in the making and runs to 300+ pages—is a landmark piece of research because while much has been written on the history of education in Ireland since political independence, the history of special education in its context as part of state policy for education has not received detailed examination until now. The book, which has a specific focus on more recent decades, is based on published source material, original sources and first-hand accounts of how key individuals perceived the evolution of special education and policy over the first 100 years of the foundation of the State.

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The MA in Media Studies Research Series is back for Spring 2023 and this year’s line-up has just been announced. These free events will be in-person, online or blended and will cover a broad range of issues. From exploring how race is portrayed on Irish television, to confronting far-right online activism, to understanding how ISIS uses media as a recruitment tool these talks will cover various media topics and deliver new discourse around them.

Mary Immaculate College’s Director of International Engagement, Holly Cowman has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). Speaking about her appointment, Holly said: “I greatly admire the work that ICOS does to address challenges faced by international students and to enhance their experiences in Ireland. I have served on the board for several years, which has allowed me to collaborate with many dedicated colleagues across the sector. Assuming the role of Chair aligns with my commitment to supporting international students and to promoting inclusion and diversity for the betterment of Irish society.”

A STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) project at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has recently been announced, by Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, as the winner of a prestigious national award. TheEDNIP STEAM After-School Club  as was unveiled as the winner of the Community Maths Eyes Project in the Have You Got Maths Eyes competition, a national competition highlighting leading maths work and practice in a community setting. .

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has outlined the broad-ranging merits of educational robotics as 400 students from 15 primary schools in the mid-west took part in the 2024 regional final of the Dell Technologies VEX IQ Robotics Competition—held in conjunction with MIC annually. Hosted at the Dell Limerick campus in Raheen, the event saw students take part in a demanding game-based engineering challenge to design, code and build robots. Everyone in a class can have a role participating in the VEX IQ program and according to Dr Eleanor Walsh, Acting Director of Enterprise & Community Engagement at MIC, incorporating robotics across school curricula has wide-ranging benefits beyond STEM disciplines.

The Faculty of Arts at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has announced details of a free public lecture series being held every Thursday in February and which will showcase the wide range of research interests and expertise within the Faculty.

The Faculty of Arts at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has been awarded the Bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of its ongoing work to ensure gender equality among both staff and students of the faculty. Awarded by Advance Higher Education, the Athena Swan Charter reaffirms the work in higher education to achieve gender equality objectives, assists in meeting equality legislation requirements and supports the promotion of inclusive working practices. The Bronze award for the Faculty of Arts follows on from the Bronze award that MIC achieved in 2020 for its College-wide efforts.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) celebrates its 30th anniversary this academic year. To mark the milestone, the Faculty of Arts is holding a series of free talks open to the wider public to showcase the academic excellence and varied research interests of the Faculty. The Faculty of Arts 30th Anniversary Lecture Series takes place from January to March 2023 and covers fascinating topics including history, literature, Irish, poetry, European studies and psychology. All talks are completely free and are open to everyone.

Mary Immaculate College’s (MIC) Faculty of Arts is delighted to announce the launch of two new leading undergraduate degrees. The BA in English Language and Literature (MI009), the only programme of its kind currently offered in Ireland, and the BA in Drama and English (MI010), the only programme of its type offered in Munster, are both four-year, full-time, honours degree (Level 8) programmes. These innovative degrees are an exciting addition to MIC’s Faculty of Arts provision, which includes an established Bachelor of Arts (MI002) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (MI003).

MIC lecturer, Dr Sabine Egger, is a member of a working group organising a number of landmark annual events to highlight the importance of Modern Languages as a discipline in Ireland—the third of which will be jointly hosted by MIC and UL in Limerick in 2025.

Femfest is a festival highlighting the experiences and achievements of women and will take place 5 - 7 March 2024.