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News & Announcements
11 Oct 2025
Business Studies Teachers' Association of Ireland - John O' Connor Award
The Business Studies Teachers’ Association of Ireland (BSTAI) held its National Conference in Mullingar on Saturday, 11 October 2025. At this prestigious event, Gráinne Cahalane, a PME alumna of the School of Education, who will formally graduate from the programme next month, was presented with the John O’Connor Award for Excellence in Business Studies Teaching 2025.
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16 Sep 2025
Teaching PE Through Irish: UCC Project Champions PE Through Irish in Local DEIS Schools
As part of UCC’s Barr na gCnoc initiative, a community partnership led by Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha, members of the School of Education are leading an innovative project on the teaching of Physical Education (PE) through Irish in DEIS primary schools in the Knocknaheeny, Hollyhill, and Churchfield areas that connects UCC’s research and teaching missions with local engagement.
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10 Jul 2025
M.Ed. Graduate presents her research at a recent international education conference
Patricia Murray, a School of Education M.Ed. graduate supervised by Dr. João Costa, presented her M.Ed. research at the prestigious 21st Biennial International Study Association for Teachers and Teaching, held at the University of Glasgow (Scotland) from 30 June to 4 July. Patricia had the amazing opportunity to experience her first international scientific conference while also chairing the respective session where she presented. Her research on "An exploration of stakeholders’ experiences of key benefits and challenges of multi-grade teaching and learning in one Irish primary school" was very well received and serves as a great example of the high-quality and impactful research that M.Ed. students develop during their time in UCC's School of Education.
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27 May 2025
ESAI Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Kathy Hall
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Kathy Hall, former Professor of Education at UCC, on being honoured with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI). This prestigious award recognizes Professor Hall’s outstanding contributions to education in Ireland and internationally. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a leading figure in the fields of literacy, teaching and learning, teacher education, and educational policy. Her research has significantly influenced educational practices and policies, and she has mentored numerous educators and researchers. The ESAI Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to Professor Hall’s enduring commitment to advancing educational research and practice. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to her on this well-deserved recognition.
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