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Adult Continuing Education

Adult Continuing Education (ACE) has been offering part-time education programmes to Cork, Munster, and beyond since 1946 and is proud to celebrate over 75 years of educational services to the community.

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23 Feb 2024

Eight Students in Cork Prison to Attend Graduation ceremony

A group of students at Cork Prison have today (Friday, February 23) been presented with awards recognising their completion of a module on Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies. This course was developed originally by University College Cork (UCC), the HSE Addiction Services and James Leonard of ‘The Two Norries’ Podcast in collaboration with teaching staff in Cork ETB’s Education Unit.
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20 Feb 2024

Dr Alan McCarthy's book on the History of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at UCC

Discover the history of adult education and lifelong learning at UCC in Dr Alan McCarthy's book; 'The Laurels: Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at UCC, 1946-2022'. Commissioned by ACE at UCC for the 75th anniversary, the book is now available to purchase at UCC University Press online here: https://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782054887/the-laurels/ 
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18 Jan 2024

ACE Attends Coimisiún na Meán Workshop

The Coimisiún na Meán hosted a workshop on Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as part of the process to develop a long-awaited Gender, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity strategy for the media sector.  Workshop attendees were welcomed by Rónán Ó Domhnaill, the Media Development Commissioner who kicked off proceedings. Eleanor McSherry, Programme Coordinator at ACE at UCC was invited to attend and contribute to the development of the strategy by sharing her insights in this field.    
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17 Nov 2023

UCC Graduates Shine in Social Citizenship & Disability-Inclusive Practice Certificates

UCC proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of 15 graduates from its new Certificates in Social Citizenship and Disability-Inclusive Practice. These one-year courses, offered through ACE at UCC in collaboration with the ID+ project at UCC aims to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and equip these students to champion disability inclusion.
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Student Profiles

The most enjoyable learning experience I have ever had. I never felt more challenged but I enjoyed that. I cannot understand why I did not do this earlier in my life."

Graduate from DePuy Synthes

For over 10 years, I have attended short courses run by ACE at UCC. All courses met my needs in providing intellectual stimulation and meeting like-minded people. I found the courses excellent."

Mary McCarthy, Skibbereen

When I was offered the place on the course I was thrilled, it was the perfect opportunity to learn new skills and make myself more employable. I now run my own business and have so much confidence."

Maeve Aherne O'Neill

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I found the course very do-able, even though I have a full time job & children...there was loads of time given to complete assignments and the feedback from each of them was clear and easy to follow.

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