• New research has found many children are experiencing ‘high levels’ of disadvantage.
• This research explores the barriers to education for Traveller children.
• The report outlines 20 recommendations.

A new report has revealed that there are significant barriers to education faced by Traveller children living in the north Cork region. The report has discovered that many children still experience ‘high levels of disadvantage’ across the area.

On Thursday, 28^th September 2023, Adult Continuing Education (ACE) at UCC will launch 'The Laurels: Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at UCC, 1946-2022' a book written by  Dr. Alan McCarthy followed by the annual Alfred O'Rahilly Lecture and the presentation of the 2023 Bertram Windle Award. 

Admissions are open for part-time courses in 'Environment & Sustainability' at ACE UCC! Explore the Climate Crisis & Local Government: Certificate in CPD Microcredential, or Environment, Sustainability & Climate: Certificate or Diploma 

Admissions are open for part-time courses on 'Psychology, Mental Health & Neurodiversity' at ACE, UCC!

Admissions are open for part-time courses in the Food Sector at ACE, UCC! Enhance your leadership skills with the Diploma in Leadership for Agri-Food Sector or explore Irish Food Culture with the Postgraduate Diploma Admissions open here.

Accelerate your career growth with ACE, UCC's part-time courses in Project Management, and Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work. Admissions are open now here. Enroll to enhance your professional development.

Take your education to the next level with our part-time courses at ACE. Trauma-Informed Practice in Education Certificate and Recognition of Prior Learning for Adult and Community Educators Certificate are now open for applications. 

Join our upcoming webinars and take the first step towards a rewarding career. MSc Programme in Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing and MSc Programme in Personal & Management Coaching are now open for applications. 

Applications are open for our part-time 'Community, Diversity & Inclusion' courses! Enroll now in Disability Studies Diploma or Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Awareness for Health, Social Care, & Education Professionals. To find out more click here.

Discover the past with ACE, UCC's Arts (History) Certificate, explore different cultures with the European Art History Diploma, or trace your family history with the Genealogy Diploma. Enroll now and expand your knowledge! Click here for further details. 

ACE UCC is now open for applications for our September 2023 intake. Join our learning community at ACE 'Educating to Change Lives' For more details click here

Congratulations to all graduates of 2022/2023 who celebrated their achievements at the ACE Spring graduation ceremony on campus last Tuesday March 28th!

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 takes place 27th March to 2nd April. There will be a series of FREE learning events in UCC with something for everybody to enjoy. See the full listing of events here.