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22 May 2026
UCC scholarship recognised as four academics elected to Royal Irish Academy
Four senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) have been elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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21 May 2026
Dr Aisling Parkes appointed Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced the appointment by the Government of University College Cork's Dr Aisling Parkes as Special Rapporteur on Child Protection for a two-year term.
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14 May 2026
Ministers Lawless, Foley, and Harkin announce launch of new Social Care apprenticeship at UCC and MTU
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin TD, today announced a new and exciting Social Care apprenticeship, which will provide 55 additional training places for social care workers from September 2026.
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First Irish study of trauma-informed practice in schools finds positive impact on pupil wellbeing and learning
Improved pupil wellbeing, better emotional regulation and greater readiness to learn linked to trauma informed approaches in schools. Research finds whole school approaches contribute to stronger engagement with education Study highlights schools’ vital role as safe and supportive spaces in communities experiencing disadvantage.
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