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TUS raises peace flag in solidarity with refugees in education
In a powerful display of solidarity with refugees and migrants in education, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) raised a white peace flag across its campuses in the Midlands and Midwest.
Get a taste for the wonder of Trinity at its Open Day next month
Students interested in studying at Trinity College Dublin can get a real taste of all it has to offer if they attend its open day next month. Organisers of the event are inviting you on campus on Saturday November 4 from 10am to 5pm (GMT).
University of Galway offers 24 Universities of Sanctuary Scholarships
University of Galway is now accepting applications for the Universities of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme for 2023-24.
Afghan refugees welcomed to NUI Galway
A group of 22 female Afghan refugees have been welcomed to NUI Galway to learn about the opportunities for higher education at the University.
Galway band's new single to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees
GALWAY BAND Baba Yarga, made up of members from eastern Europe, have released a new song, ‘Zozulya’, based on a Ukrainian folk song, and with proceeds going to the UNHCR’s work with Ukrainian refugees.
Ballinasloe native named as new CEO of UL Foundation
A Ballinasloe native has been appointed as CEO of the University of Limerick Foundation, who will also take up the new role of Vice President Development at UL.
In spite of all, there are reasons to be hopeful
In Joyce's Ulysses, the anti-Semitic headmaster Mr Deasy, claims "Ireland has the honour of being the only country which never persecuted the Jews," an accomplishment he attributes, by a feat of mental gymnastics, to NIMBYism: "Because she never let them in."
Galway volunteers provide refugees with coding skills for a better future
The Middle East has experienced unimaginable devastation since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As in all wars, civilians are the innocent victims. In what was once one of the most modern countries in the region, it is estimated that 470,000 inhabitants have died since 2011, over 7.6 millions are internally displaced within Syria and over five million were forced to leave.
Twenty Syrian families to arrive in Mayo by the end of the year
Mayo will take in 86 Syrian refugees this year, the members of Mayo County Council were informed this week. Síofra Kilcullen who is the chair of the newly established Mayo Interagency Resettlement Committee told the elected members of the plans. She told the meeting that Mayo is one of eight counties across the country which will be taking part in the resettlement programme.
