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Message from the President: Beannachtaí na Nollag / Christmas Blessings

Beannachtaí Na Nollag agus Sonas na Hathbhliana Chugat. May The Blessings of Christmas be with You and Peace throughout the New Year.

Graduate Diploma in Education – February 2012

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching) will commence on 6th February 2012 at Mary Immaculate College. There are a total of 60 places available. Closing date is 21st December 2011.

New Postgraduate Programme in Education and the Arts launched at MIC

The Department of Arts Education and Physical Education at Mary Immaculate College, is offering an exciting new postgraduate programme in education and the arts: META (MA in Education and The Arts).

National Conference held at MIC

A national conference on the subject of “A Critical Analysis of North-South Educational Partnerships in Development Contexts” took place on Wednesday 30th November, at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.

MIC Student Honoured for her Courage

Laura McInerney, a BA ECCE student at Mary Immaculate College, was one of 10 stroke survivors whose courage was celebrated at the Irish Heart Foundation Stroke Awards last week.

Polish-Irish Encounters in the Old and New Europe

The Polish Ambassador, His Excellency Marcin Nawrot, visited Mary Immaculate College earlier this week to launch a book, entitled Polish-Irish Encounters in the Old and New Europe.

Minister Launches Per Cent for Art Scheme at MIC

Mr. Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, was today present at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) to officially launch the Per Cent for Art Scheme at the College.

MIC Lecturer Receives National Award for Excellence in Teaching

Mary Immaculate College lecturer, Dr Kathleen Horgan, was one of five recipients of a National Award for Excellence in Teaching 2011 at a reception hosted by the Department of Education and Skill in Dublin.

Minister of State for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, T.D. Launches STRANDS

Earlier this week Minister of State for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, T.D. launched an exciting, new and comprehensive book for teachers, entitled STRANDS at MIC.

MIC Graduates Superbly Prepared for Successful Careers and Flourishing Lives

There was great cause for celebration at Mary Immaculate College on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th October as almost 1000 students were conferred with academic awards.

Science Week at MIC

Attention teachers of fifth and sixth class. Why not bring your pupils along for a fun filled session involving interesting demonstrations, solving science problems and carrying out science investigations.

MIC First to Launch Handbook for Student Parents

Nicola Hurley, MIC Student Parent Co-Ordinator, along with Mary I Students’ Union (MISU) recently launched the Student Parent Handbook.

Calling Irelands Best Young Female Mathematicians

The search for Ireland's best female mathematical problem-solvers will begin on Saturday, 15 October, 2011 at the University of Limerick. All girls who currently attend a second level school in Ireland are eligible.

MIC Students Motivate Next Generation

Over the past number of weeks, Mary Immaculate College has invited 10 local primary schools to attend a camogie blitz and a football blitz for 3rd and 4th class girls.

NOSTRA Graduation at MIC

A very momentous graduation ceremony for New Openings in the Study of Theology and Religion for Adults (NOSTRA) students took place at Mary Immaculate College recently.

MIC B.Ed Student IWB Award

Promethean, a global education company, has added Mary Immaculate College as one of its partners in providing online classroom resources for use by primary teachers in Ireland and across the globe.

Sárthaispeántas Taighde 2011

Mary Immaculate College recently hosted a research showcase, Sárthaispeántas Taighde 2011, to publicise and celebrate the work of College faculty in research, scholarship and creativity over a day of presentations, reports and exhibitions.

National Award for Excellence in Teaching 2011

Mary Immaculate College lecturer, Dr Kathleen Horgan, has been selected as the winner of a National Award for Excellence in Teaching 2011.

Welcome to New Students

MIC welcomes all its new students for the coming Academic Year. Information for new students can be found throughout the College website, including details about Orientation and Registration which takes place on 31 August and 1 September. Start by visiting the Information Portal for new students.

Imogen Stuart, RHA, Returns to MIC

Sculptor Imogen Stuart, RHA, recipient of the College’s highest honour, the McAuley Medal, recently paid a return visit to MIC and met with German Culture students to discuss her works, several of which are sited on campus.

Minister Opens National Centre for Excellence

Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, TD, visited MIC on 26 May 2011 to officially open the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching & Learning which is based on campus.

Top Teenage Brains at MIC for Maths Olympiad

MIC recently welcomed some of the most talented teenage mathematicians to a training camp at the College for students preparing to compete in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

Award Ceremony Foundation Certificate for Mature Learners

Drawing inspiration from US President, Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, Prof. Peadar Cremin, President of Mary Immaculate College (MIC), led a chorus of mature students in the mantra, “Is féidir linn!” at the Foundation Certificate Ceremony recently held at the College.

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