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Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) are delighted to announce that two talented musicians, Róisín Ní Chonchúir and Catherine Joyce, have been awarded the inaugural Ashling Murphy Memorial Entrance Scholarship.
Professor Niamh Stack has been announced as the new Head of Psychology at Mary Immaculate College (MIC). The Clare native takes up the position at an exciting time for the discipline at MIC as the College welcomes the first students on the new Bachelor of Science in Psychology this September. Professor Stack joins MIC following a two-decade long spell at Scotland’s University of Glasgow, where she latterly served as Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience.
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) receiving a second bronze Athena Swan Institution Award today (4 April) is “a testament to the commitment and collegiality of a whole institutional approach that has engaged the entire staff and student community” said Professor Lorraine McIlrath, Director of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Interculturalism (EDII) at MIC.
The renewal of the prestigious designation—first achieved in 2019—represents another key milestone and recognition of MIC’s commitment to advancing gender equality and intersectionality.
“Applying for the renewal of the Athena Swan has been a process of critical self-reflection of the culture and progress at Mary Immaculate College, and it is the result of an extensive self-assessment process. Despite the pandemic and post-pandemic periods, our commitment to Athena SWAN and Actions set in our Bronze Award in 2019 have been realised,” outlined Prof. McIlrath.
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has been awarded €1.5 million euro in Erasmus Funding in order to develop a European Teaching Academy in Digital Leadership in Education. The programme, known as IDEAL Futures (Integrated Digital Educational Leaderships for the Future) is one of sixteen teacher academy projects to be selected for funding this year.
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) is delighted to announce that a Human Rights advocate and a linguistics academic have been awarded MIC Postgraduate University of Sanctuary Scholarships.
The scholarship programme, which is awarded for the second time this year, aims to offer financial support for those seeking international protection and includes a full fee waiver and an annual stipend of €3,000.
The two successful applicants—both from Afghanistan—are Farahnaz Haidary who is pursuing an M Ed in Education for Human Rights and Equality and Ahmad Shah Amadhi who is studying for a Masters in Applied Linguistics. Edward, another recipient from 2023, is entering Year Two of his doctorate, a Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics, and will also continue to be supported.
MIC is delighted to announce that a climate specialist and a linguistics academic have been awarded MIC Postgraduate University of Sanctuary Scholarships. The scholarship programme, which is awarded for this year for the first time, aims to offer financial support for those seeking international protection and includes a full fee waiver.
Mary Immaculate College is proud to be a member of We're Breastfeeding Friendly Limerick. An initiative, led by Limerick City and County Council, which aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through the development and promotion of breastfeeding friendly businesses, organisations, communities and workplaces.
