Celebrating 70 Years of Lifelong Learning in UCD | 1949 - 2019
UCD’s celebration of World Access to Higher Education Day on Tuesday 26th November 2019, 10-12 noon, marking the University’s 70 year-long tradition in lifelong learning.
In Newman’s time, evening public lectures were offered “with a view to opening the advantage of the University to the furthest possible extent”. Today, UCD continues this commitment through an expanded and reimagined lifelong learning programme now offered in association with a wide range of cultural institutions, including dlr LexIcon, the National Library, the Hugh Lane Gallery, Collins Barracks, and the National Gallery. This commitment is underpinned and recognised by our designation as an Age-friendly University.
This event will be officially opened by Professor Mark Rogers, UCD Registrar and Deputy President, before a keynote address from Dr Maurice Manning, NUI Chancellor. It will conclude with the announcement of the recipients of the UCD "See One Be One" Awards 2019.
Event Programme
- 10:00 - Welcome Address | Profressor Mark Rogers, UCD Registrar and Deputy President
- 10:10 - Keynote Address: "Spreading in Naas and Clonakilty..." Reflections on Adult Education in Ireland | Dr Maurice Manning, NUI Chancellor
- 10:30 - Turning our Eyes to a Hundred Years to Come: Lifelong Learning in UCD: Its History and Its Future | Dr Bairbre Fleming, Deputy Director, UCD Access & Lifelong Learning
- 10:45 - UCD "See One Be One" Awards Presentation | Professor Mark Rogers, UCD Registrar and Deputy President & Fiona Sweeney, Head of Outreach, Engagement and Transition, UCD Access & Lifelong Learning
- 11:05 - Refreshments
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