By Edel Whelton, Dept of Chemistry UCC Day 3 of the Praxis Summer School took place on 8th June 2023 at Nano Nagle Place in Cork city, surrounded by such lovely gardens. For the morning session we are privileged to meet with four really fantastic Read More …
Tag: food security
Letter to Irish Examiner-Food Security
Our thanks to the Irish Examiner for publishing this letter on 24th of October with 139 signatures. It is a response to the excellent article written by food security expert UCC, Dr Stephen Thornhill which can be found here: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40989254.html Our response is here: A Chara, Read More …
Article by Dr Stephen Thornhill, International Development, UCC
The following important and timely article by UCC’s Dr Stephen Thornhill, appeared in the Irish Examiner Newspaper on 22nd October 2022, along with other articles which provide a difficult but critical information on the current food crisis in the Horn of Africa. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-40989254.html Stephen Thornhill Read More …
UCC Students – Active Citizenship Showcase
Active Citizenship Showcase on Wednesday 6th April 2022 Well done to the students of UW0012 Global Citizenship and Development Education Class of 2022! The students showcased their 2022 projects and their passion for global social justice issues. Themes included: Child labour Policy Advocacy with Child Read More …
Praxis Week – UCC Student Events – Wednesday 6-8PM
Active Citizenship Showcase The students of UW0012 Global Citizenship and Development Education showcase their 2022 projects and their passion for global social justice issues. Themes include: Child labour Policy Advocacy with Child Labour organisations in Netherlands, DR Congo and Bangladesh; Campaigning for Palestine with Trocaire; Read More …