After nearly two decades, The National Education Show is making its highly anticipated return to the RDS Industries Hall on March 20th & 21st, 2026, revived by overwhelming popular demand. Bringing together teachers, school leaders, and education professionals from across Ireland, the show promises an inspiring and informative experience for everyone working in education. Enjoy a dynamic programme of CPD workshops, expert-led sessions, and engaging talks focused on the latest developments in teaching and learning. With 80+ education suppliers exhibiting, attendees will have the chance t

The UCDVO Film Series is an integral part of UCDVO’s Global Citizenship Programme and is funded by Concern Worldwide and Irish Aid. Hosted in the UCD Cinema the Film Series welcomes attendees from the wider UCD community to engage with five of the very best global justice documentaries from the year.  We are delighted to share with you the programme for 2026. Each screening is accompanied by a guest speaker. Screenings are free of charge, all are welcome but seats must be reserved in advance at this email: [email protected]. 

Jacob’s is remembered by many Dubliners as a benevolent employer. The firm’s concern with welfare, while relatively innovative, was nevertheless paternalist and profit-driven, with a view to forging a loyal and healthy workforce in a city where housing and sanitation were notoriously poor. One of Ireland’s top three manufacturing firms for some time after independence, women and girls consistently made up two-thirds of its staff. This talk will explore the female experience of work at Jacob’s, covering issues of social class, gendered discipline, and discrimination in preference of