Universities

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY OF SANCTUARY CEREMONY Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious university, became the seventh Irish university to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary at an online ceremony on 19th February. The Provost, Professor Patrick Prendergast, welcomed the recognition as a necessary step in the process of TCD becoming a […]

DCU College Connect hosted an online information event for refugees, asylum seekers and protection applicants who are interested in higher education in Ireland on Friday 22nd January 2021.  Around 30 people attended the event. Topics covered include the following: How to Apply – Central Applications Office CAO Funding and Financial Supports College Preparation Courses Questions

On Wednesday 18th November, we teamed up with our trusted partners in Irish Refugee Council and Universities of Sanctuary Ireland to host the second Sanctuary in Higher Education conference. The information session aimed at helping students in International Protection who wish to access university education in 2021-2022.  There were experts on hand from CAO, SUSI,

On 24th May, 2018, the inaugural meeting of the DKIT College of Sanctuary Working Group took place in the CúChulainn Suite in the Regional Development Centre.  As well as internal members of DkIT leadership team, academic staff, library staff and support services, the meeting was addressed by Tian Yu Lloyd, Assistant Co-ordinator of Paces of Sanctuary Ireland.