Community Knowledge Initiative (CKI) promotes civic engagement through teaching and learning, reseach and service at the University of Galway
Galway
Joined January 2012
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University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Walking the Talk Against Racism in Cong Woods to mark #WorldRefugeeDay, and to promote intercultural dialogue. Great converstions and friendships being forged @GalwayCARD2023 #IrelandForAll @GalwayCKI @POSIrl @UNHCRIreland @INARIreland @GCCNInfo @GalwayCommunity
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Great day in Salthill celebrating #AfricaDay. Lots of beautiful colours, foods & conversations to be explored. Such events break down barriers & and promote intercultural collaboration @POSIrl @GalwayCARD2023 @INARIreland @IrishRefugeeCo @GalwayCKI #irelandforall
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
We welcome and support all incoming International Protection applicants to Galway City, and we encourage every community to do the same @POSIrl @GalwayCARD2023 @UniofSanctuary @IrishRefugeeCo @INARIreland @NascIreland @SofSIreland @GalwayCKI @UniGalwayALIVE @GalwayAccess
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Join in ! Those interested in service learning, engaging their students in contemporary concerns, social change and impact all welcome! @campus_engage
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Incredible facilitator Dr Maria Gallo @keepintouched and inputs from students and community over 4 Tuesday lunchtimes online. Energising space to think about building into your modules for students hands on reciprocal learning opportunities with new communities. #civicskills
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Join us in May on our short course which will look at building understanding of Migrants&Refugees experiences through service learning (aka community-based learning). Through anti-racism it is a safe place for educators to explore pedagogy eventbrite.com/e/building-an…
Bright Club Galway is back next week in the Black Gate on Thursday April 20th. Get your tickets here: eventbrite.ie/e/bright-club-…
Join “Ukraine’s Fight for Survival: Lessons & Future Prospects-Ambassadors’ Panel Discussion.” On April 19th from 11:30am – 1pm. Register for event here: mooreinstitute.ie/event/ukra…
The CKI are partners in a new Erasmus+ project:
'Mobilising university-community resources through Service Learning (Community-based Learning) for the inclusion of migrants/refugees'
With the University of Santiago @UniversidadeUSC ACCEM @Accem_ong (1/2)
the University of Verona @UniVerona, Cooperativa Sociale Glocal Factory @GlocalFactory
and the University of Galway @uniofgalway (2/2)
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Paul Dodd VP Engagement, speaking at the @enlight_eu Impact Conference in Bilbao outlining how @uniofgalway approaches embedding impact in our institution. @GalwayCKI @Galway_Research @UniGalwayALIVE pic credit Fernando Gomez @upvehu
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
I've been lucky to work with great team of @uniofgalway students who've been mapping footpath accessibility in streets near the campus for the last 4 weeks as part of Insight's #CitizenScience #Crowd4Access project organised with Access Centre @GalwayAccess, @mlhynes & @GalwayCKI
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Congratulations to the 16 amazing 2nd year Biomedical Sciences students who delivered the Cell Explorers Science Club to local youth groups as part of their @GalwayCKI module this semester. #Scienceisforeveryone #Sciencerolemodel
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Seeking students living in Direct Provision to help create a VR documentary about a day in their lives. Get hands on experience with a VR camera, try out a VR headset, and play games. 🎥 The story is yours to tell. DM or email eileen.kennedy@universityofgalway.ie
One of the wonderful charities who attended the @UniGalwayALIVE volunteer fair last week - so many organisations giving so freely of their time. Inspirational! @Barretstown #volunteering #universityofgalway #givingback
Barretstown at the 2023 Volunteering Fair at University of Galway
#barretstown #ALIVE #universityofgalway
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day Talk by Mincéirs Whiden Society.
8th of October from 4:30 pm at the Mincéir Mental Health Tree. This event is for National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day. Speakers confirmed. Register at;
eventbrite.ie/e/minceirs-men…
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
University of Galway students from the Irish Traveller community were presented with Certificates of Completion at a special ceremony on campus after completing the Access Centre’s Educational Transition Project.
Congratulations to you all!
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Access Centre & @CKIatNUIG recently ran programmes to support Irish Travellers, International Protection Applicants, refugees & vulnerable immigrant groups with skills that will help them transition back into education. A special ceremony was held upon completion.
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
🌈The Annual Galway Pride Festival runs from the 8th to 14th Aug. Here how #NUIGalway #Universitypride are continuing to support & educate our staff & students to make universities a more inclusive place for all.👏 @IUA_EDI @IUAofficial #galwaypride 🌈 bit.ly/3RFeHaT
University of Galway, CKI retweeted
Join us and AMACH! LGBT+ Galway for a free trip to Sligo Pride Saturday 6th August to show our solidarity with Sligo's LGBT+ community! 🌈All are welcome!
Sign-up here: buff.ly/3zcd63O
