@SoarForAccess

SOAR Project - an Inter Institutional and Community Collaboration on Access to Higher Education with @UCC @MTU_ie and @SETUIreland, funded under PATH

 Ireland
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Joined March 2019
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Inspiring practice from around the county showcased by Paul Cassidy @UlsterFlexEd , Betty Attwood @GalwayAccess, Pat McGarty @MTU_ie, Danielle Douglas @SETUIreland as we launched our study Students with Care Experience and Higher Education: soarforaccess.ie/evaluation-…
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Thanks to community partners @epicireland @CLNetworkIRE, @AftercareIrl supporting our study focused on Students with Care Experience and Higher Education by @FiachraOS @DorneyLyn @RebekahLBrennan @Access_UCC @tudublinaccess Report available here: soarforaccess.ie/evaluation-…
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TU Dublin was delighted to support the SOAR cluster's research 'Students with Care Experience and Higher Education'. Great to attend yesterday's launch in UCC and we're really looking forward to hosting the first meeting of a care-experience network in Grangegorman on 25th March.
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Delighted to partner with @tudublinaccess with support from @epicireland @AftercareIrl @CLNetworkIRE on this important study Students with Care Experience and Higher Education. Available here Evaluation & Publications - soar
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📣📣Calling all #MTUAlumni. Stay Connected to your @MTU_ie. Update your contact details before 2 Nov and be in with a chance to win a set of AirPods mtu.ie/alumni/update-your-de…
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Access UCC@Access_UCC24 Oct 2024
The UCC Saoirse Scholars is running next Thursday 31st October, from 1pm - 2pm in the North Wing Council Room. This session is for all students that have been impacted by the justice system - whether that is directly or indirectly, ALL students are welcome. #EducationForAll
UCC SAOIRSE SCHOLARS. 31st October 2024 North Wing Council Room from 1pm to 2pm. Are you a student at University College Cork? Have you been impacted by the justice system? Have you a criminal record? Have you ever experienced the challenge of having been to prison or having a loved one in prison? Join us on the last thursday of every month at 1pm for a supportive gathering where we can share, meet, chat and offer encouragement ro each other, and enjoy a cup of tea together.

ALT UCC SAOIRSE SCHOLARS. 31st October 2024 North Wing Council Room from 1pm to 2pm. Are you a student at University College Cork? Have you been impacted by the justice system? Have you a criminal record? Have you ever experienced the challenge of having been to prison or having a loved one in prison? Join us on the last thursday of every month at 1pm for a supportive gathering where we can share, meet, chat and offer encouragement ro each other, and enjoy a cup of tea together.

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Farewell and much gratitude to the legend that is @RebekahLBrennan that finished with @SoarForAccess recently, leaving a legacy of valuable Access research. Thank you for the professionalism, authenticity, commitment (and laughter!) you brought to the project.
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Delighted to attend @AftercareIrl annual conference today with @FiachraOS to present @SoarForAccess and @tudublinpath3 research on the higher education experience of students with care experience.
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ACE UCC@ACEUCC27 Aug 2024
This autumn, join our 8-week course at UCC to explore addiction, treatment models, and their impact on society. - 1 Oct - 19 Nov 2024 - 7pm-9pm - Western Gateway, Room G16 Register by 20 Sept 2024: ucc.ie/en/ace/courses/shortc…
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Access UCC@Access_UCC5 Sep 2024
📢ATTENTION ALL FIRST YEAR UNDERGRDAUTES📢 Applications are now being accepted for the 1916 Bursary. To check your eligibility and how to make an application please go to 1916bursary.ie .
The 1916 Bursary. Supporting your thrid level journey. Find out if you qualify visit: www.1916bursary.ie.

ALT The 1916 Bursary. Supporting your thrid level journey. Find out if you qualify visit: www.1916bursary.ie.

The 1916 Bursary. Supporting your thrid level journey. Three financial awards. 1. €5,000 per annum, 2. €2,000 per annum, 3. €1,500 once-off award. Find out if you qualify visit: www.1916bursary.ie.

ALT The 1916 Bursary. Supporting your thrid level journey. Three financial awards. 1. €5,000 per annum, 2. €2,000 per annum, 3. €1,500 once-off award. Find out if you qualify visit: www.1916bursary.ie.

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The 1916 Bursary is now open for applications! All applicants must meet financial, priority group and college entry eligibility criteria. ⏰Apply by 10th October 2024 at 5pm ✉️[email protected] 💻1916bursary.ie/
An image of 4 students talking and laughing is on the left hand side. The right hand side includes the 1916 bursary logo and the MTU logo. The text reads Supporting your third level journey. Find out more visi www.1916bursary.ie

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Julie, our DSS Transition Programme Coordinator, pictured delivering a Show and Tell Session on the Prepare Sensory Map-an example of #UD in Education- at the #EAN2024 Conference in @AbertayUni #MTUAccess @SoarForAccess
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@soarforaccess  proudly presents the first ever national report on Access Practitioners. This flagship research was conducted on a topic where the literature was largely silent, the identities, roles and vision of Access staff. Available here: soarforaccess.ie/evaluation-…
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@HEAaccess @hea_irl @MTU_ie @SETUIreland @Access_UCC @MaireLeane @FiachraOS @DeptofFHed
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Delighted to share our Traveller Pride Festival Programme - join us from 27th May for a week of celebrating Traveller culture, heritage and identity! #TravellerPride @itmtrav @NTWFIRL @corkcitycouncil @UCC @MTUCork_Access @SoarForAccess @CorkCesca @CorkMidsummer @TriskelCork
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Fantastic 2 days - partnership & co-creation at the core & essential community partners & voices heard loud & clear! Take away from today - there are challenges & opportunities in the National Access Plan - a reminder that sometimes there are opportunities in the challenges too!
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Such a fantastic two days at the @SoarForAccess National Access Conference in @UCC. Delighted to present and showcase College Connect’s @MEND_CC work with @Deirdre_FitzP as well as learn about all the incredibly valuable work going on across the access sector in Ireland.
Dee and Eilís present on College Connect’s Models of best practice in Devere Hall, UCC.

ALT Dee and Eilís present on College Connect’s Models of best practice in Devere Hall, UCC.

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Grassroots to Government - presenters and panelists pose for photo.

ALT Grassroots to Government - presenters and panelists pose for photo.

College Connect and MU gang take a selfie at the National Access Conference in UCC

ALT College Connect and MU gang take a selfie at the National Access Conference in UCC

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An excellent panel discussion chaired by @BODonll @MTU_ie with @JamesLeonard85 @Fionn239 @AnneBur27018840 @OliveByrne3 Jack Ross & Louise Callinan. One size doesn't fit all, critical that we co-design pathways & supports with our Access target groups #soarforaccess
Panel discussion with moderator Brendan on the far left of the image standing at a podium with panellists sitting at a long table draped with a blue table cloth. a large projector screen is above the panelists with SOAR pull up signs on each side of the stage

ALT Panel discussion with moderator Brendan on the far left of the image standing at a podium with panellists sitting at a long table draped with a blue table cloth. a large projector screen is above the panelists with SOAR pull up signs on each side of the stage

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