Professor Vincent Cunnane was addressing the 1,570 graduates at the TUS Conferring Ceremonies held in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
More than 4,500 people gathered in the purpose-built outdoor arena in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
More than 1,500 graduates of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) made history today Tuesday and and will again tomorrow, Wednesday (November 9th & 10th, 2021) by becoming the inaugural graduates of Ireland’s newest Technological University.
The Class of 2021, including six PhDs graduates, from across the university’s Moylish, LSAD, Thurles, Clonmel and Ennis campuses came together at TUS Gaelic Grounds to receive their parchment, with a further cohort graduating from the Athlone campus, two weeks previous.
Over 4,500 people in total gathered at the four ceremonies in the purpose-built outdoor arena in the TUS Gaelic Grounds to celebrate the momentous occasion.
At the conferring ceremony in Limerick, the Chair of the TUS Governing Body Mrs Josephine Fehily acknowledged the unprecedented challenges the class of 2021 faced during the last 18 months.
“The Class of 2021 are, and always will be, the first ever to receive an award from TUS. As the first graduates of TUS, I hope you will remain fiercely proud of your alma mater and work with us to collectively advance the Midlands and Midwest regions for all who live and work here, as we move towards a post-pandemic life – a life which feels as if it will be different somehow.”
In his address President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunanne asked graduates to stand independent and strong against pandemic disinformation by drawing on their education and their experience over the last year and a half.
“The latter part of your journey through college saw you face challenges which were unknown until their emergence. Your graduation is a further mark of your achievement and your resilience, something that my colleagues and I wish to recognise and congratulate.
“But of course, with experience comes responsibility. You, the Class of 2021, with your unique experience, bear a particular responsibility to apply your knowledge and resilience to better your world.
“In recent times, we have seen the emergence of what is sometimes referred to as the pandemic of disinformation – the ignoring of fact and the dismissal of those with expertise. This is played out in many aspects of life and fuelled by the ubiquity of online engagement.
“Your responsibility is to stand independent and strong against this pandemic of disinformation. Just as you have prevailed through the Covid-19 pandemic, so you will prevail in this one, because you have been taught to think critically, you have been taught to use facts and you have been taught to apply logic. You have proved your ability in this regard, and you have succeeded in adversity.“
Vice President Academic Affairs and Registrar Ms Marian Duggan also paid tribute to the graduates’ resilience and congratulated them on being the inaugural graduates of TUS.
“The conferring of academic awards is the highlight of the academic calendar and a special occasion for our community, but this year is unique and you, the class of 2021 will always occupy a particularly special place in the unfolding story of TUS,” she said.
TUS Tipperary Campuses awarded Green Flag as world leaders gather for COP26.
As world leaders gathered for COP26 in Glasgow, the Tipperary campuses of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, gathered to raise the An Taisce Green Flag in Clonmel and Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pictured L-Rin Thurles: Mr Michael John O’Mahony (An Taisce Environmental Education Unit), Seamus Hoyne (Head of TUS Thurles campus) and Professor Vincent Cunnane (President of TUS).
The green flag, [which was presented today (Tuesday) to students and staff at the TUS Thurles Campus, and yesterday (Monday) to staff and students at the Clonmel Digital Campus,] recognises the efforts of the campus communities in reducing waste and increasing recycling as part of the Green Campus Programme.
The programme is an international environmental education and award scheme that promotes long-term, whole institution action for the environment, and empowers both students and staff to create a more balanced campus community, by reducing environmental impacts and associated costs.
Congratulating the staff and students of both campuses, President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane, said that TUS is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which underpins the strategy of the Thurles Campus.
Professor Vincent Cunnane said, “This Green Flag is a physical demonstration of our commitment to the SDGs and raising it today is a great milestone. It is also fitting that we are raising this Green Flag in the first week of COP26. The climate crisis and biodiversity crisis is challenging all leaders in society to radically consider how we can address these issues. However, there are immense opportunities in the future as we adjust our technologies, behaviour and economies to ensure we have a sustainable world in which we can live, work and play. TUS Thurles campus and Clonmel campus can visibly demonstrate that we are taking action.”
Director of the An Taisce Environmental Education Unit Dr Michael John O’Mahony, also congratulated the TUS Green-Campus Committee for initiating an outstanding programme on site in Thurles and Clonmel. He stated “The long-term commitment of staff and students is clear to see. There are numerous best practice examples taking place. These are especially evident in links to the learning on campus and utilising the campus as a living lab. The student projects and annual green weeks are outstanding. We look forward to watching how the Green-Campus journey in TUS develops in the coming years. We are delighted to acknowledge and recognise TUS Tipperary on their Green-Campus journey”.
Meanwhile TUS Lecturer, Department of Applied Science and TUS Green Campus Secretary Mr Kevin Healion, was setting his sights on the future of the Green Campus Programme – biodiversity. He stated “Every year I am amazed at the energy, ideas and skills that our students bring. I’m delighted to see the student involvement deepening with students doing work placements and now final year projects on our next theme of biodiversity. I think that’s a theme which has wide appeal and where the Thurles and Clonmel campuses can really shine, fortunate as we are with large land areas with tree, hedge and grassland habitats. My wish is for TUS to demonstrate best practice in how campus developments can integrate habitat protection for multiple benefits – wildlife and carbon storage, but also environmental appreciation, mental health and recreation through for example a combined walking / biodiversity trail.”
Head of the TUS Thurles campus, Mr Seamus Hoyne thanked everyone for their participation in the project, stating, “The Green Campus flag is a physical manifestation of the efforts of the students and staff on the Thurles and Clonmel campus to address the sustainability agenda. The strategy for the Thurles campus is focused on ensuring that everything we do contributes positively to the sustainability agenda. Our programmes will produce graduates and leaders who can make a difference, our campuses will be demonstrators and exemplars and our research will drive new innovations.”
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) encourages staff and students to ‘Speak Out’ at launch of its online violence and harassment reporting tool.
The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) has launched its anonymous violence and harassment reporting tool – Speak Out – today Monday (November 1, 2021.)
Speak Out is an online, anonymous reporting platform for incidents of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, discrimination, hate crime, coercive behaviour/control, stalking, assault, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape.
The newly launched tool is part of a national approach to tackling these issues by raising awareness, providing support and providing a means of recording instances.
Launching Speak Out across all six TUS campuses, President of TUS Professor Mr Vincent Cunnane said, “Speak out will allow us, as TUS, to understand staff and student experiences of harassment and violence. It will be crucial in assisting us in making evidence-based policy decisions in this very important area. A key role of Speak Out is to help raise awareness of supports available to students and staff, and to encourage them to seek help if needed. It is a further step in delivering on our commitments within the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions and to providing a safe, respectful and supportive culture across all our campuses”.
Ms Noreen Keane, Head of Student Counselling TUS Midwest Campuses said, “This tool provides an anonymous trauma informed platform for survivors to report incidents of harassment, sexual violence, bullying and coercive behaviour. It is the starting point as initially many are hesitant to formerly report an incident. This tool removes that barrier by virtue of its anonymity and encourages both students and staff to speak out and have their experience validated.”
Ms Treasa Fox, Head of Student Counselling Midlands Campus added, “The Speak Out launch today marks a culture shift on TUS campuses. From today, students and staff can make an anonymous report of any experiences of bullying, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, assault, or rape in a safe way. We in student counselling services have long recognised that an important first step in healing from trauma is to say what has happened to you in a safe way.”
President of TUS Students Union Ms Áine Daly said, “This is a platform that students can trust, that gives them the opportunity to have their voices heard anonymously and seek the support they need. It will also contribute to making our tomorrow better with data collection for statistics, with the hope in the future these tools won’t have to exist, and that we can be kind and respectful of one another.”
The Speak Out project, led by the Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) and funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, is being rolled out across 18 higher education institutions throughout this academic year.
The online tool went live for all six TUS campuses today, through their website and staff and student portals.View HERE.
Speak Out is a trauma informed tool which will provide users with support services relevant to their experience. The anonymous data collected through this tool will also be used to inform national policy and targeted educational initiatives.
This project, has been funded by the HEA Centre of Excellence for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and underpins an ethos of cross institutional collaboration in response to such incidences within higher education institutions.
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It is “Ready, Set, Go” for Halloween Festivities at Holycross Market, here in Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, tomorrow, with their extra special “Holycross Pumpkin Fest” taking place.
A host of spooky and other spectacular events will take off, promising to entertain young and old and guaranteeing the very best in family fun.
Market organisers will be seeking those skilled conker fighters to participate in the “Tipperary Conker Championship” which will result in a trophy and prizes for both the winner and runner-up.
Don’t forget Ruadhán Gormally, that incredibly talented Galway born puppet maker, who was recently featured on the Ryan Tubridy Show, will be here in Holycross Market tomorrow, to entertain and delight with a collection of his best puppets.
A “Muppet Monster” style Puppet will also be raffled off as part of the afternoon’s much anticipated festivities.
As stated, the market will be extending their opening time by one hour, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, with lots of extra music, tricks, treats and other shenanigans, for children and adults, in honour of this truly Irish tradition.
Meanwhile; the market organisers of this Holycross Market Pumpkin Fest, want to keep the family fun rolling out over the full Halloween holiday, with other ‘spooktacular’ Halloween activities after their market closes.
Create Your Own Halloween Puppet from Paper
After Ruadhán Gormally’s puppet display, you’ll be inspired to make your own puppets. To make these easy Halloween hand puppets, all you need is paper, glue, scissors and some ‘crafty’ creativity.
Make Some Halloween Garlands.
Street area’s and stalls at the Holycross Market will be decorated for Halloween. Why not have a go at making your own Halloween decorations? Many of us will remember making these paper garlands as children. Why not put a Halloween spin on this oldest of paper crafts. No skill required, just some folding and cutting with a scissors. Just click HERE.
Learn to Draw a Favourite Halloween Monster.
You are sure to see lots of creepy costumes at the Holycross Halloween Market. When you get home, why not learn to draw a few. As always, Art for Kids Hub offers hundreds of free tutorials on how to draw our favourite Halloween characters. With lessons for all ages and abilities it’s no wonder this channel has over 5 million subscribers. Click HERE.
Bake Some Halloween Buns with Mum.
Once you have eaten all the delicious cakes you bought at Holycross Market, try out some of these delicious Halloween bakes, courtesy of Oldlum’s by clicking HERE.
Play Some Halloween Games.
Still feeling competitive after the Holycross Conker Championship? Here are five other Halloween games that will provide lots of fun for young and old. Halloween Charades clickHERE. Pin the Spider on the Web click HERE. Wrap the Mummyclick HERE. (Persuade Mum to buy a few extra toilet roll) Halloween Relay Race click HERE. Guess the Gross Food click HERE.
See you all tomorrow at Holycross Market Pumpkin Fest. – It’s the place to be.
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