What will it involve?

Facilitated by Comhlámh staff and returned development workers, attendees will have a chance to explore together some of the important issues of the return/reintegration process:

• Putting the overseas experience into context
• Dealing with the challenges and opportunities of being home
• Applying the vast skills gained overseas for development issues from Ireland
• Understanding Reverse Culture Shock
• Looking at networking and career possibilities

What does the weekend provide?

• An informal and relaxed space to meet like minded people, socialise and share experiences openly and safely
• A reflection on the overseas experience
• Strategies for being “home”
• A consideration of critical perspectives on volunteering

• An opportunity to consider future activities and career options

How much does it cost?

€50 - single ensuite accommodation & meals included
(No charge for RRC deployees or UNVs)

When and where?

9-5pm, 18th & 19th of May inclusive (Residential), at All Hallows College, Gracepark Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

How can I book?

To download a booking form please click here or call Susan on 01 4783490 or email susan@comhlamh.org.

Space is limited so please book early!

Now in its third year (see timeline below), the Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI), with support from the UCD School of Social Justice, is pleased to announce the annual two day postgraduate research workshop to be held in University College Dublin, June 13-14, 2013. This workshop aims to provide a friendly environment in which postgraduate students can present their research, develop contacts with other researchers and openly discuss and learn from each others’ experiences.

The workshop is aimed at supporting research students working in the broad field of development studies. This might include issues of equality, human rights, migrants’ rights, health, trade, food security or conflict, highlighting the interconnections between these and other issues across local, regional and global contexts.

The workshop aims to provide an accommodating venue for current and recently finished postgraduate students, with participants coming together around shared interests, challenges and experiences of doing research. Researchers at the early to late stages of their projects will be able to benefit from engaging with peers and more experienced researchers, while people starting out or thinking of starting a postgraduate research project are equally welcome to apply.

Applications are invited from students at all stages of their postgraduate research, as well as those thinking of starting or who have recently finished studies. More specific details on the aims, objectives, and activities of the workshop are included in the application form, which can be downloaded from here. More detailed information will be sent to participants once applications and expressions of interest have been received. The deadline for applications is 10 May 2013, though earlier submissions are encouraged.

Applications should be sent to: dsai.pgworkshop2013@gmail.com.

Please note that there is no registration fee to attend the workshop. Some support is available to people travelling from outside the Dublin region. Please include reference to this in your application form.  

If you have any queries, please email (dsai.pgworkshop2013@gmail.com).

Timeline of the DSAI Postgraduate Workshops

2011 – 1^st DSAI Postgraduate Workshop. Organised by Sarah Hunt, with support from Dept Politics & Public Admin, University of Limerick

2012 – 2^nd DSAI Postgraduate Workshop. Organised by Dug Cubie and Aurelie Sicard, with support from Food, Business & Development, University College Cork.

2013 – 3^rd DSAI Postgraduate Workshop. Organised by Carlos Bruen and Nita Mishra, with support from UCD School of Social Justice, University College Dublin.

This workshop is gratefully supported by Irish Aid and the Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI), and is hosted by the UCD School of Social Justice.

Building on the success of last year's development debate, the IFGH is delighted to announce a new debating competition, the Making Time National Global Health Debate. This competition, with generous sponsorship from the Making Time Foundation, will see students from all four provinces of Ireland participate in debates on critical topics in global health and development.

The Making Time National Global Health Debate will take place on:

April 9^th at 7:45 pm in The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland

Nobel Laureate Harald zur Hausen will chair the Making Time National Global Health Debate. The topic of the debate will be 'This house believes medical aid should prioritise equity of access above outcome.'

Time: 7:45 start, refreshments at 7:00
Location: Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Chairperson: Nobel Laureate Prof Harald zur Hausen
Motion: This house believes medical aid should prioritise equity of access above outcome.

The final will include participants from Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster competing against each other and the winner will receive an 800€ voucher in order to attend a conference in Europe over the summer.

Refreshments will be served starting at 7:00 pm, and the debate will begin at 7:45. A reception will be held after the debate, and will include beer, wine and canapes.

The Leinster Heat was held on March 19^th at Trinity College Dublin

The motion for this event was 'This house believes big pharma and the biomedical paradigm are failing the world's poor.'

Participants came from Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the Kimmage Development Studies Centre. Two participants from TCD's Historical Society won the day's debate and will be participating in the National Final.

If you are interested in attending the event please RSVP to info@globalhealth.ie.