Adult Continuing Education
Adult Continuing Education (ACE) has been offering part-time education programmes to Cork, Munster, and beyond since 1946 and is proud to celebrate over 75 years of educational services to the community.
ACE News
30 May 2024
Darina Allen Appointed as Adjunct Professor at ACE at UCC
Adult Continuing Education at University College Cork (UCC) has announced the appointment of Dr Darina Allen as Adjunct Professor to Adult Continuing Education and the Department of Folklore and Ethnology.
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27 Mar 2024
Digital Badge in Recognised Prior Learning
Following from hugely successful participation and delivery last year, the RPL Digital Badge, in partnership with The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is back, offering participants an excellent introduction to all things RPL.
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23 Feb 2024
Eight Students in Cork Prison to Attend Graduation ceremony
A group of students at Cork Prison have today (Friday, February 23) been presented with awards recognising their completion of a module on Substance Misuse and Addiction Studies. This course was developed originally by University College Cork (UCC), the HSE Addiction Services and James Leonard of ‘The Two Norries’ Podcast in collaboration with teaching staff in Cork ETB’s Education Unit.
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20 Feb 2024
Dr Alan McCarthy's book on the History of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at UCC
Discover the history of adult education and lifelong learning at UCC in Dr Alan McCarthy's book; 'The Laurels: Adult Education and Lifelong Learning at UCC, 1946-2022'. Commissioned by ACE at UCC for the 75th anniversary, the book is now available to purchase at UCC University Press online here: https://www.corkuniversitypress.com/9781782054887/the-laurels/
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