Russian Festival in Dublin

http://dublinrussianfestival.webs.com/

Hi Guys,

Just a quick reminder that Dublin's Russian Festival is still on over the weekend. Click the link above and view all the fantastic events that are happening around Dublin this weekend.

Sarah

Mumbai to host 1st Irish Film Festival of India from Feb 23

The first Irish Film Festival of India will be held at NCPA, Mumbai from February 23-26, 2012.

The inaugural festival follows the theme of ‘The Writing Irish’ to celebrate in film the long and rich heritage of Irish literature.

The films on show include The Dead (1987) directed by John Huston based on a James Joyce short story, Krapp’s Last Tape (2000), a screen adaptation of the Beckett play by Atom Egoyan, The Butcher Boy (1997), an adaptation of the Patrick McCabe novel directed by Oscar-winner Neil Jordan and Circle of Friends (1995) directed by Pat O’Connor among others.

For tickets and schedule, click here.

The festival is founded by Marc-Ivan O’Gorman of Cleverality Productions with the support of The Embassy of Ireland India, The Irish Film Institute, Enterprise Ireland and Culture Ireland.

Award winning author, Colum McCann and acclaimed Irish pianist, John O’Conor were today conferred with Honorary Doctorates from Dublin Institute of Technology at the DIT Spring Graduation.

The two recipients were chosen by DIT to receive an honorary doctorate for their outstanding achievements and their contribution to the arts which have “enriched our lives and have drawn the attention of the world to the richness of music and literature for which Ireland is so justly recognised” Professor Brian Norton said in his speech at St Patricks Cathedral.

Distinguished Irish musician John O’Conor was selected by DIT to receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of music performance and music education. John is Frequently cited as the greatest living interpreter of the piano music of Beethoven, Dr. O’Conor is currently Professor of Piano at RIAM, and holds the position of Visiting Professor in Showa University of Music in Japan. He is also Professor of Piano, and Distinguished Artist in Residence, at the Conservatory in Shenandoah University, West Virginia. A co-founder of the Dublin International Piano Competition, he is Chairman of the Jury for the competition which has been running since 1988.

Colum McCann is the internationally acclaimed author of the novels Zoli, Dancer, This Side of Brightness, Songdogs, as well as Let the Great World Spin, for which he won the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 2011. The former DIT Journalism graduate was being honoured for his “inspiring teaching of creative writing and belief that creative writing is something that cannot be taught.”

Both honoraries were surrounded by family and friends on the day they received their honorary doctorates.

Animators Film Steals Grammy Limelight

A short animation film by DIT graduate Johnny Kelly stole the show during the TV broadcast of the Grammy awards last week in the USA. Johnny’s film, ‘Back to the Start’ was broadcast to an audience of millions during an ad break, advertising a popular US fast food chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill. The story shows a family farmer becoming disenchanted with factory farming and going back to a more sustainable approach, turning animals out to pasture and greening the countryside. The soundtrack has Willie Nelson singing Coldplay’s “The Scientist”.

The film, ‘Back to the Start’, has been a bit hit on YouTube with nearly six millions views to date – you watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMfSGt6rHos&feature=youtu.be

Sarah

Dublin ranked 8th in QS Best Student Cities in the World!! Not bad eh!!!

QS is proud to announce the first ever QS Best Student Cities ranking. Based on a complex set of measures taken from public information, surveys and data submitted as part of the QS World University Rankings, the results provide a new way of comparing the best cities around the world in which to be a student.Click the city name in the table below in order to view the full details and profile for that city, including a list of all of the qualifying educational institutions, population size, quality of living, affordability and student mix.

DIT Friendship Lunch

The next Friendship Lunch is on Tuesday 14th February 2012 in the Function Space opposite 4027 on the 4th Floor. Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm Aungier St.
Can you please contact Sr. Mary Flanagan if you wish to attend.
DIT Chaplaincy Service
Aungier Street/143-149 Rathmines Road
Dublin.
Ph: 4023050(Aungier St)/Ph: 4023307(Rathmines)

DIT Foundation awards Graduate Travel Scholarship

http://www.dit.ie/news/archive2012/legacyofkinginspiresarthur/

DIT Foundation awards Graduate Travel Scholarship
Dublin, 01 February 2012: Declan Arthur from Waterford has been awarded the inaugural Ciaran King Graduate Travel Scholarship by the DIT Foundation. The Scholarship scheme was established to honour the memory of the late Ciarán King – engineer, environmentalist and social entrepreneur. It provides the opportunity to a DIT graduate to spend three months working on renewable energy projects in a developing country. Declan will be based in Nairobi and will work on local solar energy projects with international charity, Renewable World.

WHY THE IRISH???

Why the Irish? Well...we have the youngest workforce in Europe, the most employable graduates and make our presence felt on the international stage. We are flexible, we fight back and we have fun. Click on the link below and take 2 minutes to find out why the Irish will always be the business!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANi-fEDq0Oc&feature=plcp&context=C368d9f6UDOEgsToPDskJc197ZwsqgbToAlsZy3vWy

Celebrate HOLI Festival of Colours in Dublin!

One of the major festivals of India, Holi (Festival of Colours) is celebrated with enthusiasm and gaiety on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun which is the month of March as per the Gregorian calendar.
Holi festival may be celebrated with various names and people of different states might be following different traditions. But, what makes Holi so unique and special is the spirit of it which remains the same throughout the country and even across the globe, wherever it is celebrated......and we're getting in the spirit of it in Dublin this year again so come along, join in and splatter eachother with paint and colour!!!!

I just want to remind you that we are hosting a Friendship Evening this Thursday in room 263 DIT Bolton Street which is to the left of the Java City coffee dock just beside the restaurant. The evening starts at 6p.m. and will finish at 7.30 pm approx. During the meeting we will have a brief introduction and maybe look at some of the things you would like to do while you are in Dublin. The Friendship Evenings will take place on the first Thursday of each month unless I notify you otherwise. Please e mail by return if you intend to come along as we have to organise refreshments for Thursday.