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Scholarship - Age & Opportunity and Dublin Institute of TechnologyProject TitleTransferring knowledge and life experience between generations: The potential of community based intergenerational projects. Project DescriptionThis research project will investigate the potential of intergenerational projects to foster contact and reciprocal learning between young and old in urban and rural communities in Ireland. The research will involve collecting information and classifying the range of different types of intergenerational projects in different settings and locations in Ireland. Criteria will be developed to evaluate the benefits of intergenerational projects, drawing on the experiences of older and younger people. The project is being developed in collaboration with Age and Opportunity. ScholarshipFull fees scholarship worth €10,000 over two years. SupervisorsLead supervisorDr Carmel Gallagher, DIT Co-supervisorDr Ricca Edmondson, NUI Galway. Funding AgencyDublin Institute of Technology Type of AwardM.Phil Student RequirementsAn honours degree (minimum 2.1) in a relevant discipline such as sociology, social policy, education, social care, psychology. Candidates should have a genuine interest in older people and/or young people and have awareness of issues related to quality of life, participation and empowerment.of both age groups. Experience of working with older people or in youth work would be an advantage. Candidates should have good interpersonal communication skills and good writing skills. Previous experience in research methodology would be desirable. Deadline to Receive ApplicationsFriday 6th November. Further information is available on the Dublin Institute of Technology's website. |
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Home is a special place for most of us. Older & Bolder’s campaign MAKE HOME WORK highlights the obstacles faced by people – older people, people with chronic illnesses, people with disabilities - who want to live well at home and who need support to do so. 
Minister Ring announces recipients of Go for Life National Grant Scheme, funded by the Irish Sports Council for Age & Opportunity's Go for Life programme. A total of 906 older groups nationwide will share a sports allocation of €300,000.
The HSE, the Irish Sports Council and the Department of Health, with the help of organisations like Go for Life, has just launched the Get Ireland Active website. Use the interactive map on the site to find out where Go for Life sessions are happening across the country. C'mon, let's get Ireland active!
Over 1,000 older volunteers from across Ireland joined Minister Michael Ring TD in the Helix in Dublin to celebrate Go for Life's ten years as a national programme.
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