Arts at SETU

Delighted to welcome Dr Stefan Reynolds to the first of this year’s Theology in the Public Square events on Christian Mindfulness in a Troubled World at
Thanks to all for your support and the Growth Hub for hosting. More to come!
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Is the world really speeding up, or is it our minds that are getting more busy and stressed? How do we deal with our worries? How can we separate genuine concerns from unnecessary anxieties? What is there in Christian spirituality that can be a practical help? In the first Theology in the Public Square event of the year, Dr Stefan G. Reynolds exploring the relationship between mindfulness and love.

Find out more here: https://www.wit.ie/events/all_news/christian-mindfulness-in-a-troubled-world

Christian Mindfulness In A Troubled World
13th October, 2022 18:30 pm - 20:00 pm
Location: F01, SETU Waterford, Cork Road.

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Come and find out all about studying Arts at WIT at our Open Day event!

WIT Spring Open Days 2022 For your chance to see all that Waterford Institute of Technology has to offer you, come along to our Spring Open Days this April

Staff from University of Washington (Bothell campus) joined us this week IN REAL LIFE (!) to discuss the TEaCH CoLab project with partners from the Departments of Health, Sport & Exercise Science, Arts, and Computing, Maths and Physics at WIT. This is a COIL initiative (Collaborative Online International Learning) that gets staff and students working together across continents to discuss issues of health, connectedness and wellbeing. There are currently two students attending WIT from UW Bothell on an Erasmus+ programme generated by the project, and two WIT students doing likewise in Washington! The visit involved film screenings, meetings with community partners, and planning for future collaborations. It also involved walks in the mountains, pub grub and a tour of Waterford Walls! If you are interested in the project, you can find out more on teachcolab.org

Congratulations to everyone who received their results today. Some of you may be delighted while others will be disappointed with their grades.

Either way, try to find out as much as you can about why you received the grade you did by going through your feedback thoroughly.

For those who need to repeat, take a look on the Moodle page for the module to find out what arrangements have been made.

Above all, know that results do not define you and that there is always room to grow and learn.

Finally, remember that the summer lies ahead, and that there is always another sunrise on the horizon. 🌞

Photo courtesy of The Journal

This is a wonderful resource for all students at WIT. Stay tuned for more information when we return in September.

It's National Poetry Day! Take the opportunity to connect with words, or step out of your comfort zone today. Find out more at Poetry Ireland's website.

https://www.poetryireland.ie/poetry-day

Poetry Day Ireland - Thursday 29 April 2021 | Poetry Ireland Poetry Day Ireland takes place on Thursday 29 April 2021 – Whether you share a poem, read a poem, or programme your own online event, everyone is invited to join in and celebrate.

Interested in the BA(Hons) in Music at WIT? You can find out about it by going to https://www.wit.ie/courses/ba_hons_in_music. The degree programme examines music from both a theoretical and practical perspective, and, like this short TED video on the physics of playing the guitar, will help you to uncover all of the wonders of music!

The physics of playing guitar - Oscar Fernando Perez Guitar masters like Jimi Hendrix are capable of bending the physics of waves to their wills, plucking melody from inspiration and vibration. But how do wood, metal, and plastic translate into rhythm, melody, and music? Oscar Fernando Perez details the physics of playing the guitar, from first pluck....

The Irish Examiner here remembers Finbarr Dwyer's influence over trad music in Ireland. The BA(Hons) in Music degree at WIT covers jazz, as well as popular, classical and Irish traditional music and you can find out more at https://www.wit.ie/courses/ba_hons_in_music

Cork's Greatest Records: How Finbarr Dwyer blazed a trail from Beara to Shepherd's Bush In the latest of our B-Side The Leeside series, we see how the Irish Traditional Accordionist album showed Dwyer's incredible technique and ear for ...

Congratulations to our English colleague, Dr. Fiona Ennis on being one of the winners of the 2020/21 Fish prize. Read more about the prize at the link below.

Short Story Prize 2020/21: Results, Short & Long-lists - Fish Publishing Winners Short-list Long-list On behalf of all of us at Fish, we would like to congratulate the 10 winners and also those who made the short and long lists. The Ten Winners: Selected by Emily Ruskovich The 10 winners will be published in the Fish Anthology 2021. (There were 1,631 entries to the compe...

As you prepare to enter the last few weeks of the semester, remember to reflect with positivity on what you’ve achieved so far. Here are 9 reflection questions that you might like to think about before we return to the virtual classroom. The full article is linked below.

1. What (insert subject area) assignments helped you learn the best / most this year?

2. How did you know you were learning?

3. Which (insert subject area) concepts and skills do you feel the most confident with now?

4. What type of (insert subject area) assignments were the most thought-provoking for you?

5. Identify your effort level for this class.

6. What type of feedback was the most motivating to you over the year?

7. How much time did you spend on (insert subject area) work each day, approximately?

8. How did you grow as a (insert subject area) student during this time? (Think about what you learned about yourself – your skills, your study habits, your knowledge, your mindset, etc.)

9. How does what you learned this year connect with other content areas and with real life?

9 Important Student Reflection Questions for the End of the Year | Reading and Writing Haven End-of-year reflecting is extremely important. These 8 student reflection questions are imperative for continued growth moving forward.

Many of you may be interested in this documentary made by our colleague in the Department of Computing and Maths, Rob O’Connor, in conjunction with two of his students. Well done, all!

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We had a documentary on last night's show about vinyl - 'Gianluca Wants a Record Player' following a student's quest to get into vinyl. LIsten back here -> https://soundcloud.com/beat102103/gianluca-wants-a-record-player

Gianluca Wants a Record Player Documentary following a WIT student's - Gianluca Zuccarelli - quest to get into records. What is so appealing about vinyl? Who’s listening to the format? Does it really sound better than music strea

We have started a podcast and would love you to listen and share! "Curiosity Box" is dedicated to providing information on various programmes in the Arts Department at Waterford Institute of Technology. We aim to discuss topics of interest to our students, staff and the public at large.

Episode 1 – Frequently asked questions about the BA Arts degree

In this episode, we focus on the BA Honours Arts degree (WD200 on the CAO!) and try to tackle some of the Frequently Asked Questions that prospective students tend to have when they’re deciding whether the course, and WIT, is right for them. The host of the podcast, Dr Jenny O’Connor (a lecturer on the BA Arts programme) is joined by the Head of Department of Arts, Dr. Seamus Dillon, and Erin McNamara-Cullen, the course leader for the BA Arts programme.

Ep 1: FAQ about the BA (Hons) Arts degree by Curiosity Box • A podcast on Anchor In this episode, we focus on the BA Honours Arts degree (WD200 on the CAO!) and try to tackle some of the Frequently Asked Questions that prospective students tend to have when they’re deciding whether the course, and WIT, is right for them. The host of the podcast, Dr Jenny O’Connor (a lecturer...

Today at 1.15pm, Dr Christa de Brún will deliver the second in a series of short talks and workshops facilitated by the English team at WIT for Waterford Libraries. The talk is only 15 minutes long and a further 15 minutes will be provided for questions. You can get tickets by clicking on the link below.

The Spinning Heart and the Irish Psyche Facilitated by Dr Christa de Brún The Spinning Heart and the Irish Psyche. Facilitated by Dr Christa de Brún

Happy St. Patrick’s Day in advance to all our students and staff! This short film,
T H E S T R E E T S W E E P E R
Was commissioned fir the St. Patrick’s Festival, Ireland and was made by Waterford’s own Curious State. Watch it, share it and spread the word. Support Waterford artists.

15 minutes of fun for everyone ☘️

Curious State presents The Street Sweeper

Dr Kate McCarthy kicked off the Waterford Libraries and WIT "Keep Well" series today with her interactive workshop on breathing. Join the rest of the English and Theatre Studies team over the next three Thursdays in short lunchtime sessions on a range of diverse themes. Events are all free but booking through EventBrite is essential.

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WIT's Dr Jennifer O'Mahoney will host Dr Rie Croll from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada at Waterford Institute of Technology this Thursday March 11th at 1pm. Dr Croll will deliver her Ireland Canada University Foundation (ICUF) Beacon Lecture titled "Embodied Silence: A Transnational Magdalene Laundry Legacy". Get your free tickets by clicking the Event Brite link below!

Live webinar "Embodied Silence: A Transnational Magdalene Laundry Legacy" We invite you to a live webinar "Embodied Silence: A Transnational Magdalene Laundry Legacy", delivered by Dr Rie Croll

Read about what happens when a university Vice-Chancellor with a scientific background goes back to college to broaden her understanding of Maori culture through a BA in Humanities!

Honouring Te Tiriti means ‘getting into the stream together’ — so this vice-chancellor has become a student again A veterinary scientist by training, Massey University Vice-Chancellor Jan Thomas has turned to the humanities to learn more about Māori. Here she explains why.

During their studies, some of our students worry about the value of their degrees, but let us reassure you that no matter what career path you take, the skills you learn at WIT will take you where you need to go.

What can I do with an arts or humanities degree? If you are graduating with a degree in arts or humanities, it's likely that you chose your subject for its own sake rather than as a means to an end or with a view to going into a particular career. Apart from teaching, there are very few career areas directly related to humanities graduates who wis...

Amazing line-up for International Women's Day and it's all just a click away. Do yourself a favour and sign up!

Choose to Challenge - International Women's Day 2021 - Join us to celebrate International Women's Day

Why choose Waterford? There are so many reasons...!

Why choose Waterford? Choose to study at for a world of imagination!

Want to know more about the BA Arts programme at WIT? Find out here.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Waterford Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is a university-level institution in the South-East of Ireland with over 10,000 students and 1,000 staff. WIT offers tuition and research programmes in various areas from Higher Certificate to Degree to PhD

Wondering about the benefits of the Humanities? Here's an article by Southwestern University in the US about the 12 benefits of a liberal arts degree.

12 Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education A liberal arts education prepares students to examine ideas from multiple points of view, solve problems, adapt, and collaborate.

The art of rest!

How rest and relaxation became an art Finding respite in our busy world is increasingly important. Bel Jacobs explores the realm of rest, from dopamine fasting to 'pleasure activism'.

So many interesting things are happening in the School of Humanities at WIT! In this podcast series, Niamh Maguire and John O'Brien talk with experts about gender issues across social, political and cultural dimensions. Also available on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!

Engendering Change Listen to Engendering Change on Spotify. Niamh Maguire and John O'Brien from Waterford Institute of Technology, talk with experts about gender issues across social, political and cultural dimensions.

Welcome to our page, and to our first post! We would love if you would like and share our page so that others know we are here! If you are thinking about studying at WIT, check out the newly revamped website here!

Waterford Institute of Technology Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is a university-level institution in the South-East of Ireland with over 10,000 students and 1,000 staff. WIT offers tuition and research programmes in various areas from Higher Certificate to Degree to PhD

Arts at SETU updated their website address.