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We're back at 𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑫𝑬𝑷𝑬𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬, an exhibition organised by our partner Politecnico di Milano showcasing work from alumni and students of leading art and design schools across the globe.
Whether you're based in Milan or just passing through, come along and spread the word.
#NCAD #MDW2026
🎉 Delighted to share that #NCAD ranks 53rd globally, 16th in the EU*, and 1st in Ireland for Art & Design in the 2026 #QSWorldRankings by Subject! Also proud to be 26th worldwide among specialist art & design institutions.
📲 Learn more: shorturl.at/Ok9pq
*EU ranking excludes the UK and Switzerland.
𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 – 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨
📍 MTU Rory Gallagher Theatre, Bishopstown Campus, Cork
📆 Tues 24 Mar, 1.15 pm
Student moving-image works exploring low-impact filmmaking, small-file media & creative restraint - thoughtful, poetic & sustainable uses of tech and materials.
#NCAD
Mar aitheantas ar ár n-oidhreacht chultúrtha in Éirinn atá ceangailte go domhain leis an talamh agus lenár dtimpeallacht, táimid ag reáchtáil roinnt imeachtaí ar an gcampas dár bhfoireann agus dár mic léinn.
#NCAD #greenweek #seachtainghlas #SnaG26
The 2026 Student Survey is now open for Group 2️⃣ of institutions! It runs from Feb 10 – Mar 3 🗓️
Students at these colleges can share their views on learning, resources, and campus life.
Take part - your feedback shapes the future! 🖤
#HaveYourSay #StudentSurvey2026 #NCI #NCAD #DBS
A new player in town: Stavatti Aerospace enters the race for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX with its bold SM-39 Razor concept, aiming to disrupt the future of carrier-based airpower. ✈️🇺🇸 #FAXX #NCAD #AirPower
We’re delighted to see #NCADalumni Claire Garvey and Kasandra O'Connell featured on RTÉ’s Nationwide. The episode spotlights Irish designer Claire Garvey as she reflects on her time at #NCAD and the creative process of upcycling and repurposing materials.
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
Great to see #NCAD graduates featured in IMAGE Magazine’s roundup of The Next Wave of Irish Fashion Designers to Watch in 2026! An inspiring look at the fresh creative talent shaping the future of #Irishfashion. Check out the full piece here: www.image.ie/style/9-iris...
#StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious
¨NCAD exceeded my expectations in many ways. Courage, critical and creative thinking were expected.¨
Interesting piece in the Sunday Independent on #NCAD graduate #FergalStyles, whose painting Cat Looking in a Swivel Mirror draws on memory, imagination and layered emotion.
#NCADAlumni #StudyatNCAD
‘Le Solas: With Light’ by #NCAD graduate Sharon Ní Chuilibín closes tomorrow, January 10, at Scarriff Library Gallery. The exhibition is dedicated to the late #ManchánMagan.
Sharon holds a BA in Fine Art and Art History from NCAD.
Read more: www.ireland-live.ie/news/clare-l...
𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲+
Yifeng Wei and curatorial partner Penny Dan Xu will explore art, science and spirituality in their prize-winning exhibition proposal. Read more:
www.ncad.ie/news/view/nc...
#NCAD #hyundaiblueprize
Delighted to see the work of #NCAD graduates featured in The Irish Times Green Christmas guide, highlighting some fantastic Irish brands and creative talent.
🔗 Read more: www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Wishing our graduates all the best as they continue to share their bold ideas and talents in the world of art and design.
#NCAD #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious #GraduationDay
This year’s recipients, Iarlaith Ní Fheorais, Conor Foran, and Orla Comerford, are being honoured for their contributions to art, design, and society, and for championing the visibility and value of diverse abilities.
#NCADAlumniImpactAward #NCAD
Next week, we will celebrate the launch of the #NCADAlumniImpactAward at our graduation ceremony in O’Reilly Hall, UCD. This new programme recognises recent graduates whose work demonstrates bold and curious creativity, leadership, and social engagement.
#NCAD #BoldandCurious
Adam and Dr Heather Sander will evaluate the images and provide #NCADFIELD with a report. The summer cycle featured various birds, the Fields 2 foxes, the rabbit, and a mysterious white cat. Interestingly, no rats were identified over an 8-week period.
#NCAD @ucdscience.bsky.social
Nice piece by Joe Humphreys in The Irish Times featuring Dr Francis Halsall! 🧐
Dr. Halsall, Lecturer in History/Theory of Modern/Contemporary Art at the National College of Art and Design, weighs in on the purpose of #art.
📲 Read more (paywall): www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Delighted to see numerous #NCAD staff shortlisted in the #IDIAwards.
The IDI Awards are an opportunity for designers to showcase groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of imagination and leaves a lasting impact on businesses, on people and on our planet.
🔗 Find out more: www.idiawards.ie
Our new #NCADAlumni Blog is live! 🎉
Kick off the series with tips on professional networking, a must for creative careers across Ireland.
Connect, collaborate, and grow with the #NCAD community.
Read here 👉 www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...
#networking #careeradvice
Three glass jars of pear tree jam with metal clasps sit on a window ledge with a brick building in the background.
Gareth Kennedy, course leader of NCAD and Jack Roche chatting during the pear tree harvest.
A person in a checkered shirt picks up pears from a white bucket on the ground next to a pile of tote bags with The Digital Hub logo printed on the front.
A worker in a blue lift trims branches from a pear tree near a brick building as a group of people watch from below.
#FlashbackFriday Many thanks to Gareth Kennedy, course leader of NCAD FIELD at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social & his students for the pots of freshly made pear jam, following our community pear tree harvest last week.
#TheDigitalHub #NCAD #PearTreeHarvest #Events #Dublin8 #Art #Ecology #Community
NCAD graduates highlighted include #TadhgJames, #MonikaMoryc, #EllieMoloney, and #AmyFrankieMoroney, each bringing unique creativity and innovation to the shoot styled by #RóisínKelly and photographed by #ChloeAillud.
#NCAD #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious #NCADAlumni
Creative Conscience Awards 2025 - National College of Art & Design BA graphic design students celebrate international recognition with award-winning projects.
📲 Read more: www.ncad.ie/news/view/nc...
#NCAD #creativeconscience #design
🔗 Find out more about the #CFA at #NCAD MA in Circular Design: shorturl.at/jGCRM
@creativefutures.bsky.social
#StudyatNCAD #CircularDesign
Delighted to see #LaoiseCarey mentioned in this article by Molly Furey, published in IMAGE.ie. Laoise is currently completing an MA in Circular Design at #NCAD, building on the success of her upcycling brand.
📲 Read more: shorturl.at/BzPeE
@creativefutures.bsky.social
𝗦𝗢𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 | 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨! by 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗸, 22 September—5 October 2025. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝟮. Join us at the location for a 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 of the 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨! public artwork on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟱𝗣𝗠.
#NCADGallery #NCAD
Charcoal drawing of NCAD campus
Charcoal drawing of a tree at NCAD campus
Charcoal drawing of a bench and building at NCAD campus
Charcoal drawing of the NCAD campus
Drawing my surroundings at #ncad
Welcome! Visit our website at shorturl.at/OtfF0 for all essential programme details, academic calendars, and student services as we kick off the 2025/2026 academic year!
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Nice piece by Orla Dempsey in @independent.ie mentioning #NCAD graduate and knitwear designer Mihai Mar's work on @netflix.com's hit series #Wednesday! The article highlights how Mar contributed to creating Pugsley's jumpers and other pieces for the show.
📲 www.independent.ie/style/fashio...
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It's your go-to spot for answering most student questions and resolving issues.
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