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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 40m

We're proud of grads Dan Casey, Niamh Claire Killen, Eleno Leouchev, Czacarri Muli, Polly Buckley, Mya Byrne Archbold, Sara Iraburu, Nathan Costello, Craig Chikono, Xiao Yin Redmond, Ellen Hallihan, Amelia Caulfield, Shannon Jade Wilson, Kate Murphy shortlisted for Global Creative Graduate Showcase!

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our Undergraduate Portfolio Information Nights are two weeks away! Have you booked?🏃‍♀️‍➡️💻 We can't wait to see you on campus to help you feel more prepared for the 2027 Portfolio Submission! Make sure you register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-col…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We're one month away from our first BA Product Design and Interaction Design Workshop. This is for those looking to apply to BA Product Design or BA Interaction Design in 2027 Academic Year. Be sure to register www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-col…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

NCAD DesignLabs: Civic &The School of Good Services are hosting the Irish launch of Bad Services and How to Fix Them, the follow-up to Good Services. Despite advances in technology, it feels like services are getting worse. www.eventbrite.ie/e/bad-services-bo…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you visited our Eventbrite Page? Be sure to go register your space for our upcoming events, including our BA Portfolio Information Evenings this month & Open Day 25 November 2026! www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-col… We can’t wait to see you soon!

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NCAD Portfolio Information Evenings are less than a month away! Join us 19 October (online) if you’re outside the Dublin area or 20 or 21 October (in-person) for an evening info session about preparing your Undergraduate NCAD portfolio(s). Be sure to register your spot on our Eventbrite page today!

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This week we were delighted to meet our new incoming Erasmus group, 27 students joining us from 12 countries and 21 partner universities. We hope you help us make them feel welcome and supported on their first official week in NCAD! #StudyAtNCAD #Erasmus #ArtAndDesign Erasmus+ Ireland

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Creative Practitioners looking to position their work within a well-informed digital, technological, & ecological context should consider this course. Enhance your practice & learn more➡️https://www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/professional-development-short-courses/professional-diploma-in-digital-making/

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Don’t forget to come chat with NCAD staff & students at Higher Options next week 16 - 18 Sept! We’d love to meet you and tell you about our Undergraduate Programmes! A full schedule can be found on the Higher Options Website. higheroptions.irishtimes.com/home #StudyAtNCAD #HigherOptions2026

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Great to see NCAD alumna Christine Murphy featured in the Irish Times Magazine. Christine took an unusual route into design, building a 20+ year career in hotel management before founding her graffiti-inspired knitwear brand, Urban Aran, training part-time at NCAD along the way. #NCADAlumni

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Deadline extended: There’s still time to enter the Irish Business Design Challenge 2026. Are you a micro or small business using design to build more sustainable solutions? Apply by 14 September 2026. Apply here: bit.ly/4xgFT43

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DCCI Irish Business Design Challenge - Design & Crafts Council Ireland

The DCCI Irish Business Design Challenge seeks to reward and promote sustainable Irish businesses.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Haven't booked your space for Higher Options 2026 with The Irish Times yet? Book today & come have a chat with NCAD students and staff to learn more about what a future in Art and Design studies could look like for you! Book on The Irish Times website➡️https://higheroptions.irishtimes.com/attendeehub

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

NCAD & Creative Futures Academy invite you to apply to Circular by Design starting this September! If you have an interest in the Fashion Industry & sustainability this may be for you. www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

NCAD offers a variety of Undergraduate Programmes including Visual Culture. The School of Visual Culture at NCAD offers both full time & part-time programmes. Part-time applications due by 7th September! www.ncad.ie/undergraduate/school-of… #StudyAtNCAD #VisualCulture

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

CAO Round 1 offers are now out! What questions do you have? Watch our short video for some FAQs! #StudyAtNCAD #FutureArtCollegeStudent #Undergraduate #NCADNewCreatives

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If you're a professional looking to develop methods of research that suit your practice needs this, Professional Certificate may be for you! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/profession…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The MA and Professional Diploma in Service Design begin this September at NCAD! If you're interested in facilitating conversation, investigating, problem-solving, aligning users & organisations, & enabling meaningful change in an organisation, check these out today! ➡️https://www.ncad.ie/postgraduate

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NCAD's Part-time BA in Visual Culture is for learners who want a BA while balancing life commitments. If you are interested in the study of art and design including history and theory of objects and an all things visual, click below! www.ncad.ie/undergraduate/school-of…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Professional Cert in Creative Hospitality is for those looking to develop inclusive workplaces, embrace, & promote #EDI for hosting with dignity & respect. www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/profession…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Apply to MA Design History & Material Culture! This Autumn, explore fashion & textile history 18th century - today, histories of urban spaces, & technology, Irish material culture & more. www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Looking to start something new this September? How about MA/MFA Art in the Contemporary World?🧑‍🎨🌍Graduates come from a variety of backgrounds, including: architecture, communications and more! ➡️https://www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgraduate-masters-information/ma-mfa-art-in-the-contemporary-world/

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Every space tells a story. The Professional Cert in Narrative Environments with explores how spaces shape behaviour, communicate meaning, & create memorable experiences. www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/profession…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

CEAD at NCAD offer a Photography & Digital Imaging course. Explore your creativity on this part time, evening, level 7 course. Applications are now open! For more info ➡️https://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education/photography-and-digital-imaging-certificate-pdi/ #CEAD #Photography #StudyAtNCAD

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Professional Cert in Design for Climate Action is ideal for designers, artists, educators, curators, sustainability professionals, NGO workers & creative practitioners who want to embed climate action into their practice. Applicants interested in the subsidy apply via www.springboardcourses.ie.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Part-time BA Visual Culture applications are open for entry starting September 2026. Apply through NCAD's website! SUSI funding is available for eligible applicants. Full details & how to apply ➡️ www.ncad.ie/undergraduate/school-of… #StudyAtNCAD #Undergrad #Parttime

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Have an interest or currently work in the Fashion Industry? Are you looking to engage with the industry in a sustainable way? The MA in Circular by Design may be for you! Learn More ➡️https://www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgraduate-masters-information/ma-in-design-for-a-circular-economy-part-time/

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

At NCAD, students have the option to join the Part-time BA in Visual Culture if the fulltime programme studies are not the right fit. Check out the part-time programme today! www.ncad.ie/undergraduate/school-of…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thinking about exploring something new this September? MA/MFA Art in the Contemporary World is open for applications. Learn more about this taught masters programme: www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua… #PostgradFutures2026

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Interested in learning about how you can become part of the change for sustainability & circular textiles? Check your eligibility for funding in Circular By Design & apply today! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Interested in expanding your knowledge of art through engaging with the varied challenges presented by today’s most ambitious art? Consider applying to MA/MFA Art in the Contemporary World! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua…

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

"I think many people assume the course is heavily focused on physics and engineering, when in reality it places much more emphasis on human factors, interaction, and design." Fatimah Abdullahi Wan, NCAD 2025 graduate in Medical Device Design MSc. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/SgYr4 #NCADAlumni

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Inspired by a Nigerian proverb, this striking silver and bronze piece was created by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social jewellery student Grant Endziulis Animashaun. Part of The Weight of Words exhibition 📍 National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks 🎟️ Free admission www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Cover image for “Till We Turn to Ash.” Dark blue stacked typography appears on a pale blue background beside a bronze sculpture of an open hand. Resting in the palm is a small silver human figure. The composition contrasts large and small sculptural forms, highlighting themes of care, fragility, memory and human connection.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

John's story highlights an alternative pathway into the design industry, one shaped by lived experience, persistence, and the ability to translate skills across sectors. John Fawcett Peck, NCAD 2023 graduate in Product Design. 📲 Read more: www.ncad.ie/study-at-nca...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We have four Postgraduate programmes open! See our website for more! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua… #PostgradFutures2026 #ApplyToday #StudyAtNCAD Background work credit: Lecturer Vivian Hansbury’s research opening next Tuesday in the NCAD Gallery 2-4pm.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Delighted to see NCAD graduate Caoimhe Grant of August Night featured in RTE’s ‘CREATE 2026: 5 Irish designers to check out this summer’ 💬 "I got a place in the fashion design course in NCAD and the rest is history!”. 📲 Read more shorturl.at/yFpco #NCADAlumni

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CREATE 2026: 5 Irish designers to check out this summer

Brown Thomas will showcase five Irish designers this summer as part of the CREATE initiative.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The Professional Cert offers a 7-week course that explores the ethics, principles, and frameworks of AI. Funding available through Skillnet! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/profession… #PostgradFutures2026 #Design #StudyAtNCAD

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Interested in Art and Hospitality? Check out RTE's article with Jennie Moran who teaches our Professional Certificate in Creative Hospitality. Consider applying today! www.rte.ie/culture/2026/0710/157740…

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A silver ring by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social student Anna Pakish, inspired by the Slavic proverb “Don’t wake Likho while it’s quiet”- a warning to let sleeping dangers lie. Part of The Weight of Words @ National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Free entry. www.museum.ie/.../Exhibiti...

Charred wooden branch with a silver sculptural form set with a red gemstone on a green background, with bold red Cyrillic text reading “Не буди лихо, пока оно тихо”.

Charred wooden branch with a sculptural silver form set with a deep red gemstone, displayed against a muted green background, overlaid with bold red text reading “Let sleeping dogs lie”.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Information on the 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: Your opinion really matters! The #HEA is looking for vital feedback to shape the future of access to higher education, and your insights are incredibly valuable. 🔗 Find the link to the survey and Zoom registration details here: accesscollege.ie/dare/review-...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Let's take a closer look at our strategy 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚. Our plan is built around four goals, each one addresses what NCAD needs to be: how we teach and research, support students, build a robust, well-resourced institution, and how we are a voice for art and design. 📲 strategy.ncad.ie

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’re back with more volunteer alumni mentors joining the NCAD Alumni Mentoring Programme. 📲 Get to know our mentors: www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-... #NCADAlumni

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Students in MA Art & Social Action performed a mycelium network with Asia Komarova from The Outsiders and Emma Mahony. For more info check out our website here: www.ncad.ie/postgraduate/postgradua… Image courtesy: Asia Komarova

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National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“Keep your distance” Silver + peridot cat rings by @ncad-ireland.bsky.social student, Smilte Binkyte, inspired by a Lithuanian proverb on boundaries. Part of "The Weight of Words" @ the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Free entry www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Bright pink promotional graphic featuring bold green text reading “Keep Your Distance” alongside three silver cat head rings with green eyes, presented as museum-inspired contemporary jewellery.

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

HEA Learner Fee Subsidy Funding available for the Professional Certificate in Design for Transformation. Apply today at Springboardcourses.ie #PostgradFutures2026 #Masters #StudyAtNCAD

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Earlier this month, we welcomed Minister James Lawless TD to our Dublin campus for the official launch of 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚: NCAD's new five-year Strategic Plan. We need this strategy now because the world needs creative practice, purpose and skills more than ever. Read more strategy.ncad.ie

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"My final thesis at NCAD was about mental health in the school system and how early intervention can make a real difference. That project forced me to think about design as something that can genuinely affect how people feel, not just how something functions." 📲 www.ncad.ie/study-at-nca...

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

If you've applied this year for Undergraduate Courses on the CAO, tomorrow is the Change of Mind deadline at 5pm! If you plan to amend your choices or want to add in any NCAD Unrestricted Courses, be sure to do so prior to the deadline. #Undergraduate #CAODeadlines CAOIreland

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Creative Futures Academy @creativefutures.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📬 CFA Newsletter – June 2026. Catch up on the latest from Creative Futures Academy, including upcoming courses, industry collaborations, events, and opportunities across Ireland's creative sector. mailchi.mp/staff/creati... @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social @ncad-ireland.bsky.social @myiadt.bsky.social

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National College of Art & Design @ncad-ireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The #NCADFIELD was delighted to host a team training day led by curator Hollie Kearns of the Workhouse Union Colour Field project, with Design for Body and Environment staff. Members of the Students Union and the proposed Queer Shed also attended. #NCAD

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