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Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Kerry students unite to celebrate their international community
Organised by the Parents Council-Cairde na Scoile- the idea was to recognise and celebrate the many cultures represented in the school. According to the Chair of the Parents Council, Mary Carroll, the idea was to bring the school community together to celebrate the diversity of the cultures in the Killarney school. The International Choir from KASI (Killarney Immigrant Support Centre) performed for the students as did Wilson da Silva of Killarney Movement and Fitness club who gave a fabulous display of the Brazilian martial art, Capoeira 'Often in Gaelscoileanna we might not realise there is a large diversity of cultures represented. In Gaelscoil Faithleann we have counted 21 different countries amongst our parent community, from Ghana to Lithuania to Portugal and Chile - today is a day to acknowledge and celebrate all these cultures.' 'Our International Day was full of colour, fun and learning, with flags, food, music and Brazilian martial art! Parents came into each class to talk about their culture and the children loved to hear facts about these countries, and to realise all the diversity in the school.' Mary said this is now an annual event that allows students to learn where their fellow students come from. 'This is an annual event that allows the school to recognise other cultures and make children aware of the value of diversity. It is a fabulous opportunity for children to meet directly with people from other countries and to hear first-hand what it is like to live there.'
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
See pictures as Kerry's international communities come together to celebrate
The event was organised by Killarney Immigrant Support Centre, KASI, to celebrate new growth in the season of Spring, and a number of notable widely celebrated holidays, including Eid in early April, Easter in late April, and the promotion of diversity and equality of for all people in Irish society. Coordinator of Killarney Asylum Seeker Initiative (KASI), Marilyn Catapat-Counihan, said it provided a platform for building on positive engagement following their most recent winter gathering. 'A lot has changed in the short few months since we last came together in December - global events and economic policies of powerful countries are putting more people under pressure. This is especially the case for people from the Global South, who had some of the highest tariffs imposed on them by the US administration at the start of April. 'The risk of economic hardship is a worrying one in itself, but it brings with it a risk of a rise in anti-immigrant scapegoating. We hope events like this where people build bonds can counter that.' KASI has supported over 1,000 people from a migrant background in the past year, providing advice and information on rights and entitlements, as well as advocating and supporting people personally. The organisation also organises intercultural days, such as Killarney Le Chéile, as a forum for new and local communities to gather and get to know each other. 'We saw in December that events like this show there is an appetite for, and need to facilitate, people to come together and build community as much as there has ever been. Perhaps it is needed now more than any time in recent years.'
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Kyung Hee University Develops South Korea's First Lunar Lander Science
04/03/2025, Seoul // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Seon Jongho's Research Team Collaborates with KASI on KASI Development, Contributing to South Korea's Lunar Exploration Capabilities Kyung Hee University's Department of Space Science, led by Professor Seon Jongho, in collaboration with the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), has successfully developed Lunar Space Environment Monitor (LUSEM), South Korea's first scientific instrument designed for a lunar lander. This groundbreaking achievement has earned LUSEM a place among the Top 100 National R&D Achievements of 2024, receiving the highest distinction in the Fundamental Science and Infrastructure category. The instrument, developed as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, is set to be launched aboard an unmanned lunar lander in 2025–2026. Following its completion in 2023, LUSEM was transported to the United States, where it successfully underwent functionality testing. ■ Advancing Lunar Exploration with Cutting-Edge Technology LUSEM is designed to detect high-energy electrons and protons in lunar orbit and on the surface, a capability previously achieved only by NASA's Apollo missions and China's Chang'e-4. The instrument is equipped with four detection fields, allowing it to separately observe incoming and reflected particles from the Moon's surface. Its detection range—50 keV to 3.8 MeV for electrons and 50 keV to 22.5 MeV for protons—surpasses those of previous lunar missions, enabling unprecedented observations of space weathering and high-energy interactions on the Moon. LUSEM will operate in the Reiner Gamma swirl region, a visually distinct area characterized by bright and dark patches on the lunar surface. Scientists anticipate that studying this region will offer valuable insights into how cosmic radiation influences lunar surface evolution. By providing new data on space weathering processes, LUSEM could help unravel long-standing mysteries about the Moon's geological history. ■ Strengthening South Korea's Lunar Exploration Capabilities Professor Seon highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating, 'This is South Korea's first lunar lander science instrument, and we have successfully completed its transport and functionality tests in the U.S. The expertise we have developed will be instrumental in future South Korean lunar exploration missions.' Kyung Hee University has played a significant role in advancing South Korea's space research initiatives, particularly since being selected for the World-Class Research University Program in 2008. The university has contributed to numerous major space projects, including the launch of small satellites in 2012 and 2013, the development of a space weather observation instrument for the Chollian-2A satellite in 2018, and the creation of a magnetometer for Danuri, South Korea's first lunar orbiter, in 2022. Through international research collaborations and groundbreaking space projects, Kyung Hee University continues to drive South Korea's progress in lunar exploration and space science, positioning the country as a key player in the global space sector. About Kyung Hee University Kyung Hee University is a prestigious private university located in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1949, the university is widely recognized for its academic excellence, global engagement, and commitment to peace and cultural development. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and the arts. Press Contact: Minjae Jung +82-2-961-0114
