The School of Asian Studies at University College Cork - Ireland’s leading centre for Chinese and Asian teaching and research – has launched an exciting new programme, the Higher Diploma in Business Language and Culture in East Asia.

This programme offers a wonderful opportunity to work with skilled and experienced  academics from UCC’s School of Asian Studies in partnership with the Asian Trade Forum. Participants will acquire East Asian language, cultural knowledge and hands-on business skills which will enable them to make the most of business opportunities with Asia. For further information on the programme, please contact Professor Deirdre Hunt (Programme Coordinator) at dhunt@eircom.net or Catherine Sullivan (Programme Administrator) at c.sullivan@ucc.ie

Heather McGuire has been appointed as the new CEO of Cork Foundation. With her extensive international experience, McGuire will leverage her overseas relationships to engage the Irish Diaspora community.

She will work to achieve global support for Cork Foundation, linking Cork’s deserving enterprises with fund contributors around the world, thus driving employment and economy in the Cork region. For more information visit www.corkfoundation.com