Now up on our website! New How-To video on submitting your Undergrad Portfolios, watch 👀the full video here: www.ncad.ie/study-at-nca... Don't get stuck, watch the video & check out other tips! Submit your BA Portfolios by 6 February at 5pm Irish Time! #PortfolioDeadlines #StudyAtNCAD

Postgrad Applications now open. Priority Deadline for applications is 24th of Feb 2026! Information webinars to come this February! Art and Social Action Postgraduate 16th Feb @ 6pm sign-up on eventbrite today! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate... #PostgradFutures2026 #ArtandSocialAction #MastersDegrees

The Undergraduate CAO and application deadlines are approaching! 📆 Considering Art or Design as a degree? 👨‍🎓Apply today Irish/EU/UK/EEA/Swiss Confederation applicants on the CAO and International Applicants on our website! #StudyAtNCAD #Undergraduate #FutureArtCollegeStudent

The January Undergraduate Product Design and Interaction Design workshop is just around the corner. Don’t forget to book your space today! www.eventbrite.ie/e/1922760451... #PortfolioWorkshop #Undergraduate #StudyAtNCAD #ProductDesign #InteractionDesign

The Co-Create Doctoral Network is launching an open call for 8 funded PhD studentships for art and design researchers across NCAD, Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, the University of Limerick and Atlantic Technological University, funded by the HEA. Find out more: www.ncad.ie/news/view/co...

All applications to NCAD Undergraduate Programmes and Undergraduate Portfolio Submissions are now open! Make sure you’re signed up to our Undergraduate Mailing List to get regularly updated info and tips. #StudyAtNCAD #Undergraduate #FutureArtCollegeStudent

Looking to improve your career prospects in 2026? We are delighted to announce our new 2026 Postgraduate Programmes! www.ncad.ie/postgraduate... #PostgradFutures2026 #StudyAtNCAD

WORKSHOP - 'Finding Your Festive Balance'. NCAD Counselling and Learning Support teams. Monday 15 December. 1 pm - 1:45 pm. Mainie Jellett Seminar Room, NCAD. All are welcome. No booking needed.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘈! 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆, 11-17 December, 2025. 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: Thu 11, 5 pm - 8 pm. All are welcome. Fri 12 - Wed 16 December, 11 am - 6 pm. Thu 17 December, 11 am - 2 pm. www.ncad.ie/gallery-event/view/disruptive-tendencies

Today, we are sharing a new article aimed at the #NCADAlumni community, exploring career paths in sustainable design within the creative industries. Read the full article: www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...

Looking to improve your career prospects? NCAD Master’s programmes are now open for 2026! Stay tuned for announcements on new postgraduate programmes for 2026. Join the postgraduate mailing list today to stay updated. #PostgradFutures2026 #StudyAtNCAD

We are delighted to introduce 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢’𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲, the talented Dublin-born designer behind the inaugural #NCADAlumniImpactAward ✨ 📲 Read Aisling’s full interview and learn more about her design process on our website: www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-... #NCADAlumni #art #design

Lovely piece in the Irish Independent about NCAD alumna and jewellery designer Daki Zdravka Rezic, whose bold, sustainable creations have caught the eye of Siobhán McSweeney and CMAT. See her work at Gifted, the Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at the RDS this week. 💻 Read more: shorturl.at/jYp31

¨NCAD gave me the space to explore art and design in this context, even if I didn’t see it as ‘socially engaged’ at the time.¨ Conor Foran, Artist, Designer and Educator. BA Visual Communication, 2017. ✨ Conor was recently awarded an NCAD Alumni Impact Award. 📲 Read more: www.ncad.ie/study-at-nca...

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

We can't wait to see you this Wednesday for NCAD's Open Day 2025! If you're considering any Bachelor's Programmes we'd love for you to visit! Don't forget to register below! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1693675090... #OpenDay2025 #StudyAtNCAD #BoldAndCurious

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...

🎓 Congratulations to the National College of Art and Design’s Class of 2025 as they gather today at UCD’s O’Reilly Hall for the annual Graduation Ceremony. Students from the fields of Education, Fine Art, Design, and Visual Culture now take the next step in their creative and professional journeys.

On Friday, 21 November, the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) will confer its third Honorary Doctorate award on two remarkable creative figures, #DorothyCross and #AnthonyDunne. NCAD is proud to honour their outstanding contributions to #art and #design globally. #NCADHonoraryDoctorate

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

Dr Adam Smith of UCD and the Urban Wildlife Information Network collected the wildlife camera for the Autumn cycle of wildlife capture. The #NCADFIELD is delighted to be part of UWIN, a network of 65 cities globally which put out cameras synchronously in green urban sites. @adamfsmith.bsky.social

💬 ¨My design practice helped me develop a vigilance for the emergent; and to be aware of the most subtle changes that could make or break an outcome. And to not be afraid of the blank page.¨ - Katy Lumsden, Communication Design, 1995. 📲 Read more: shorturl.at/mlOD4

Today, Wednesday 5th Nov, Etta Voorsanger-Brill will give a lunchtime talk presenting her research ‘PRINT PROGRESS: EXPLORING RISOGRAPHY AS A METHOD FOR IMAGINING ALTERNATIVE FUTURES’ at Meaning in Multiples in the NCAD Gallery, from 12:30 PM—1:30 PM. All Welcome!

✨ Structures of Presence — CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social's Digital Making Exhibition launches at the Beta Festival this Sat 8 Nov! 📍 iD8 Building, The Digital Hub 🕐 Sat 8th Nov 1–4pm | Sun 9th Nov 10am–4 pm 🔗 creativefuturesacademy.ie/events/digit...

PUBLIC TALK: Johanna Maierski, Colorama — Meaning in Multiples. Tuesday, 4th November 2025, 6 PM. 📍 Harry Clarke Lecture Theatre, NCAD. Kindly supported by NCAD In Public × Research Funding. All are welcome. 🔗 Reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/johanna-ma... @ncad-gallery.bsky.social

Reaffirming Our Commitment to Anti-Racism & Ensuring a Safe, Inclusive Environment for All. See our statement & more info on our commitments below. www.ncad.ie/news/view/nc...

CO-CREATE Ireland: Art and Design Research Network for Inclusive Futures - NCAD new centre for socially-engaged art and design research in Ireland funded by the Higher Education Authority's North-South Research Programme is looking to appoint a Research Project Manager. 🔗 www.rezoomo.com/job/86674

🌍 Based outside Dublin? Great news! You don’t have to be in the city to join CFA's creative and professional courses. Some of our programmes are online or hybrid (online + Saturday sessions) - designed to fit your schedule, wherever you are! 🔗 creativefuturesacademy.ie/upcoming-cou...

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... #NCAD

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

Visions of Scale. Two-day international Symposium 23 - 24 October. 9:30 am – 6 pm 📍 NCAD. Alongside talks, roundtables and workshops, there will be an ongoing exhibition hosted at NCAD Gallery with performances and interactive engagements throughout the two days. www.eventbrite.com/e/visions-of...

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

⏰ Last chance to apply! There's only a few days left to apply for CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social's Professional Diploma and Certificate in Art & Design Research. 👉 Apply by 15 October! 🔹 Diploma: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof... 🔹 Certificate: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof...

NCAD Open Day is 26 November 2025! Come meet students & staff, hear talks on programmes, & view current student’s portfolios. Creative skills is a growing sector, come see where you may fit! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ncad-open-... #NCADOpenDay2025

#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

Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. Let’s support each other this #WorldMentalHealthDay. Visit togetherall.com and register with your NCAD email. Within 5 minutes, you’ll have access to a free, safe space for anonymous support 24/7. #WMHD #togetherall

Join us in @ncad-ireland.bsky.social on 19th Nov to learn about Culture Moves Europe mobility funding for artists and designers. Includes a networking lunch. In collaboration with French Embassy and featuring @campusfrance.bsky.social as part of #IrishDesignWeek Free tickets: tinyurl.com/nf3zewth

🎨 Deepen your art & design practice with CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social! Runs Nov 2025 - Jun 2026, online or in person 💶 €1,100 (HCI subsidy) 🗓️ Apply by Oct 15 Ideal for artists, designers, educators + curators. 👉 creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/professional-diploma-in-art-and-design-research

Join our Professional Diploma in Fashion Communication at CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social, starting 30 Jan 2026. Dive into fashion photography, styling, film, editorial, social media & more. Limited places available: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/professional-diploma-in-fashion-communication/

We are delighted to see so many #NCADalumni featured in this article by #DeirdreMcQuillan in @irishtimes.com, showcasing Ireland’s emerging fashion talent. 📖 Read more: www.irishtimes.com/life-style/f... #NCADAlumni #Irishdesign #Fashion

Apply now for CFA at @ncad-ireland.bsky.social's 'Professional Certificate in Art and Design Research' 📆 Duration: 6 x 3h classes - 3 Nov to 8 Dec 2025 💡Monday afternoons, 2-5pm 👩‍💻Format: in-person and online 💶 €600 or €300* (HCI funding) Apply by 15 Oct: creativefuturesacademy.ie/courses/prof...

This Month at NCAD! We have 3 events to help you build portfolios! 20th Oct: Online 21st/22nd Oct: In-Person Be sure to sign-up on the Eventbrite link below! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/national-college-of-art-and-design-dublin-10810076524 #StudyatNCAD #FutureArtCollegeStudent #PortfolioPrep

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

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

The Academic Year is off to a great start at NCAD! Our First Year students told us what they're looking forward to this year and we can't wait to see what they do! #StudyatNCAD #Undergraduate #ArtCollege

🏆 Incredible news from New Delhi! Congratulations to NCAD alumna #OrlaComerford on winning GOLD at the World Para Athletics Championships! www.rte.ie/sport/athlet... #NCADAlumni #paralympics #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious

The September edition of CFA's newsletter is out now! Discover upcoming opportunities, courses and more! Read here mailchi.mp/staff/creati... @ncad-ireland.bsky.social @artshumanitiesucd.bsky.social @myiadt.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

𝘚𝘖𝘋 𝘚𝘊𝘙𝘈𝘗𝘌𝘙 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 ~ Wed 24 Sept, 5pm - 6 pm. NCAD Gallery. All are welcome to attend. Find out more: ncad.ie/gallery-even... 📷 Jennifer O'Brien