In October 2021 we hosted an online festival entitle ‘Where the light enters: Hope and healing through trauma-informed education’.
The event featured a stellar line-up of national and international experts including world renowned author, Dr Gabor Mate, as well as Professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl and Dr Sharon Lambert; contributions from teachers, students and Experts by Experience; mindfulness with Dr Dave McCormack; and insights from the UK Operation Encompass.
The event also featured a powerful film produced by Crooked House Youth Theatre on the theme of trauma and the important role of teachers in students’ lives.

Segmented recordings of each input are available here

Highlighted segments:

MU President, Prof Eeva Leinonen provided the opening address:

Renowned trauma expert, Dr Gabor Mate in conversation with Dr Catriona O’Toole.

Hearing from our Schools – St Audeon’s National School:

Hearing from our Schools – Bremore Educate Together Secondary School:

Hearing from our Schools – Crooked House Theatre Company: If you’re seeing this:

Hearing from our Schools – Professor Kimberly Shonert-Reichl: