Building cross-border projects can feel overwhelming – different systems, partners, and expectations. Our 'Getting Started' guided course walks you step-by-step, with live support, so you can turn your ideas into real partnerships that last. Starts Tuesday 14 October. crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Why not get involved in our latest research project? The 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open to community & voluntary organisations, and local authorities. Your opinion matters! Respond by 6 October. crossborder.ie/news/complet... #research #survey

"The conference discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in tackling our shared challenges and unlocking opportunity for workers across the island" - @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social crossborder.ie/news/ccbc-ho... @mynwtec.bsky.social @roryosullivan23.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk

The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’ www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...

@joeoharadcu.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

It is interesting to see the reaction to random selection why it applies to LC apps. No mention of the fact that this is normal for FET apps. CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection @napdie.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system? @napdie.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

The recent deterioration in the strip has been swift. But the declaration of famine will probably change little on the ground

Great energy at this year’s @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s. A highlight: @profaileenk.bsky.social on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind. 📢 Applications for ‘26 open soon @dcugradstudies.bsky.social

DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow! Remember there are other pathways to DCU including Further Education, please visit this link for more info: launch.dcu.ie/4d84IEM #LeavingCert #FurtherEducation

www.rte.ie/news/educati... @napdie.bsky.social

‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

@fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social

@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023. crossborder.ie/conferences/...

Former Irish President (and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) says it is her view that genocide is being committed by Israel - she’s called for sanctions and a suspension of arms trade with Israel. @virginmedianews.bsky.social

Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Populists trying to 'buy elections' in Ireland are unlikely to succeed says Limerick Mayor @moranjohna.bsky.social in comments made at this week's Martin McEvoy conference, hosted by the School of Law and Government in our All Hallows campus. Read @irishtimes.com coverage here: launch.dcu.ie/42Fwu9v

DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on former Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He joins noted figures from politics, sport, literature and industry in receiving this award from DCU. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4lTZzFy

‘Let’s be guided by the principles of democracy, the promise of devolution, impact and delivery. Empower our communities and deliver tangible benefits for all our citizens,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social concluded. 3/3

There are ‘concerns’ that populist figures may target the position for ‘electoral gain’, @moranjohna.bsky.social said. But ‘democracy ultimately has to take its course & be at the forefront. In Limerick, a participatory approach reflected the will of the people’ when it came to electing a mayor 2/3

Dublin faces complex challenges in areas such as housing, congestion and infrastructure, he said. ‘The path to establishing a directly elected Dublin mayor will not be straightforward,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social said in a keynote address at the annual Martin McEvoy conference in DCU All Hallows 1/3

Delighted to attend the Martin McEvoy Conference in DCU All Hallows Campus today @dcuioe.bsky.social @justinrami.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

Looking forward to this webinar from Maynooth University on the 30th anniversary of the White Paper in Education. It was the first time Further Education was used in an Irish government document @dcuioe.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

A fascinating and Informative Lecture on the present and future direction of Further Education by @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social colleague Prof Rory O'Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social at @dcuioe.bsky.social | @justinrami.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

Looking forward to tonight’s presentation on employer involvement in skills development, by @roryosullivan23.bsky.social #FET #VET #Edusky #SpeirGorm

Delighted to attend the 1st in a series of research seminars organised by the @dublincityuni.bsky.social Further Education & Training Research Centre (FETRC) & delivered by Prof Rory O'Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social #educationalresearch

Delighted to be at the inaugural lecture in DCU by Adjunct Professor Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social with the Further Education and Training Research Centre @fetrc.bsky.social. Super discussions on employer engagement in the Further Education space in the best interest of the learner

The first keynote of #esai25 has just started. 12:00-13:00 Hoey 1 (first floor) Prof Tom O’Donoghue will speak about the Importance of Maintaining Bridges to the Wisdom Generated in the Relatively Recent Past as we seek a Positive Education Future

A DCU study has found significant burnout and poor mental health among Irish teachers, as well as a large proportion of teachers being “unlikely” to remain in the profession long-term.

vimeo.com/1073174446/c... a great conference @napdie.bsky.social

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Lots of updates, insights and exciting FET plans outlined by @andrewbrownlee7 of @SOLASFET at @FETColleges_IE Annual Conference @DeptofFHed

Today we welcomed @lawlessj of @DeptofFHed to our NAPD @FETColleges_IE Conference, Director Paul Crone outlined the challenges & opportunities within the FET sector and reiterated NAPDs committment to collaboration on behalf of our members @SOLASFET

"Sparks come from places darkest"... to feel part of something bigger and my own needs were met... really excellent insights from Sean McGreal @agriculture_ie @MayoCollegeFET the voice of the FET Learner @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

Really powerful listening to Sean McGreal, @agriculture_ie describing his FET journey "it had instilled sth in me that i didnt think i had at the time" #IMPACT #belief #confidence #itsyourjourney @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE

The final session this evening hosted by Dr. Jean Fitzgerald @CDETBAdultEd "FET has the ability to pivot and respond and offers REAL potential to students" @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed #particpatory #agentic @LouthMeathETB @agriculture_ie

President Emeritus @MaynoothUni @MU_Education Tom Collins @NAPD_IE @FETColleges_IE annual conference FET - First Choice for Learners, great insight into changing social contracts and collectivism, @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

Delighted to attend the annual FET Colleges Ireland conference @napdie.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social

Excited to be at the opening of our annual NAPD FETCI Conference 2025 at Knightsbrook Hotel, in association with SOLAS - Our theme: FET - First choice for Learners Looking forward to welcoming Minister Lawless tomorrow, Ar aghaidh le chéile! @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed @FETColleges_IE

@aontas CEO Dearbháil Lawless is our first speaker at our @FETColleges_IE National Conference, 1 in 10 people in Ireland are engaged in FET.... a key pillar in Irish society #IMPACT @SOLASFET @DeptofFHed

No one is safe in Gaza. This is utterly shameful... again

Rory O'Sullivan, one of our team of Regional ambassadors visited Ballyfermot CFE and met Cecilia Munro (P) and DPs Dr Denis Murray and Ken Rea. An amazing centre of innovation & creativity dedicated to 100's of learners! @cdetbcdu @CDETBAdultEd

A very thought provoking input from Dr. Rory O' Sullivan on inclusive pathways, Rory reminds us that in order to create an equitable system we need to let go of elements of the past, new ways require new thinking @DCU @Education_Ire

Do we get it now? Do we really understand what Trump 2.0 really is?

The DCU Doctor of Education is now accepting applications for 2025! A flexible, part-time doctorate designed for professionals in education and related fields looking to deepen their research, writing, and knowledge while staying connected to practice. More information here: tinyurl.com/5c7y849c

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