Listen to Dr Catriona O'Toole, on Radio 1 discussing her research on school avoidance. You can listen back to her insightful discussion here- www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... @catrionaotoole.bsky.social @majelladempsey.bsky.social @georginasherlock.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

With the CAO change of mind deadline coming up, it is a profession worth considering. Teaching is a great profession. See MH212 for options to becoming a STEM teacher @maynoothuniversity.ie hear our talk today with @celinehealy.bsky.social during our open day.

Interesting take on TY from the perspective of Scottish education. It was lovely to chat with @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social about the Irish second level system. @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social @gerryjeffers.bsky.social @markrpriestley.bsky.social

Are you interested in applying for the Future Leaders Programme? Join our Open Night on 20.05.25. Register here - tinyurl.com/j62wwm5j Course information here - tinyurl.com/4vkpczx5 @majelladempsey.bsky.social @anthonymalone.bsky.social @maijakataliina.bsky.social @tdelahunty.bsky.social

Great few days in Berlin at the annual @ecer-eera.bsky.social ECER conference planning meeting with wonderful colleagues across Europe. Two networks led by @maynootheducation.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie people. NW8 Health & Wellbeing Ed by @catrionaotoole.bsky.social & NW3 Curriculum by me!

Great article in today’s Irish Independent by Tanya Sweeney on the work of Primary School teachers. Lovely to read such a tribute to their work.

‪@maynootheducation.bsky.social‬ Placement Tutor Role –The Department of Education at Maynooth University is currently seeking applications from experienced educational professionals to work as placement tutors on the BSc.Ed & PME programmes. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Very interesting presentation from @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social colleagues developing social justice pedagogies of discomfort with student teachers @esai-irl.bsky.social conference. Supported by @ubuntu-ls.bsky.social

Fascinating talk by @celinehealy.bsky.social from @maynoothuniversity.ie @maynootheducation.bsky.social on using STEAM to promote immunization knowledge. Peer teaching wt TY students working with 1st Years. Excellent presentation, great conference. @esai-irl.bsky.social

What an amazing learning opportunity we had with Prof. Beth Rubin in MU to learn about Participatory Action Research. Thanks to colleagues and teachers who came from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Luxembourg, Uzbekistan, Czechia and others for your insights.🔗for more information tiny.cc/o5tf001

Maynooth Festival of Palestinian Culture 🍉 7-10 April Music, Dance, Circus, Literature, Film, Food, Photography, Sport 📚 Supporting Palestinian Artists & Charities. The full schedule of events can be found here: sites.google.com/view/maynoot... Most events are free, & all are open to the public

Listen here to @stavrphili.bsky.social and me - appearing as guests on the FooknConversation podcast with @fooknconversation.bsky.social. We talk about our work in the curriculum field. www.fooknconversation.com/podcast/epis...

A blast from the past - Lisbon in 2019 with @stavrphili.bsky.social, @majelladempsey.bsky.social and Michael Young

The Dept of Education and the Dept of Anthropology at Maynooth University invite you to attend a free ONE-DAY CONFERENCE on March 25, 2025. Further details here – shorturl.at/l603Z Register here - forms.office.com/e/yfJGPLce7S

The latest Education Yearbook has an article based on the research on Deputy Principals by Carmel Lillis, Majella Dempsey and myself. irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IE...

Very good engagement by Deputy Principals at the Le Chéile Trustbin Athlone today. Happy to share some of our research Majella Dempsey and Carmel Lillis @clairekilroy.bsky.social

Have you a recognized PG diploma in Ed leadership & management (60 credits), consider applying for a 9-month top up Masters course MEdELM. A blended course to suit busy professionals. Grt opportunity to carry out research under supervision of researchers in Maynooth Education Department. Info below.

The American Historical Association, the oldest learned society in the United States, has adopted the “Resolution to Oppose Scholasticide in Gaza,” condemning Israel’s “intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system.” www.democracynow.org/2025/1/6/aha...

Join us at Department of Education @maynoothuni.bsky.social Wonderful opportunity to work with great student teachers and colleagues.

Kinsale is a beautiful place to visit. Lots to see and do and amazing food. Lots of lovely walks to do. Charles Fort is worth a visit, very well maintained with spectacular views of the harbour. Great coffee from a truck at the entrance.

Sharing report on Deputy Principal; A Hidden Asset? mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/19... that highlights the pivotal role of the DP nested between the Principal, teachers, students, parents, multiple external bodies & community. They are curriculum leaders & makers. @maynoothuni.bsky.social

Thanks @magsamond.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy this was a lovely way to start my day.

We had our last Saturday of EdD lectures yesterday, where students shared their conceptual thinking. It is such a privilege to work with people who are on their doctoral journey deep in meaning making & open to questioning. Happy Sunday of my last one day weekend in 2024. @maynoothuni.bsky.social

Congratulations @tdelahunty.bsky.social @maynoothuni.bsky.social colleague. Great topic. Look forward to reading it.

Great to host wt Computer Science colleague Aidan Mooney 10 BT Young Scientist teams from CBS Mullingar, with their @maynoothuni.bsky.social BScEd alumni Eva Marie Acton inspiring teacher. Aidan is an alumni of their school. Education connections & sharing of experience. #CS #STEM #collaboration

Walking in the footsteps of Joyce himself in wonderful Trieste this Sunday morning. Blue skies and sunshine with a brisk wind. Cafe San Marco is worth a visit if you come here.

A special mention for Mark @markrpriestley.bsky.social and Stavroula @stavrphili.bsky.social @beranews.bsky.social for their excellent work as editors of the Curriculum Journal 👏

Great evening in the Aviva - what an atmosphere. Ireland were brilliant. #rugby Bundee Aki deserved man of the match

It was so lovely to be able to host Charles University PhD student Anna Donovalová @maynoothuni.bsky.social Anna is researching gender in Ireland, Estonia, Sweden & Czechia written curriculum docs. Thanks to colleagues across the campus who gave their time so generously to us. #curriculum #academia

Those of us in Irish education used to have a civilised hour's Mon evening discussion each week 'over there' under the aegis of the excellent Fred Boss. This evening fire in comments with #edchatie too & let's see where we are. And wave if you're not in this: go.bsky.app/BqbTnC7 pls 'repost'.

Interesting old book with statistics. Can’t see the year it was published.

Now Bluesky is feeling like home. Missed @mulibrarycat.bsky.social since I left X

New to blue sky after leaving X. Post mostly about my work in curriculum in Ireland. #education #academic #research