Interested in applying for the NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships 2026? 📚 Join us for an information webinar with current NUI TDS awardee Tadgh Connery, a final-year PhD student at @ucc.ie's School of Applied Psychology to learn more. 📅 Wednesday, 18 February, 1:30 pm 📍 Microsoft Teams

🥼 The special White Coat Ceremony marks a medical student’s transition from the classroom to full-time clinical training, 🫶 Wishing you all the best on the next stage of your journey.

Born 100 years ago today. They don't make them like they used to. Former Chancellor of National University of Ireland graduate of @ucddublin.bsky.social and founder of Institute of Public Administration Garret Fitzgerald

Did you know the Seanad Éireann electorate has expanded? 📢 Don’t miss your chance to be added to the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency 📢 Reminder to register before 26 February! ➡️ seanadvoter.ie

This weekend RCSI celebrated its annual Teddy Bear Hospital in aid of Oscar's Kids Ireland. Over 600 children brought teddies for check-ups and surgical procedures. The children were able to explore 16 stations including x–ray, dentistry, phlebotomy and mental health. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

👨‍🔬🏅 Warmest congratulations to Assistant Professor Alan Seltzer, who has been named this year’s recipient of the F.G. Houtermans Award by the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG). 👏 @eageo.bsky.social @ucdscience.bsky.social

Cork University Business School joins top 1% of global business schools EQUIS accreditation recognises academic excellence alongside engagement with industry, internationalisation and research quality.

💙💛 University College Dublin has placed 38th in the latest QS World University Rankings for Europe. Continuing to be ranked among the continent’s top universities, this year UCD rose 13 places in the rankings.

Participants from Women’s Collective Ireland (WCI) Ronanstown, along with 319 Transition Year (TY) students from schools across Leinster, today graduated from the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme at MU. 🙌 @stempassport.bsky.social www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Congratulations to two researchers at University of Galway who have secured prestigious funding support through the European Research Council (ERC) to progress projects on next-generation 3D printing and hydrogel pain relief therapy. 🙌 @erc.europa.eu @researchireland.ie

🗳️🤖 Many congratulations to Associate Professor Stefan Müller of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations on securing a Una Europa seed funding grant for the project Democracy and AI. 👏 @stefanmueller.bsky.social @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social @unaeuropa.bsky.social

The 2026 NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentship (TDS) Scheme is now open for applications 🎊 The NUI TDS are one of the University’s longest running competitions and support students in the NUI federal system when undertaking postgraduate research abroad or travelling abroad for their research 📚

NUI Awards 🏆 Take a look at what NUI Awards are on offer in 2026: 🟢 NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships in Humanities and Social Sciences & Sciences and Engineering ⚪ NUI Grant Scheme for Early Career Academics 🟠 NUI Denis Donoghue Award 🟡 NUI Grants towards Scholarly Publications For more: ⬇️

🏆⭐️ Two UCD projects have been named winners at this year’s SATLE Impact Awards, which celebrate initiatives that deliver real, demonstrable impact in teaching and learning across Irish higher education. www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

NUI's first newsletter of 2026 is now live 📰 Sign up here to receive quarterly updates on all things NUI: confirmsubscription.com/h/y/539B3FC2... createsend.com/t/y-E6648C6F...

It is with great pride that we announce our new Library is to be named in memory of Dr Karen Guinee, a medicine graduate of University of Galway, who died in 2006. She is remembered as a gifted and compassionate alumna who completed her education and training as a doctor with distinction.

We were delighted to welcome over 350 future healthcare and health sciences leaders to our 2026 Open Day! Prospective students explored life at RCSI with interactive workshops, campus tours and talks from educators and current students. Learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

💙💛 Three UCD-led projects will receive a share of €3 million in funding to support mental health research in Ireland. The investment will fund ten projects in total, advancing research in areas including youth mental health, adult ADHD, women’s mental health, and loneliness among older people.

Are you young and dedicated to changing the world? The European Charlemagne Youth Prize celebrates the powerful work that young people do that makes a lasting impact on Europe’s future. Apply before 2 February: link.europa.eu/cTCyTV

Around Ireland in 32 volumes: An island’s history, county by county

NUI is pleased to support the nationwide multimedia campaign recently launched by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to raise awareness of the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency. You can find more information and apply online at SeanadVoter.ie.

Happy New Year 🎊 It's time to register for the new Seanad Éireann Higher education constituency. Register by 26 February at seanadvoter.ie 🗳️ Got any questions? Check out our FAQ here: seanadvoter.ie/FAQEN.shtml

Nollaig Shona ó Ollscoil na hÉireann 🎄 We will be closed from 17:00 on 24 December 2025 until 9:15 on 2 January 2026. We wish you a joyful and restful festive season and look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

Presenting recent graduate of @maynoothuniversity.ie & winner of @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Mansion House prize for her BA in Irish history! Women exercising influence/power were not rare in history — Emily Little chats about two such women in the 16th century 1/ open.spotify.com/episode/4zmH...

2025 NUI Awards Ceremony ✨ We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars recently from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life 🤝 Take a look back here: vimeo.com/1147287567?s...

NUI was delighted to celebrate the Institute of Public Administration graduates last week 🎓 This year’s graduates completed a range of NUI–accredited programmes, balancing study and work in the Public Service which is an immense commitment. Warmest congratulations to all graduates 👏

Congratulations to the 370 new Fellows and Members conferred yesterday! 👏 Awards were conferred by RCSI and our Faculties of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists, Dentistry, Nursing and Midwifery and Sports and Exercise Medicine. ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIConferring

NUI was proud to confer three Higher Doctorates on Published Work on 4 December to Professors Orla Hardiman (DSc), Harry Kennedy (DMed) and Kevin D. Malone (DMed) at a ceremony in @ucddublin.bsky.social 🎓

Congratulations to Final Year undergraduate student, Conor Greijmans, who was awarded the Dr HH Stewart Literary Prize in Latin at the NUI Awards as a result of his outstanding performance in Beginning Latin 1 and 2. @unigalwayschoolllc.bsky.social @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social @campsgalway.bsky.social

The perfect present for the historian in your life - 'The National University of Ireland First World War Centenary Roll of Honour and Essays' by Ronan McGreevy & Emer Purcell 🎄📚 Purchase now: www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2024/c...

💙💛 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented representatives of UCD’s Ukraine Trauma Project with the Golden Heart Award, in recognition of the life saving medical training it has provided to first responders in Ukraine.

University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education. Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Congratulations to the RCSI students recognised in the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Awards 2025 🎉 All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.

NUI Awards 2025 ✨ We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars yesterday from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life.

We are delighted to be in the RDS today for our NUI Awards Ceremony 2025.

🎓 Congratulations to all MSc graduates in International Business, Management Consultancy, Project Management, Strategic Management, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management! 💙💛 Today we celebrated your achievements, the result of dedication, collaboration, and countless hours of hard work. 👏

Landmark portraits of Munster women unveiled as part of Accenture's Women on Walls at University College Cork Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Congratulations to RCSI's Professor Jarushka Naidoo on being named among the world’s most influential researchers in the Clarivate #HighlyCited2025 list! She is recognised in the cross-field category for her impact in medical oncology. 🔗 people.rcsi.com/jarushkanaidoo #RCSIdiscover

🧑‍🎓🖼️ Congrats to UCD graduate Daniel Nelis on winning the AIB Portrait Prize 2025 at the @nationalgalleryirl.bsky.social. A Donegal native, Nelis studied Fine Art Painting at Ulster University before completing his MA in Art History, Collections and Curating at UCD College of Arts and Humanities.

We were delighted to present an Honorary Doctorate to Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu today, recognising her impact in the field of nursing. She delivered an inspiring address to graduates, speaking about her close ties to Ireland and her outstanding career. #RCSIConferring

🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates: 🔹 Professor Robert Savage, historian, Boston College – Doctor of Literature (DLitt) Robert Savage teaches Irish, British and Atlantic World history at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.

It was a day of celebration at 123 St Stephen’s Green as we marked two #RCSIConferring ceremonies yesterday! 🎓 Congratulations to all graduates who received degrees including BSc in Pharmacy and Physiotherapy, MSc, MCh, MD and PhDs. 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees 🔹 Patricia O’Donovan, international advocate for women’s rights & equality – Doctor of Laws (LLD) Patricia has had a long career in public service as an advocate for women’s rights, equality and fairness in the workplace.

Congratulations to our own Robert Savage on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the National University of Ireland!!! 🎓🎓🎓

Robert Savage, a member of the History and Irish Studies faculty and a distinguished scholar of Irish and British history, was awarded an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland. https://on.bc.edu/RSavage_UOI

Misaki Parbrook has been awarded the 2025 NUI Art & Design Prize for her striking painting Crossing, which has also been shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize. You can see Crossing at the National Gallery of Ireland from 8 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, with free entry for all visitors.

🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates: 🔹 Aibhlín McCrann, harper & communications specialist – Doctor of Music (DMus)

Congratulations to Prof. Roja Fazaeli who has been awarded funding as par of @researchireland.ie 's COALESCE funding strand.

🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates: 🔹 Dr Maurice Manning, academic, politician & former NUI Chancellor – Doctor of Laws (LLD)

💙💛 Nine UCD projects will share in €34.5 million of funding announced to support “high-risk, high-reward” projects. Funding under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme, seven UCD initiatives are supported through the Projects stream, while two were funded under the Awards stream.