Sustainability in Action: the MET & Total Plastic Solution (TPS) Partnership. TPS a leader in injection moulding & precision engineering partnered with MET Technology Gateway to enhance its sustainability & reduce operational costs. Read more: technologygateway.ie/case-studies... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

In a challenging geopolitical and economic context, strengthening cross-border education is one of many urgent tasks that the EU’s next #MFF must address. 🔗 EUA’s response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next long-term budget bit.ly/43SdIM9 #ErasmusPlus #HigherEdSky

Dr Michelle O’Sullivan Associate Professor from Dept of Work & Employment Studies, University of Limerick discusses demographic trends and their implications for HR at today’s HR seminar at ATU Mayo. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

We are presenting our annual seminar for International Women's Day next Wednesday 4th March at 1pm. All welcome. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

The inconvenient truth about artificial intelligence www.irishtimes.com/media/2026/0...

Renews your faith in humanity to see the number of donations made today🐝💛🖤 #speirgorm #spéirgorm

Lovely surprise to hear Oliver Callan discussing my piece on his show just now @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Great to see the piece having such an impact with the public @rte.ie @oflynnatu.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

There was a full house last night for Dr Gerard Moran’s excellent and thought-provoking talk on the workhouse in Castlebar. This talk was part of our History & Geography programme’s ongoing series with Mayo Historical and Archaeological Society. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

The big one (biggest outside Dublin obvs) is back in #Ballina this year and this is a beaut of a tee is it not? 🌈 Registration opens tomorrow at noon at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com for the measly sum of €25 Gis a share, g'wan ♥️

Enterprise Ireland provides a range of innovation funding supports to help Irish businesses turn new ideas into reality. Each support is carefully designed to address real industry needs and to match your stage of growth. technologygateway.ie/articles/ent...

County Sligo has all the trademarks of an adventurer’s paradise. Surfing at sunrise, scrambling up a ridge, cycling country roads, or simply wandering wherever the scenery pulls you — spring is the perfect time to dive into the county’s playground. www.choosesligo.com/adventure-in... #choosesligo

“Nobody in Ireland should be exposed to hate speech, bullying, or child sexual abuse images on X just to find out if their train is delayed” www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Fantastic workshop "Accelerating Change Together" with visiting academic Dr Isabel Rimanoczy, and a group of change accelerators in our community! A collaboration between ATU Mayo Rising group and our colleagues at ATU Sligo Power to Change project @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

The EU’s new paradigm of competitiveness must be considered in the much larger context of an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. So, how can European universities build resilience and prepare for the future? 📔 https://bit.ly/49mTz4o

Jeremy Schewe, guest speaker to students on our History & Geography & Outdoor Education programmes, detailed the use of GIS to map and develop the Ireland West Camino. The Tochair Valley Community Network has been supporting Jeremy in the roll out of this route. @oflynnatu.bsky.social

One for our colleagues @atumayo.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

www.rte.ie/news/regiona... #birds

The Marine Institute is seeking the help of "citizen scientists" to track the movements of oystercatcher birds in Dundalk Bay.

Students from our Certificate in Community Development Practice travelled to UL today. They were welcomed by Dr Sindy Joyce, Department of Sociology and Margaret O’Brien from the Limerick Traveller Network to learn about Traveller participation in Higher Education @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Students from our Outdoor and Environmental Education programme recently enjoyed a few glorious days in Spain on the Costa Blanca in Spain honing their climbing skills. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social

EU-funded research shows how women drive socio-ecological innovation in agriculture. Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV

Thinking about applying for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher? This Q&A is a must-read for SMEs. Tara Heffernan, Gateway Manager at MiCRA answers the most common questions & explains what to expect when collaborating with our Network. technologygateway.ie/articles/unl... #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Congratulations to our Outdoor Education colleagues Stephen Hannon and Mairéad Cluskey on the publication of the seventh issue of Lasmuigh. The journal is available here: drive.google.com/file/d/1nSNb... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

@atu-ie.bsky.social disengaged last week from X with immediate effect. My own personal account signposted a move to @bsky.app over twelve month ago. Starting to see movement from many organisations in Ireland now, I believe in the right direction.

‪ Explore the principles of the Sustainability Mindset with Dr Isabel Rimanoczy at ATU Mayo on 27th January 2026 from 2-5pm. Places are limited so please register by 20th January 2026. Book your free place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Thinking about innovation? You don’t have to do it alone. We connect Irish business with 17 specialised R&D centres nationwide, helping companies of all sizes transform ideas into real-world products, processes and services. Reach out for more info: technologygateway.ie #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

From start-ups & SMEs to large organisations, businesses that prioritise innovation are better equipped to stay competitive, respond to evolving customer needs and drive sustainable growth. Read 5 reasons why innovation should be a priority for 2026: technologygateway.ie/articles/top...

Outstanding action there @johnbreslin.com 💪

Great article by Una Mullaly in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Lovely to receive my copy of ‘Childhood and the Irish’ containing my chapter on soprano Margaret Burke Sheridan. With thanks to wonderful editor @salvadorryan.bsky.social. @atumayo.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @wordwellbooks.bsky.social

Next week at ATU Mayo, we have Dr David McGuinness speaking about court tombs in Ireland. All welcome. Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @atu-hrg.bsky.social

ATU Mayo hosted Connection with Correction, a thoughtful and encouraging conference focused on the importance of the child–parent relationship, organised by Tusla’s Parenting Support Champions Project, with Applied Social Care students and lecturers @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Are you interested in university staff development in learning & teaching? 📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open 📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026 📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum Deadline to apply: 10 December More information: https://bit.ly/42JvKzP #highered #AcademicSky

If Ireland is to succeed into the future, “there needs to be a concerted effort to encourage graduates to stay here.” 👇 www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Universities and research institutes in Europe propose joint amendments to the Commission’s #HorizonEU proposals bit.ly/43Yxy8A "Involving the right expertise at the right level is essential if FP10 is to deliver tangible impact" 🗨️ Amanda Crowfoot, EUA Secretary General

On Wednesday at 1pm, we look forward to welcoming Carra Singers, directed by Aušra Kvietkutė to the campus, where they will perform a selection of Christmas carols. They will also be joined by a few musical friends. All welcome to join us and enjoy some Christmas carols. @oflynnatu.bsky.social

Wildcat bones found in Co Clare dated to 5,500 years ago www.rte.ie/news/munster... Glencurran Cave is near Kilnaboy and Carron in the Burren. More great work by Dr Marion Dowd of ATU and links to QUB and University of Rome Tor Vergata

Proud of my @atu-ie.bsky.social colleague Dr @lisryan.bsky.social on bringing together qualified professionals from nutrition and dietetics fields to counter misinformation 💪🏻 “Big Wellness” -v- “Big Pharma”

The Irish Times published and lauded John Collison's op-ed, but did they fact-check it? Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly. If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.

50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options. #Shoplocal 💚✅ www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Lots of lessons in this great article @irishtimes.com 🙌🏻 Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: Troy Parrott’s words give a clue to those key five minutes www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

A wonderful day at ATU Mayo conferring yesterday. Comhgairdeachas to our History & Geography graduates on their achievements. 🎓 @atumayo.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Conferring day at ATU Mayo, highlight of the academic year. The ceremony begins at noon. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

St Mary’s Hall, ready to go and looking beautiful for today’s conferring ceremony. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @justinkerr123.bsky.social

Great dining spots all over this small island. 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025 www.irishtimes.com/food/2025/11...

Heartening to see growing interest in these topics and thanks to @rte.ie allowing me a platform to educate the public about old Irish traditions: another ‘most read’ piece on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social

We recently held a workshop reconnecting with our Mayo Rising event. Dr Yvonne Lang from ATU Sligo shared her work on Power to Change project. The group shared updates on their projects, challenges and opportunities. @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

Our Outdoor Education students undertook a Leave No Trace trainers course in Wild Nephin National Park recently. This hands-on experience wasn’t just about exploring nature — it was about protecting it. @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social

On the early train to @atu-ie.bsky.social Sligo for the HEA/National Forum Teaching and Learning meeting. Looking forward to hearing from Mark Kelly and others about the great work being done in ATU. @carinaginty.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @perryshare.bsky.social @iltasky.bsky.social