Great to meet @LauraHarmanTD (Labour Party) to discuss staff voice and trade union representation in university governance — a key omission in the HEA Act. Our delegation: Paul Gavan (ICTU), Frank Jones (IFUT), Edward Lahiff (UCC) & John Walsh (TCD). #HEAAct #IFUT #HigherEd #Governance

““Standing up for researchers” is more than a slogan—it’s IFUT’s mission. Miriam Hamilton shares how the union is tackling precarity in Irish HE. 📖 Read: www.ucc.ie/en/rsa/newss... #ResearcherRights #IFUT #HigherEd #UnionStrong

"Since October, 2023, all university campuses in Gaza have been subject to intensive bombing, with dozens of buildings completely destroyed and many more irreparably damaged." www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

Based on our report into global higher education for @eduinternational.bsky.social. This work by @ifut.bsky.social members at Maynooth University was fantastic.

📢 IFUT Pre-Budget Submission 2026 is out. Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for: ✅ €307m funding uplift ✅ Secure academic jobs ✅ A national sectoral forum ✅ PhD & career pathway reform 🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut... #Budget2026 #HigherEd

✊ School secretaries & caretakers are not “second-class staff.” They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights. IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness. Solidarity across the movement. 👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...

📣 Ireland has no legal right to union recognition/collective bargaining. Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest. ✍️petition: respectatwork.ie #RespectAtWork @forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social

📢 IFUT continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protection of education. Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk. 🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition

Our General Secretary @frank-jones123.bsky.social is attending the @eisunion.bsky.social 179th AGM in Aviemore. Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education

We’ve hit 500 responses – help us reach 1,000. IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions. www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH Have your say. Share widely #HigherEd #UnionStrong

📢 Did you know IFUT is the only union in Ireland exclusively organising workers in Higher Education? Whether you're a lecturer, tutor, researcher, librarian or TA—IFUT is here to protect your rights 💪 Join us: www.ifut.ie Because together, we are stronger #HigherEd #IFUT #AcademicWork #UnionStrong

On June 4th, ICTU is organising a national moment of reflection to mark the UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. This includes a reflection on the impact of conflict on children, including in Gaza. A one-minute pause will take place at 1:05 PM. #UNDay #4June #Gaza #ICTU

📢 New report highlights growing financial ties between Irish universities and major corporations. Universities are increasingly reliant on industry funding to plug State funding gaps. Read the full Irish Times article: 🔗 tinyurl.com/rt8uywmw #HigherEd #UniversityFunding #AcademicFreedom #IFUT

Instead of screaming into the void, consider completing IFUT’s survey on the current state of higher education at your institution.

Both @ifut.bsky.social and @siptu.bsky.social have condemned as hypocrisy the Government proposing to pay additional monies to overseas academics and university lecturers in an attempt to attract them to Ireland while workers in the sector struggle with precarious work practices and understaffing.

IFUT condemns recent attacks on academic freedom and autonomy in U.S. higher education. Solidarity with colleagues facing threats to EDI and institutional independence. 🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut... #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #Solidarity #IFUT

🚨 University of Limerick facing major governance reforms after property deals. Staff voices must be part of real accountability. Are you a staff rep on a GA? Join IFUT’s GA Network — email [email protected] ✊📚 🔗https://tinyurl.com/8v9c24su #HigherEd #IFUT #Governance #WorkersRights #Accountability

Post for X / Bluesky: 📢 Are you a university staff member who’s not an IFUT member? We want to hear from you! Take our short, confidential survey and help shape the future of higher education. 👉https://unions21.fillout.com/t/ka9gjPS6Fuus #HigherEd #IFUT #WorkersRights