As 2025 draws to a close, Paul Johnston reflects on a year of purpose and progress for Ireland’s universities, and on stepping into the role at a time when higher education and research are clearly recognised as central to Ireland’s future. Read more👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/year-p...

Meet the pioneers who are driving change with their groundbreaking research.📊 🔎 Watch 'Three Minute Thesis' videos from 7 PhD Researchers across Ireland - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @maynoothuniversity.ie

Almudena is using pH-responsive polymersomes to develop smarter, more targeted treatments for glioblastoma! Meet the Researchers who are challenging the status quo 👉 www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

Did you know that 'Speak Out' is one of the tools available for reporting negative behaviour or abuse in Higher Education. The anonymous data gathered helps institutions improve their responses and prevent future incidents.

Geoscience meets climate action! PhD Researcher Rioko Moscardini, at @ucdresearch.bsky.social , is researching Triassic reservoirs, exploring their potential to support geothermal energy as Ireland moves toward net-zero.

PhD Researcher Kevin Murray is uncovering how the endocannabinoid system could improve pain management and change lives. 🔎 See how PhD researchers like Kevin are tackling real-world challenges - www.iua.ie/events/three... @uniofgalway.bsky.social

UL PhD Researcher and 'Three Minute Thesis' winner EmmaJude Lyons is designing customised breast prostheses to give women post-mastectomy more comfort, confidence, and choice. 😯 Click here to discover more groundbreaking research - iua.ie/events/three... @unioflimerick.bsky.social

IUA strongly advocated for, and very much welcomes, the Government’s new national INSPIRE programme - a transformative €750m investment in research infrastructure over five years. www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

You can now watch back the IUA 'Three Minute Thesis' National Final ⏰ Seven outstanding PhD presentations, each delivered in just three minutes! 👉 Playback link: youtube.com/watch?v=qFFC...

'Three Minute Thesis' winner EmmaJude Lyons, from @unioflimerick.bsky.social brought her research to Newstalk Breakfast this morning!🎙️ Click here and listen back to the conversation 👉 link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGQ2Qz8mAHY2

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 IUA 'Three Minute Thesis' National Final! 🎉 🏆 Overall Winner: EmmaJude Lyons from @unioflimerick.bsky.social 🥈 Runner-Up: Almudena Moreno-Borrallo from @tcddublin.bsky.social 🌟 Audience Choice Award: Aine Gorman from @ucc.ie

Today at 1:30pm seven of Ireland’s brightest PhD researchers will take to the stage at the Royal Irish Academy to compete for the national title - each sharing years of research in just three minutes! There’s still time to register 👉https://iua.ie/3minutethesis

It all comes down to this👀 Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30pm for the IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ National Final, where Ireland’s brightest young researchers share their ideas in just 3 minutes! 👉Save your seat www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

See Ireland’s brightest PhD researchers compete live on Wednesday, November 19th, at 1:30pm! Join us in person or online for the IUA Three Minute Thesis National Final 😁 Save your spot now - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @uniofgalway.bsky.social

An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes! The IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition is on Wednesday, November 19th. 👉 Visit www.iua.ie/3minutethesis to meet the finalists and register to save your seat! @maynoothuniversity.ie @muresearch.bsky.social

🧑‍🎓Every student deserves the chance to succeed in higher education but for some, the journey starts with barriers. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll share stories from students, graduates, and staff to show the real impact of access! 🔗 See more - www.iua.ie/generation-a...

Join us in the Royal Irish Academy on Nov 19th for the national ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition😄 Click here and register to attend the event or, to watch online 👉 www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @tcddublin.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social

Who will win this years ‘Three Minute Thesis’? Experience some of Ireland's brightest PhD students going head-to-head in the 2025 Competition! Join us on Nov 19th and vote in the ‘audience choice’ award! 👉Save your spot - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social

Megan has gone from winning ‘Tell It Straight’ to speaking on the European stage - now DCU’s Megan Griffiths takes on the IUA Three Minute Thesis Final! Don’t miss your chance to be there and celebrate the future of Irish research! Register: iua.ie/3minutethesis @iua-official.bsky.social

The #UnmuteConsent campaign empowers students to learn more about consent and speak out against unacceptable behaviour. Together, we can create a culture where respect and responsibility are the norm. Visit unmuteconsent.ie

We want to remind all in Higher Education that through raising awareness and encouraging dialogue, we can play a collective role in ensuring our campuses are spaces of respect and dignity for all. Speak up and #UnmuteConsent. 👉 unmuteconsent.ie

See the ideas and Researchers shaping Ireland! Join us on Nov 19th for Three Minute Thesis National Final, where 7 brilliant PhD students go head-to-head presenting a captivating summary of their thesis! Register now to be part of the audience: www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @ucddublin.bsky.social

For the past number of years, universities across Ireland have proudly supported the ‘Unmute Consent’ campaign - because creating safe, respectful and inclusive campuses matters. Find out more at unmuteconsent.ie

It’s here! The IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition is on November 19th ⏰ An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present, their time limit… 3 minutes! 👉 Click here to meet the finalists and register to watch live: www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

🇮🇪 EURAXESS supports researcher and entrepreneur mobility, connects people and projects, and provides links to jobs, careers, and funding opportunities. Visit www.euraxess.ie to find out more or to book a free virtual info session with a member of staff!

The #UnmuteConsent message is one the sector truly believes in, and one that must be embedded with new students entering campus each year. The message is simple, we must unmute consent - understand consent, ask for consent and, always respect consent. Visit hea.ie/policy/polic... to learn more.

Welcome to the latest IUA Bulletin! This edition features the upcoming 'Three Minute Thesis' national final, recent international collaborations, and other key highlights! View more👇 iua.ie/bulletin/oct...

Budget 2026 shows Government commitment to higher education & research - a key step in building Ireland’s talent, innovation & competitiveness. IUA welcomes the €426m research investment but notes core funding challenges must still be addressed. www.iua.ie/press-releas...

Ireland’s student-staff ratio is far above the EU average. Closing the core funding gap is the only way to turn this around, and #budget2026 is our chance to act. 👉 Learn more about Core Funding - iua.ie/wp-content/u...

Researchers at @ucc.ie are developing smarter ways to predict and manage floods - reducing the damage caused by extreme weather⚠️ The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026 🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

Government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can drive climate action. This investment will advance emissions reduction and build climate-resilience strategies. The commitment has been made. Now, we need action to turn this promise into delivery. #Budget2026 @ulresearch.bsky.social

Universities share the government’s vision for Ireland in the Programme for Government and are uniquely positioned to help deliver. As we look ahead to Budget 2026, we urge Government to align investment with intent. Learn more - www.iua.ie/betterirelan... @uccresearch.bsky.social

The commitment from government to support research infrastructure through the NDP will back research that is safeguarding Irish water. Learn more about the projects shaping the future of Ireland’s water quality: iua.ie/betterirelan... @iua-official.bsky.social #BetterIreland #InvestInHigherEd

📢 The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 is closing soon. Researchers across universities, HEIs, institutes & public sector organisations are invited to contribute. Your input will inform national policy and support a stronger research culture. 🔗 srii2025.evasys.ie/survey/publi...

Did you know... The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is a European Commission Funding Programme. It supports researchers at all stages of their careers, across all research disciplines and in all employment sectors! Follow @mariescurie-ire.bsky.social for more updates! @researchireland.ie #research

The new multi-million euro investment under the National Development Plan is a step forward, but to keep life-saving research moving, Government must follow through on its commitment to fund research infrastructure. 👉 www.iua.ie/betterireland/

⌛️The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 closes soon. All researchers in Irish universities, research institutes & the public sector can take part. 💭Your input = stronger evidence for better policies. Take the survey today👉 srii2025.evasys.ie/survey/publi...

Investment in higher education grows the economy, strengthens public services and delivers solutions to national challenges. We are calling for urgent action from government in Budget 2026 - This is not a cost, it’s a strategic investment in Ireland’s future. #budget2026

📢 Students are encouraged to visit www.susi.ie to check their eligibility for financial support under the expanded criteria. Undergraduate students from households with a reckonable income below €115,000 may qualify.

⏰ The deadline to apply for the Access Project Officer role is the 14th of September! Read the full job description here: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc... #hiring #job #vacancy #recruitment

Government’s commitment to a major uplift in investment in higher education & research under the NDP will support a new national research programme, as well as other further & higher education infrastructure priorities. Now we need action to turn this promise into delivery @dublincityuni.bsky.social

Investment in research infrastructure and sustainable core funding is not a luxury - it is a strategic necessity. It is an investment that grows the economy, strengthens public finances, and enables government to deliver on wider national priorities. iua.ie/press-releas... #Budget2026

We’re excited to welcome Paul Johnston as the new Director General of the Irish Universities Association! 🔗Read more: www.iua.ie/press-releas... We look forward to welcoming Paul to our office soon!

The case for funding Irish universities isn’t just economic - it’s about national resilience. #Budget2026 is a chance to secure the future of research, teaching, and talent. We must move beyond short-term fixes and invest in a funding model that matches Ireland’s ambition. www.iua.ie/press-releas...

IUA Universities reaffirm their commitment to safe, inclusive campuses for all. Read the full statement below ⬇️ www.iua.ie/publications...

In our 'IUA Insights' series Daniel McFarlane, Head of Access, writes about the redevelopment of the HEAR scheme which was updated to reflect the current realities of disadvantage in Ireland and to align with the goals of the National Access Plan 2022–2028 Click to read 👉 www.iua.ie/publications...

Students and their families are urged to check if they’re eligible for expanded SUSI supports ahead of the new academic year! Students planning on attending college in the next academic year, should go to www.susi.ie and check out the Eligibility Indicator.

We are hiring a DARE HEAR Access Project Officer. If you're passionate about educational inclusion and collaboration – please get in touch. 🔗Click the link to view the job description: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc... ⏰ Deadline: 14 Sept 2025

The case for funding Irish universities isn’t just economic - it’s about national resilience. #Budget26 👉Learn more: www.iua.ie/press-releas...

We’re hiring! Applications for our Office Manager role close Tuesday, August 12th. 👉Click the following link to find application details: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc... #JobSearch #Jobs #HiringAlert #hiring #highereducation #Recruiting