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Aoife Brennan

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Associate Professor, Head of School, School of Inclusive & Special Education, Dublin City University Institute of Education LinkedIn: https: linkedin.com/in/aoife-brennan-7a954…

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
'Bad parenting' trope is back in the frame for autism. In an opinion piece co-authored for the Irish Examiner, Dr Neil Kenny of DCU Institute of Education, challenges the resurgence of the ‘bad parenting’ narrative. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/3QPSmeR
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
📢 Come join us at the inaugural Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly 📆 Friday 5th & Saturday 6th June 2026 📍 DCU Institute of Education, Dublin 💶 Tickets €40 (students) €80 (full price) ⏱️ Abstract submission deadline 5th May ✍️ Further details and registration link👇🏻
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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
There's a unique energy in a room full of people in your field. Kathleen Foley and Siobhan Weekes discuss why academic events are key for emerging researchers in professional learning;not just for the theory, but for finding your tribe and seeing your work through a new lens. tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7
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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The energy around the Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly is already beginning to build. DCU in Dublin is the place to be on 5/6 June. But if you can’t be there sign up as a supporter and be kept informed of all developments being planned. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly Supporters
Whether you can be with us in Dublin or not, we invite you to join us as a supporter of this project. As a supporter, you will be kept informed about all the practical activities and networking opport...
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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly @plassembly.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
📢 Join us in DCU Institute of Education on June 5th and 6th for our two-day assembly devoted to discussing and sharing research on professional learning. 📢 👉 Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7 🚀 Follow us for updates! #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Fiona King @fiona-king.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Really looking forward to this event. Fabulous keynotes! Check it out! #PLAssenbly2026 #professionallearning More information here: sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...
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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If you can’t be with us in Dublin - add your name to our supporters list. Be kept informed, and get involved, as we create something new - building from the bottom up. Sign up here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly Supporters
Whether you can be with us in Dublin or not, we invite you to join us as a supporter of this project. As a supporter, you will be kept informed about all the practical activities and networking opport...
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Howard Stevenson @howardstevenson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Out of the ashes … there is always the possibility of hope and renewal. A new space to connect research and practice in professional learning. Not just learning for work, but about work - and indeed, against work. Be part of something exciting and radical sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...
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5th & 6th June 2026
Venue: Dublin City University Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 YT18, Ireland Date: Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June 2026
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
📚 New Research Alert! Fostering teacher leadership for inclusion: the role of school-university partnerships and professional learning communities 50 free eprints: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/PPSFW... @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @mauracoulter.bsky.social
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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📢 New on T-REX: Noel Reilly explores wellbeing support for primary principals facing rising emotional & role demands. Read his thesis & article now 👉 www.t-rex.ie #EdResearch #Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #TREX
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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Final session of the day, @aimiebrennan.bsky.social announces the winner of the ESAI ECR Award 2025! CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Green, EdD student @dcuioe.bsky.social for her thoughtful & excellently researched paper 🎉 Thanks to ECR review panel: Aimie Brennan, Elizabeth Oldham and Audrey Bryan
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners. Piece by Dr Laura Gormley of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4iXyAHh
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What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners
Survey respondents prioritised goals that promote autonomy, social inclusion and communication.
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Can stories and play help children make sense of the world around them? Analysis by Sinéad McCauley Lambe & @coraofarrell.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them?
Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching. Piece by Dr Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3XMky2O #RTEBrainstorm
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'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching
Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Initial teacher education for inclusion is crucial but teachers need access to quality professional learning opportunities in this area throughout their careers @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Doctoral researchers are invited to join our second Spotlight Session - De-mystifying the Viva on 8 May. Find out more and register for this free event here: ipda.org.uk/8-may-2025-e...
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
An extra special @dublincityuni.bsky.social graduation ceremony yesterday with 6 @dcuioe.bsky.social doctoral graduates 👏🏻 We are immensely proud of these inclusive education changemakers 🎉 @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social
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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
3 days to go until the first @ipdaireland.bsky.social Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event takes place on 20 March. More information and registration details 👇
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ipdaireland.bsky.social @ipdaireland.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Join us for this event this coming week. 📆 20th March 5pm-6:30pm. 👇🏼See registration details in the post below:
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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...
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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
From research across Wales, Scotland & Ireland, new paper with Fiona King, Romina Madrid, Michelle Jones & Alma Harris explores system leadership. Free downloads 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @alm30.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
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System leadership: implications and considerations for school leaders
Published in School Leadership & Management: Formerly School Organisation (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social Register 👇🏻 ipda.org.uk/20-march-202... @fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social
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20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event
IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social Register 👇🏻 ipda.org.uk/20-march-202... @fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social
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20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event
IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...
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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The DCU Doctor of Education is now open for applications for 2025! A part-time doctorate to deepen your learning while staying connected to practice - blended learning & strong peer community that fits around your career. www.dcu.ie/courses/post.... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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Doctor of Education |
This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....
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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Are phone bans in schools tackling the real issues of student engagement, or just an easy policy fix? My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @news.rte.ie with James O’Higgins Norman, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, explores the policy implications @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction?
Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix
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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Thank you to all who attended the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch, especially to Prof Mel Ainscow for an inspiring keynote, Centre Director Dr Joe Travers, guest panellists @dervalmcd.bsky.social CEO Inclusion Ireland & Dr Lisa Ward @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Dr Joe Travers, Prof Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan, Prof Daire Keogh standing alongside a banner for the DCU Centre for Inclusive PedagogyDr Joe Travers, Director of the Centre for Inclusive PedagogyProf Mel Ainscow giving his keynote addressGuest Panellists: left to right: Dr Joe Travers, Dr Lisa Ward, Derval McDonagh, Prof Mel Ainscow
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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
It was such a privilege to hear Prof. Ainscow (the first name on any reference list from my master's research!) and the panel discuss the past, present and future of inclusive education. I can't wait to see how the centre will grow and make a meaningful impact on Irish education. 🎒🎓🌟
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social launched in DCU’s Institute of Education @dcuioe.bsky.social. Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivers keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's Campus. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4jrxB2K
Dr Joseph Travers, Professor Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.
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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Our EdD students & staff last night joined Professor Mel Ainscow’s keynote at DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Thought provoking insights into inclusion in education @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @aoifebren.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social
DCU EdD students and staff with Prof Mel Ainscow at the centre launch.
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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Details have been emailed to guests. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers 👇 @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Thank you to those who have registered to attend the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy. We are really looking forward to welcoming you on Monday, 27th January, 6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow. @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Please register by Monday 20th January 👇🏻
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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I am very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy on Monday, 27th January, @6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow. Please join us! Register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social Further details below:
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Peter Tiernan @pt-phone-home.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
In Ep 30 of Let's Talk Education Research, Dr Keane, Dr Rivetti, and Prof Urban, speak to me about the ongoing situation in Palestine 🇵🇸, through the lens of their respective research areas. On Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & DCU Institute of Education website tinyurl.com/d4rz7jjn #podcast #education
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DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Teaching in Ireland or the UK? Have your voice heard on the important topic of mental health and burnout in teachers ➡️ bit.ly/3CcD3Fu Re-posts greatly appreciated 💐 ‪@joel120193.bsky.social‬ #edusky @alangorman.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social @joeoharadcu.bsky.social
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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
This new article from Alan Gorman and James O'Higgins Norman at Dublin City University Anti Bullying Centre & DCU Institute of Education, explores anti-bullying in schools and reveals how principals face unique challenges with a one-size-fits-all policy. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Enacting anti-bullying procedures in dynamic school environments: insights from primary school principals in the Republic of Ireland
This paper explores how primary school principals in the Republic of Ireland engage with the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (DES 2013b). Informed by theoretical liter...
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