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Dr Martina Crehan

@crehanm.bsky.social
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Happy to chat about many topics in HE but particularly reflective practice,curriculum design, peer observation of teaching. Head of Teaching Enhancement DCU. Personal account

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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Very worrying & sad development. An arts degree, in my experience, of its very nature facilitates the development of the skills which are really key - critical thinking skills, analytical skills, reasoning. Skills urgently needed in this fractured world www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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University of Galway plans to end and replace arts course amid fall-off in interest
‘Urgent’ reform aims to meet changing needs of students as they seek ‘direct routes to employment’
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Yesterday in a certain country a man who was evidently not "brandishing" a gun was killed by federal officers. Truth is being continuously bent and violence is the norm. Maybe the new Board of Peace should intervene. Oh wait....
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The first 2025/2026 TEU newsletter has arrived in DCU inboxes after its summer break featuring updates on a range of events. Look out soon for our Teaching & Learning Week schedule, including an event on Interactive Oral Assessment which will be open to all of our colleagues across the sector
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
..."there will be no one left in Gaza to tell anyone’s story"
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
There is nothing "humanitarian" about this. How are we standing by and watching international law swept aside?
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
In the beautiful city of Trento for the 2025 ECIU forum
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The level of immorality has no bounds
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Well done to all
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Golden hour and a glass-like sea at the Wooden Bridge Clontarf
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
À la prochaine Lyon. A welcome short break. Soul recharged although body now mainly composed of bread, cheese and wine!
A city scene. Coloured buildings alongside a river. A church at the top of a hill. Blue sky with small clouds
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Congratulations to all who were recognised and celebrated at the event this morning. The citations read this morning reflected the commitment, innovation and, most importantly, care for students, evident in the work of all those who were nominated. An event which was good for the soul!
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The stage is set for our @dublincityuni.bsky.social 2025 President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Looking forward to celebrating our DCU educators. Watch out for updates over the course of the morning!
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
DCU, Ireland’s first formally designated University of Sanctuary, has announced five new scholarships for postgraduate taught Master’s for refugees and international protection applicants who are not eligible for state support. Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
It was a pleasure to host a meeting of ECIU (European Consortium of Innovative Universities) colleagues last week. A busy but fruitful few days discussing our role in the ECIU Education strategy and future objectives and priorities. A great sense of community, collaboration & relationship building
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
A veritable riot of colour today at the Botanic Gardens
A tree with pink blossoms against a blue skyPlants with Red and white flowers with trees in background A row of coloured flowers. A glasshouse and treesa tree with white blossoms
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Colin Lowry @colinlowry.ie · 31/03/2025
HEA Workshop 'Embracing Pedagogical Partnership: What Kind of Mindset, Courage, and Practices Are Necessary?' Join Dr Alison Cook-Sather for a full-day workshop on student–staff partnership in HE. Spaces limited. Submit EOIs + lightning talks now: hub.teachingandlearning.ie/embracing-pe...
Promotional graphic for the HEA Workshop titled "Embracing Pedagogical Partnership: What Kind of Mindset, Courage, and Practices Are Necessary?" featuring a photo of Dr Alison Cook-Sather, the workshop facilitator. The event is hosted by the Higher Education Authority and will take place at the Carnegie Library, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology on Thursday, 08 May 2025, from 9.30AM to 3.30PM.
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
There is a new Doctor in the DCU TEU house! Many congratulations to @lwnyrb.bsky.social We were delighted to have a small celebration with him today. We are all thrilled for you, Rob
Man standing with glass of champagne in front of a screen with the words congratulations Dr LoweyGroup of people in front of screen with words congratulations Dr Lowney
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Congratulations to all recipients of the DCU Loop Reflect Student Showcase Awards and to all students who submitted a portfolio. Thanks to Noeleen O'Keeffe who led the event last week and leads our Loop Reflect work at DCU. More details to follow on our TEU website soon
Students standing in front of a screen stating congratulations to all entrants and winners
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
What a treat to have such a stunning Bank Holiday Saturday. Spéir gorm ar Spéir gorm!
A sea view with a sandy shore. A blue sky with sun
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Spring is springing at DCU!
a shrub beginning to show some buds. A brick building in the background
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
We made it to the New York Times!
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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Join us for this week's #LTHEchat which will explore ways in which we can meet the challenges of implementing feedback in Higher Education with @profsallybrown.bsky.social and @kaysambell.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Read the blogpost at: lthechat.com?p=6877
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Really enjoyed joining with @annalogan.bsky.social and Ann Marie Farrell in this podcast. If you're interested in Peer Observation of Teaching, do have a listen. Many thanks to @johnkane.bsky.social & @cyberthread.bsky.social for the invitation and expert hosting!
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Sally Brown @profsallybrown.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Next Wednesday 8/1/25 it’s the 1st all BlueSky Tweetchat on aiming for more authentic feedback in HE led by @kaysambell.bsky.social and me! If you’ve never tried it, the format is simple: one blogpost in advance, 6 questions at intervals, 1hour, lots of global participation&fun! Join us at 8pm GMT
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Audrey Watters @audreywatters.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
New Year’s thoughts on tyranny, ed-tech, and AI 2ndbreakfast.audreywatters.com/do-not-obey-...
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Do Not Obey in Advance
Happy New Year! Let's all take a deep breath, because 2025 going to be a weird one. "Do not obey in advance," historian Timothy Snyder cautions. "Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given...
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
"Awaken your spirit to adventure;Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk.Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,For your soul senses the world that awaits you". Have always liked these words of John O'Donohue in"For a new beginning". Hope the world that awaits you all in 2025 is a good one
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
A Turneresque sky on a bracing day for a walk on the Wooden Bridge Clontarf
A sea view with a weak sun behind dark clouds
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future" Agnes M Pahro. For those who celebrate; for those who don't; for those who may be missing someone at this time of year; wishing everyone some peace and hope this Christmas
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a snowy forest with trees covered in snow
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Looking forward to a deeper dive into this. A fantastic trigger for reflection on our way forward with AI. This quote grabbed me "We stand at a critical crossroads, where our decision is not just about adopting a technology but about choosing the future of human agency, knowledge, wisdom and ethics"
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Sally Brown @profsallybrown.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Excellent presentation. Have a look @it-se.bsky.social
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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Absolutely necessary to support this boycott - no more profit to a proven rapist. Rape Crisis Network Ireland is urging retailers to stop selling Conor McGregor's stout and whiskey products after a civil court jury found him liable for the assault of Nikita Hand.
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
We're now on Bluesky! Follow us here for all the latest from Dublin City University! #WeAreDCU
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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
#LTHEchat will transition to Bluesky in January 2025. If you would like to be a guest and propose a topic for discussion along with six questions please complete this form. forms.gle/buy1MVrcvz3n...
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Expression of interest to be a #LTHEchat Guest
Hello dear #LTHEchat friends, If you would like to volunteer to be a #LTHEchat Guest please complete this short form and we will be in touch. As a Guest you would choose a topic relating to learnin...
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Thank you #QQI @qqireland.bsky.social for the opportunity to present on our DCU Interactive Oral Assessment work. Hopefully we captured the rationale and benefits but also the support required for successful implementation. Advice and resources available at our website www.dcu.ie/teu/interact...
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Interactive Oral Assessment | Teaching Enhancement Unit
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Irene Glendinning at the #QQI conference reminds us that we need to hold on to a broad view of integrity. It's not just about student conduct. What we model from institutional and individual perspectives is key
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Wonderful and fascinating discussion on Artificial Intelligence at #QQI Leading and Learning event. Thought-provoking Danny Liu, then panel discussion including @ntutorr.ie Student #GenAIChampions
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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
This #openaccess paper explores how Irish primary students perceive their participation in school: (1) in the classroom; (2) outside the classroom and (3) in decision-making at the whole school #educationalresearch level.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03004279.2024.2332859#abstract
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Student participation in Irish primary schools
This research explores the perceptions of 125 primary school students (ages 8–12) in two Educate Together schools in Ireland. As a national network, established over 40 years, Educate Together scho...
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Love the focus on soul here! Danny Liu urges us to consider the purpose of FE/HE in the age of GenAI #qqi
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Danny Liu University of Sydney setting the scene for discussions on GenAI this morning and how we can craft a way forward (culture, rules, access, familiarity and trust)
A diagram depicting circles of culture rules access familiarity and trust
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
A day off campus today to attend the @qqireland.bsky.social conference on "Leading and Learning in a Changing Landscape" Looking forward to joining Monica Ward to update on DCU Interactive Oral Assessment initiative. And having a forum to bluesky (I've decided it's a verb!) conference reflections.
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Need to log off now but thank you for a great first gathering in the new place! #lthechat
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A5 Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate. Particularly on research/evaluations of teaching and learning activities. Ensure that third space partners in this have visibility #lthechat
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A3 Probably not I think? The term possibly creates the sense of a separate, very bounded identity and range of activities when it's really more a nexus or a bridge #lthechat
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A2 I like the metaphor of Midwifery for third space activity! #LTHEchat
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
#lthechat
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
A1 Most of my career has been in the third space context. Slightly differently situated depending on the institution #lthe
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Dr Martina Crehan @crehanm.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Joining from a chilly Dublin #LTHEchat
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Anna Logan PFHEA @annalogan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Ann Marie Farrell & I enjoyed recording this episiode of #teaforteaching & for more on #teaching&learning in large classes in #highereducation see bit.ly/2DW1wOW #PHELC supporting those who teach and support teaching & learning @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcucreate.bsky.social @annelooney.bsky.social
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Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC)
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Rob L @lwnyrb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Lovely to see lots of @dublincityuni.bsky.social colleagues joining us on here, where the skies are blue! I've created a Starter Pack so you can easily follow all the wonderful DCU peeps :) Let me know if I've missed anyone!! go.bsky.app/7JNjbjW
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