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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We officially left Twitter this week after 16 years on the platform. For those of you who followed us there during the good times (or for anyone who likes a good meme), we've compiled a video of our favourite Twitter moments. We're looking forward to finding friends old and new on Bluesky.

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

We are now in peak “wise sage” era with our little schnauzer 🐾 she loves observing everything that goes on.

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Education Matters @edmatters4all.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! We speak to Sabrina Fitzsimons about her latest research - “Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening” - buff.ly/boyhwrh Full show out Mon 8am on YouTube & Spotify @DCU_IoE @DCU_Research David S. Smith RGU #burnout #educator #research

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

The beauty of the Mayo coastline … sound up for the ocean waves 🌊

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Deep in thought … about her next treat 🐾

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Anne Marie Kavanagh @amkavanagh.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳 Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

One of the most inexplicable rules in sport: Rule 6 (b) Camogie Association Official Rules. Players must wear skirts/skorts or face sanctions. Story reported in The Irish Times (amongst other outlets). Hard to believe this rule is still ratified.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/04/2025

The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach. Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM

“That they should be the ones to welcome Pope Francis’s coffin in the basilica is because these people are those who represented the focus of his mission,” said Father Giulio Albanese, head of missionary cooperation and communications for the Vicariate of Rome. “They are those who live on the peripheries, geographical and existential peripheries.”

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Ease exam pressure with our De-stress Stations! Pick up some earplugs or tune into a curated playlist to help you focus, take a break with chocolate and tea, adopt a plant as your new study buddy, or find some mental clarity while working on our community jigsaw🤗 @dublincityuni.bsky.social

grid of 3 images. large image on the left shows table with colourful tablecloth. On the table are bowls of chocolate bars, earplugs, and tea bags. Jigsaw pieces are scattered on the table, as we'll as info about playlists and plants to adopt. 2 images on the right, one on top of the otehr, show similar tables with similar items in different locations

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Beautiful sunset in Clontarf, Dublin. Taken during a lovely sunny spell.

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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Just captured the most amazing rainbow I have ever seen!

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 13/04/2025

🚆 Are you 18 and ready to explore Europe? You could get a free travel pass with #DiscoverEU to explore Europe’s culture, history and diversity. Applications close soon — don’t miss out! 👇 europa.eu/!9dCdNV

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Enda @donenda.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Outstanding work from @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social colleagues @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, Pia O'Farrell, and Catherine Furlong - hugely important research regarding the teaching profession in Ireland 👏👏👏 @dcucreate.bsky.social @esai-irl.bsky.social

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

We are so proud of Killian Downing, Celine Campbell, Eilís O'Neill and SS&D's Hayley Brabazon whose library-led History in Your Hands project has been nominated for the @dublincityuni.bsky.social President's Award for Engagement. Good luck at today's ceremony! www.dcu.ie/civic-engage...

A man and three women facing the camera. Trees and a building are in the background.

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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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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 Lowey

Group of people in front of screen with words congratulations Dr Lowney

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Enda @donenda.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme at the DCU Institute of Education is now accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. See www.dcu.ie/courses/post... youtu.be/mZ1_uJwb3Oc

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DCU Doctor of Education

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Peter Tiernan @pt-phone-home.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Thoroughly enjoyed this, and it was a pleasure as always working with @donenda.bsky.social

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Enda @donenda.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme the DCU Institute of Education (@dcuioe.bsky.social) is accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. Find out more at www.dcu.ie/courses/post...

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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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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Dr Marlene McCormack of @dcuioe.bsky.social said the high number of early-years educators leaving childcare facilities is having a drastic effect on children’s education and development. Read more in @independent.ie: launch.dcu.ie/3XnozKS

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I feel very fortunate to have had her come into the shop a few times, a gentle soul and always a pleasure to talk to. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal.

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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 CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them theconversation.com/ofsted-inspe... authored by DCU CREATE co-director Sabrina Fitzsimons and Dr David S Smith (RGU) @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social

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Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them

Ofsted inspections can take a heavy emotional and professional toll, making teacher educators feel undervalued.

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Enda @donenda.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Congratulations @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social & David S Smith on new publication in the Cambridge Journal of Education: "'Don’t do anything special for us coming': the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England" @dcuioe.bsky.social @ @esai-irl.bsky.social 👏👏

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Congratulations to @dcuioe.bsky.social colleague Sabrina Fitzsimons @dcucreate.bsky.social & co-author David S Smith (Robert Gordon University)on this important research published in Cambridge Journal of Education. Will be of great interest to colleagues working in initial teacher education.

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School of Human Development, DCU Institute of Education @schoolhumandev.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#JobFairy 📣📣Come work with us! 📣📣 We are hiring an Assistant Professor in #Sociology! Based at #DCU St Patrick's Campus in #Drumcondra, we are a dynamic, vibrant & supportive school committed to transforming the world! More info here: universityvacancies.com/dublin-city-...

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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 Pedagogy

Dr Joe Travers, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy

Prof Mel Ainscow giving his keynote address

Guest Panellists: left to right: Dr Joe Travers, Dr Lisa Ward, Derval McDonagh, Prof Mel Ainscow

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

January sunlight on Dollymount strand.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Congratulations to seventeen DCU researchers and staff who have been recognised by Research Ireland @researchireland.bsky.social for their contribution to the research community 👏 #DCUResearch

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Teltales @teltales.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

ORCID now supports teaching materials…

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

A most well deserved award congratulations Martin.

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Beautiful sky captured by our younger girl this am. Looking at the world through her eyes is powerful.

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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy New (academic) Year. On the off chance there are new people here who have not seen this, I will share it again. As always, get in touch if you are interested in joining the nearly 100 of us who are there , and do follow and amplify any or all those listed. go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

The dog post getting her nails trimmed at the vets. She had to be carried in and out of vets’ surgery. Loves the drama.

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Martin Brown @mbrowndcu.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Fascinating Doctoral studies by @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social GTE EDU1060 QUANTS Class. A great group of researchers to work with over the last MONTHS. Looking forward to reading their final proposals and no doubt, multiple future Publications ⬇️

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

When it's exam season but you're just a lowkey chill guy enjoying a jigsaw at the DCU de-stress station. Take a break, snack on some satsumas or dark chocolate, have a cup of herbal tea, grab one of our gratitude bookmarks or relax with our community jigsaw at any DCU library! (Collab with DCU SU)

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A Chill Guy meme at the DCU Destress station

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DCU CREATE @dcucreate.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We have had a great response to our survey on Teacher Mental Health....please feel free to repost to continue to spread the word! Many thanks @donenda.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dculibrary.bsky.social

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Tríona Cunnane @trionac.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

One to watch Jen Cummins(SD) has been elected. She was sitting beside me when I graduated from the DCU Ed.D. We were seated alphabetically go figure 😂. Anyhow, she has done a lot of work and research on social disadvantage. Hoping we have a strong voice for education in the new Dáil. #GE24

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Sophie Pedder @sophiepedder.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it

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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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Joe O'Hara @joeoharadcu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Nearly a week on and we are up to 80 people in this starter pack . Please do get in touch if you would like to be added - or removed! go.bsky.app/8FJAkMG

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elainemcd.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Conducted by our brilliant #DCU colleague Dr. #RoisínBlunnie & accompanied by the fantastic @eointierney.bsky.social #DCU #LumenChorale drawn from BREHM students @dcuioe.bsky.social perform the hauntingly beautiful #BlazingSky by #ComposerLiamBates for all children in conflict zones. Powerful.

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Liam Bates - Blazing Sky

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Today is the 3rd anniversary of Woodlock Hall today opening on All Hallows Campus! It’s become a favourite spot for students seeking a peaceful, quiet study environment. And don’t forget – it’s open until 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for late night study sessions!

A dedication plaque on the wall in Woodlock Hall library. The wall is rough stone on top with wooden paneling underneath. To the left is a tall sash window

3 levels of bookshelves illuminated by low lighting with a stairs leading to the upper levels

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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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PHELC

Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC)

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