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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

On Monday, I was delighted to welcome Jerry Buttimer TD of @Department of Transport to @nmci-ts.bsky.social @mtu.ie for the timely launch of Logistics & Supply Chain Week 2025. @nmci-ts.bsky.social plays a key role in developing maritime & supply chain professionals.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Excellent event last night celebrating 170 years of Cork Opera House - Congratulations & thank you to everyone involved in such a special occasion. @mtu.ie Cork School of Music were out in force in the Cork Opera House orchestra - outstanding display of talent.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Last week's @nmci-ts.bsky.social Seafarers' 2025 Conference @mtu.ie "Navigating Ireland's Future Together - Recognising the Future Seafarer" brought together stakeholders to progress on the urgent & exciting opportunities afforded to us in our maritime & marine jurisdiction. #SEAFARERSCONF2025

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick's Day to all staff, students, collaborators & friends of @mtu.ie

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Today at @mtu.ie we formally adopted the ALTITUDE Charter for Universal Design (UD) in Tertiary Education. Inclusion is everyone's business. Thanks to Aileen Kennedy & Margaret Finch & UD committee for event & on-going work. Thanks to @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social & AHEAD (Ireland) for support.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Delighted to announce that at @mtu.ie we are recruiting for 3 Faculty Deans to complete our new University Executive. Dean of Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Dean of Faculty of Business Dean of Faculty of Science and Informatics Full details and candidate brochures at: lnkd.in/dckDckur

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I really enjoyed the COMMITMENT art exhibition in the library @library.mtu.ie of Kerry North campus of @mtu.ie @mtu.ie is an Arts-Rich Technological University & it's great to see work of technician colleagues of Crawford College of Art & Design (CCAD) & alumni exhibited on different campuses.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Great to see the @mtu.ie EDI roadshow team yesterday. Roadshow continues with FLAG events on Bishopstown (26th) and Kerry North (27th). Next week: Tue, Crawford College of Art & Design Wed, Cork School of Music Thu, National Maritime College, Ireland (NMCI) Fri, International Women’s Day – NMCI

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Great to welcome Oonagh Buckley, Sec Gen Dept of Climate, Environment & Energy to @mtu.ie @nmci-ts.bsky.social Great discussion on all things maritime, energy, ORE, environment & collaboration @mtu.ie @ucc.ie Cork & Kerry ETB. Paul Hegarty, Sean McSweeney, Roberta O'Brien, @denisleamy.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

This week I enjoyed a productive meeting of University Presidents/Rectors of our European University Alliance - Ingenium at the University of Oviedo. Thanks to all involved from our 10 Universities & from @mtu.ie Sean McSweeney, Agnes Looney, Josette O' Mullane, Gerard Kelly & Brendan O Donnell.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

My opinion piece in today's @irishtimes.com sets out the challenges for our university students and the opportunities offered by Technological Universities (TUs). www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ... @mtu.ie @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

We had a lovely conferring ceremony this morning @mtu.ie Congratulations to those who completed the module on Creativity Innovation & Teamwork. Thank you to colleagues in Access @christine-nolan.bsky.social & School of Humanities for supporting our learners and making today's ceremony so special.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I was delighted to speak last week on "Building a new University: Change management for regional development" at the O'Flynn Exhams LLP Networking and CPD event for in-house lawyers at @mtu.ie Cork School of Music. Photos from @darraghkane.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It was such a special evening last night as we named the main sports hall in the Kerry Sports Academy of @mtu.ie after Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh We were delighted that so many of his lovely family, friends & colleagues could join in the celebration and acknowledgment of his life's work.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A special day today signing the MoU between @mtu.ie & the Crann Centre supporting inclusive collaborative research & innovation. Co-production & universal design throughout. Thanks to Kate Jarvey, Padraig Mallon & all Crann staff for a warm welcome & thanks to @mtu.ie colleagues for collaboration.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I was delighted to take part in Wednesday's launch of our Universal Design for Senior Leaders course. A great collaboration between @mtu.ie & @atu-ie.bsky.social An opportunity to develop a fuller understanding of Universal Design. Thanks to the collaborative team who delivered this resource.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Good to talk today to Jerry O'Sullivan of @radiokerry.bsky.social about our 1st economic & Social impact study showing that @mtu.ie contributed almost €1 billion to the Irish economy in 2022/23 with positive social impact - ensuring Ireland's competitiveness via the knowledge economy.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Yesterday we signed an MoU between @mtu.ie & Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Here with Michael Loftus of @mtu.ie , Tim O'Mahony of Irish Guide Dogs & Slinky, Rocco and Otter MoU signed during Men's Basketball Super League Well done Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU on a great win in @MTU Arena

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

It was a pleasure to welcome the Swiss Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Ms Jenny Piaget, to @mtu.ie today. On her first official visit to Cork, it was lovely to discuss, with colleagues, the breadth of subjects & routes available at @mtu.ie as well as research, engagement & entrepreneurship.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A very welcome announcement today from Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan @patrickodonovan.bsky.social giving @mtu.ie the green light to appoint the final five members of the Executive Management Team. A great day for @mtu.ie

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Delighted to join Bob Savage & Toddy Stafford in congratulating Ingrid Seim on becoming Honorary Consul of Norway for Cork, Kerry and Limerick.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

It was lovely to join colleagues from @mtu.ie at the launch of @corkoperahouse.bsky.social Strategic Plan. Wishing Cork Opera House every success with their Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

A moment in history as colleagues from across @mtu.ie in the new Faculty of Creative & Performing Arts & Media gathered today to mark the formation of the new Faculty. Wishing everyone success in the new Faculty led by Professor Alistair Payne.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

It was a pleasure to work with Jim O'Mahony & Marese Bermingham on Wednesday to launch the new CPD portal for all staff of @mtu.ie An excellent resource & commitment to excellence @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Delighted to open tonight’s student-led TipTop 2025 conference in biomedical science @mtu.ie @ucc.bsky.social Congratulations to our students on such a professional approach.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

From what I saw of today's announcement, there is NO doubt that @mtu.ie OSCARS on 7th March is certain to be a lot of fun & a great fund-raiser for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

It was a delight to join @christinecross.bsky.social to take time today to celebrate our new @advancehe.bsky.social Fellows at @mtu.ie I offer many congratulations to all at @MTU.ie who have achieved Fellowship. Our community is going from strength to strength to the benefit of our students & staff.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Delighted to launch Cantillon 2025 today on our @mtu.ie Kerry North Campus with Grett O'Connor & Fearghal Reidy, CEO of Kerry County Council. Cantillon 2025: Leadership Rewired will take place on February 13 at Ballygarry Estate Hotel, Tralee. Book your ticket at: events.mtu.ie & search “Cantillon”

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

On Friday it was lovely to meet on our @mtu.ie Bishopstown campus with Denis Barrett, Cork Learning City Co-ordinator & Karen Duke, Access Network Co-ordinator to discuss all aspects of life long learning.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Delighted to be at tonight's launch on Nollaig na Ban of Linda Hanlon's book & exhibition celebrating extraordinary women of Ireland including from @mtu.ie Dr Karen Weekes and Commander Roberta O'Brien of @nmci-ts.bsky.social I recommend a visit - St Peter's, North Main St, Cork throughout January.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Season's Greetings to all students, staff, collaborators, stakeholders & friends of @mtu.ie Wishing you all peace and joy at this festive season.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Yesterday we signed our Performance Agreement between @mtu.ie & the Higher Education Authority. Performance objectives on teaching & learning, access & participation, research & innovation and engagement. @christinecross.bsky.social @simon-jennings.bsky.social @mcg1967.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Thank you to everyone involved in the @mtu.ie @ucc.bsky.social inter-institutional collaboration to inform the implementation of the HEA Healthy Campus Framework. Yesterday's launch of the report highlighted the importance of collaboration to improve health & wellbeing.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Lovely to see our friends from Endicott College out and about on our Bishopstown campus of @mtu.ie today. @carmeljordan.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Lovely thank you from our friends from Endicott College to @mtu.ie colleagues & collaborators. Lovely words from Brenda & Warren #OurSharedVision

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Such an honour to attend the conferring of an honorary doctorate on Mary Robinson at ATU today with @oflynnatu.bsky.social other Presidents of TUs & IoTs & colleagues from @mtu.ie @ntutorr.ie Dr Robinson gave a powerful speech on global challenges encouraging all to be prisoners of hope.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Congratulations to Dr Trevor Hogan of @mtu.ie & Prof Ciolfi of @ucc.bsky.social for winning the Collaboration Award at Cork Convention Bureau's awards last night for their international conference on Tangible & Embedded Interaction. A great multidisciplinary collaboration. 📷thanks to Joleen Cronin.

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Delighted to be at the relaunch of Shannon ABC as Centre for Applied Bioscience Research with President of TUS, Colleagues from @mtu.ie Enterprise Ireland, Southern Regional Assembly, researchers & companies. Lovely new brand incorporating colours of logos of TUS & @mtu.ie #EUinmyregion

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social of @MTU.ie Chair of @ntutorr.ie National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) launching the report at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase. Focus on fairness and equity. #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Great to hear from student champions of @ntutorr.ie who have done incredible work on student engagement. Isa, PhD student of @mtu.ie speaking about importance of all aspects of EDI for inclusion & success of learners at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Sarah Morey of @mtu.ie Arts Office presenting work of 4 of this year’s graduates from @mtu.ie Crawford College of Arts & Design using art to present on profound societal challenges. (musical entertainment by @gastatom.bsky.social) at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Dr Tom Farrelly @gastatom.bsky.social of @mtu.ie giving an energetic gasta start to the fellowship session @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

@gosuilleabhain.bsky.social presenting recommendations for successful implementation of microcredentials at today’s @ntutorr.ie showcase #NTUTORRShowcase

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Powerful presentation at @ntutorr.ie showcase today by Pamela Uba on the power of education against the massive challenges faced in direct provision. #NTUTORRShowcase #NextGenerationEU

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

At Munster Technological University @MTU.ie we have Global Citizen Scholars across our campuses. It was lovely to meet with some of our @MTU.ie Global Citizen Scholars today & to hear about the impressive range of activities that they undertake. #SucceedingTogether

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who contributed to today's Town Hall meeting in the Arena on @MTU_ie Bishopstown Campus. Great conversation with colleagues meeting the six members of our new University Executive. #SucceedingTogether

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who contributed to today's Town Hall meeting in the Kerry Sports Academy on @MTU_ie North Campus. Six members of our new University Executive introducing themselves, setting out their vision for their roles, listening & answering questions. #SucceedingTogether

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