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Q6 - If you could protect one hour in every student’s week, what would you do with it? Would you leave it empty? Reply with A6 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Q5 - For students who are rarely or never on campus, what’s the equivalent of the conversation after class, and who’s designing it? Reply with A5 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Q4 - If a student travels an hour each way, what would make the day worth the journey? Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Q3 - When attendance drops, how do we respond? And what might that tell students about why being in the room matters? Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Q2 - When students leave as soon as class ends, what explanations do we reach for first, and what might we be missing? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Q1 - Think back to when you were a student. Where did the conversations that mattered most happen? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @columfromcork.bsky.social

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Welcome to this evening’s chat hosted by @columfromcork.bsky.social Are your typing fingers ready? Have you got a drink ready? Are you ready? Let’s get started... #LTHEchat

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Ten minutes to go until this evening’s #LTHEchat :) We will discuss how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation, and sense of belonging. Still time to read through the blogpost buff.ly/CrhmjWL and follow #LTHEchat. It’s that easy! @columfromcork.bsky.social

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LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

Join us for today’s #LTHEChat, which will explore how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation and belonging with @columfromcork.bsky.social on Wednesday at 8.00pm (GMT/BST). Read the blog post here: buff.ly/CrhmjWL

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Join us on Wednesday 30th of September at 8.00pm (GMT/BST) with our guest contributor, Colum Cronin of Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, (@columfromcork.bsky.social). This #LTHEChat on BlueSky…

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Don't miss this #LTHEchat with @columfromcork.bsky.social !

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow evening's #LTHEchat where we'll be exploring how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation, and belonging Join @lthechat.bsky.social, me, and others tomorrow here 8-9pm Beforehand have a gander at the blog post: lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

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@suebecks @suebecks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday 30th Sept 8pm BST with our guest Colum Cronin of Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, @columfromcork.bsky.social This #LTHEChat will explore how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation and belonging. lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us for this week's #LTHEChat, which will explore how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation and belonging with @columfromcork.bsky.social on Wednesday at 8.00pm (GMT/BST). Read the blog post here: lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

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Louise Rees 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🎨🦒🦦 @louiserees.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Absolutely LOVING this blogpost which builds on so many recent blogposts and articles etc about belonging and engagement and the social dimensions. I'd encourage anyone to read the post and note the underpinning evidence and the approach @columfromcork.bsky.social outlines #LTHEChat

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LTHEchat @lthechat.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for #LTHEchat which will explore how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation and belonging with @columfromcork.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT/BST. Read the blog post at: lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎶Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It's back to school I go.🎶 Delighted to have been offered a place on DCU's Doctor of Education programme!

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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Day one in Szeged. Spent the afternoon wandering the city before the conference kicks off properly. The architecture, the food, the people. Already a fan. Old friends, new faces, and a proper sense of community. This is why I keep coming back. More to come. #EFYE2026

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Day one of #EFYE2026 Ran two workshops, fuelled by some seriously good coffee Handed out a load of Sheriff badges too. Turns out a border collie’s face on a badge is a better icebreaker than anything I could put on a slide More old friends, more new faces

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

#EFYE2026 had a bit of everything! A workshop where I might have discovered a long-lost cousin. Go to Hungary, come home with new family. The diaspora is wild. A hacky sack juggling game that my team absolutely won. For the record. The Irish crew got together for a photo too.

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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Early start as I head to Hungary for #EFYE2026 See you soon Szeged!

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Dr Colin Brough @cobrough.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What a fantastic day at #PeerForum26. The choice of presentations and workshops was amazing. Great to hear student leaders and colleagues from Norway, Sweden, Portugal & Canada on Peer Led Initiatives in HE. #PeerSupport #PALS @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social #EdBudds #SportBudds

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Vikki Hill with a Wicked keynote to open #PeerForum26

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Off to Edinburgh for #PeerForum26 I’ll be presenting on the pilot peer support programme we ran at Marino this semester, looking at supporting first-year students before placement.

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Today is Tasters and Tours at MIE. Not a traditional Open Day, and that's deliberate.

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

“what’s the UK’s second city?” “London” #UKATconf2026 has kicked off in Manchetser

Cian O’Callaghan @ciantocallaghan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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Very interesting article by my friend @columfromcork.bsky.social reflecting on structural constraints facing college students as they juggle multiple demands and ways to build structured space/time on campus to create belonging

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My article has just been published in Waypoint. It’s about how the structures we create, timetables, campus spaces, even how we organise the first week, shape whether students stick around or head straight home.

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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I’ve been getting signs lately…

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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The Christmas Day dog thread Enjoy it Join in #DogsOfBlueSky #BlueSkyDogs

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

The dog thread Enjoy it, join in #BlueSkyDogs #DogsOfBlueSky

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Four years ago today I got Sheriff from Ash Animal Rescue

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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The dog thread Enjoy it, join in #BlueSkyDogs #DogsOfBlueSky

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miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

This week was graduation week at MIE! Our graduates have shown resilience, creativity and an extraordinary commitment to their vocation. Hayley’s speech reminded us of the strong sense of community that defines MIE and the impact that great teachers can have on young lives.

miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

🎓 This week’s graduation ceremonies were a wonderful celebration of our students’ achievements. Comhghairdeas ó chroí to everyone who crossed the stage and everyone who supported them along the way.

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

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The dog thread Enjoy it, join in #DogsOfBlueSky #BlueSkyDogs

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miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

🎉 It's here! #MIEOpenDay is ON! A huge thanks to our amazing Student Ambassadors & staff for braving the weather to welcome you. 📍 Marino Institute of Education 🕙 10 AM - 3 PM 👉 Meet students & staff 👉 Tour the campus 👉 Explore our programmes We're ready for you!

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miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

📚 Your future in education starts here! 📚 Experience the MIE community! 🗓️ Sat, 15th Nov | 10:00-15:00 Campus tours, programme talks & more Perfect for those interested in: ✅ Primary Teaching ✅ Early Childhood Ed ✅ Education Studies We can't wait to meet you!

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

MIE Open Day, it’ll knock your socks off!

miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

"From the Open Day to becoming Reachtaire of Cumann Gaelach, MIE's community made all the difference." Caoimhe, 3rd Year BOid Student Hear more stories like hers on Nov 15. #MIEOpenDay 🔗 mie.ie/openday

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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The weekly dog thread Enjoy it, join in #DogsOfBlueSky #BlueSkyDogs

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miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Oíche Shamhna Shona Daoibh! 👻 It's scary how much we miss our students during reading week! Happy Halloween! 🎃

miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Hear from Lily, Siobhán & Meghan on why MIE’s tight-knit community, small classes & unreal lecturer support made all the difference ✨ See for yourself at the MIE Open Day! 📅 Sat, 15 Nov | 10am-3pm 🔗 All info & registration: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit...

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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Heading home from Denmark 🇩🇰 Biggest takeaway: designing student experiences isn’t about adding more, it’s about inviting better Thanks to Education Esbjerg, Kenneth Bjerre & @marinoinstitute.bsky.social for making it possible

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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Early start! Off to Denmark to deliver a couple of workshops for Education Esbjerg Sharing work from @marinoinstitute.bsky.social on designing student experiences that invite imagination, not just information Looking forward to catching up with familiar faces from #EFYE2025

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Aimie Brennan @aimiebrennan.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

It was a pleasure to welcome our first-year students to campus this week @marinoinstitute.bsky.social The sense of anticipation is palpable! Wishing them an incredible journey ahead & friendships that last a lifetime @miecampuslife.bsky.social

Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

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The dog thread Enjoy it, join in #DogsOfBlueSky

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miecampuslife.bsky.social @miecampuslife.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Great to welcome TDs Naoise Ó Muirí, Cian O'Callaghan, Denise Mitchell and Barry Heneghan to MIE this week. They met with President Prof Teresa O'Doherty, Registrar Dr Seán Delaney and incoming SU VP Ciarán Greene to discuss education, student experience and inclusive learning.

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Support shouldn’t be a shield. It should be scaffolding. The students I’ve seen grow the most? They weren’t micromanaged. They were trusted. Given space to speak up. Mess up. Figure things out. That’s not a lack of support. That’s respect.