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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NUI is delighted to support the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin in hosting the 'Casimir Markievicz, a Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin, 1903-1913' exhibition as part of the Dublin Festival of History 2026 🤝

Photo of panel exhibition of Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin, 1903-1913 in 49 Merrion Square

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A timely, thought-provoking and deeply engaging discussion took place at NUI's latest Higher Education, Today and Tomorrow seminar, "EU Values & the Responsibilities of Irish Universities in a Changing Europe."

NUI Chancellor Michael B Murphy with seminar speakers Lorna Hayes, Laurent Pech, Chairperson Mary Canning and Emma Muldoon-Ryan smiling before the EU Values seminar

Lorna Hayes and Mary Canning sitting and having a chat before the event begins

Laurent Pech and Emma Muldoon-Ryan sitting and having a chat before the event begins

Event attendees smiling and chatting before the event begins

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looking forward to this timely discussion on the role of Irish universities in shaping and upholding European values in an increasingly complex landscape. Register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/eu-values-...

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EU Values & the Responsibilities of Irish Universities in a Changing Europe

Join us for the next lunchtime seminar in our series, Higher Education, Today and Tomorrow in NUI, 49 Merrion Square.

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Higher Education Today and Tomorrow Seminar Series: EU Values and the Responsibilities of Irish Universities in a Changing Europe 📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm 📍 NUI, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 Register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/eu-values-...

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Denis Donoghue Award 2026 📢 Supporting students from under-represented groups in higher education, the award provides eligible undergraduate students at NUI institutions with grants of up to € 5,000. ⏰Applications close on 23 Oct 2026 ➡️ www.nui.ie/what-we-do/n...

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NUI Denis Donoghue Award The NUI Denis Donoghue Award This annual award was established in memory of Professor Denis Donoghue, a scholar of literature and former professor at University College Dubli...

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⚔️ Viking Ireland and the Wider World ⚔️ Join us as part of the Dublin Festival of History 2026 for a fascinating morning exploring Ireland's Viking past and its connections to the wider world. 📅 Friday, 9 October 🕙 10.00 am - 12.00 pm (registration from 9.30 am) 📍 Wood Quay Venue

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

NUI is delighted to support the Embassy of Poland in Dublin with two events for the Dublin Festival of History 2026 🤝 'The Art & Life of Casimir Markievicz' Public Lecture 📍 NUI, 49 Merrion Square, Tuesday, October 6 🕔 5:30 PM - 7 PM Make sure to register now!

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'The Art & Life of Casimir Markievicz' Public Lecture

This lecture introduces the fascinating figure of Casimir Markievicz, Polish artist and husband of Constance Markievicz.

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The National University of Ireland welcomes the Seanad Higher Education Constituency Electoral Register Oversight Report, published today by An Coimisiún Toghcháin, The Electoral Commission. SeanadVoter.ie @seanadvoterie.bsky.social

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💙💛 Distinguished figures from the worlds of science, agriculture, business, human rights, art and education were honoured by University College Dublin this September, receiving honorary doctorates alongside some 4,400 graduates conferred with degrees. www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

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Six remarkable lives and careers recognised with UCD Honorary Doctorates

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 02/09/2026

One of most important surviving records of medieval Ireland The Annals of Inisfallen are now on public display in a major new free exhibition at University College Cork.⁣⁣ www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026... @bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Close to a thousand years old, The Annals of Inisfallen is considered one of the most important surviving records of medieval Ireland.

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Brian McCarthy, Fexco, and Kerry Bryson, Cork University Foundation, view the manuscript now on display in a free exhibition in The Glucksman, UCC.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💙💛 Congratulations to UCD researchers Dr Alan Seltzer and Dr Seungkuk Ahn, who have received prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants, securing almost €4 million to advance ambitious projects in groundwater science and biomedical engineering. @erc.europa.eu

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

💙💛 𝑀𝒾𝓁𝑒𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝓂𝒾𝓁𝑒𝓈: Another special day on campus as students from UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business celebrated among family, friends and faculty. Best of luck to the Class of 2026 on all you’ve achieved and for whatever comes next! 👏😊

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

💙💛 A proud day in Belfield, as we celebrated our newest graduates in Agriculture, Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Great representation from Ireland's Viking studies community at the 20th International Viking Congress in Oslo last week, with Emer Purcell (NUI), Julie Perez and Sam Kinirons (UCD), Griffin Murray and Tom Birkett (UCC), and Ruth Johnson (Dublin City Council).

Dr Griffin Murray presenting his research to colleagues at the 20th International Viking Congress in Oslo

Sam Kinirons from UCD is standing proudly beside his research poster at the 20th International Viking Congress in Oslo

Julie Perez presenting her research to colleagues at the 20th International Viking Congress in Oslo

Dr Emer Purcell's research poster at the 20th International Viking Congress in Oslo

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 11/08/2026

The last time Ireland saw an eclipse this deep, it was 1999 ⏳ Dr Emma Whelan, a lecturer in @mu-physics.bsky.social at Maynooth University, explains the importance of this solar eclipse and also how to view it safely. #SolarEclipse #MaynoothUni #Physics

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 06/08/2026

The RIA is pleased to announce the members appointed to its multidisciplinary and standing committees for the 2026-2030 term. Read more on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2026/08/05/r...

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Huge congratulations to former NUI intern Djamel White, who has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize 🎊 His debut novel, All Them Dogs, was published earlier this year and has already earned incredible recognition. We are immensely proud and look forward to following his continued success 👏

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢 The latest NUI newsletter is now available! Catch up on the latest news, updates, and developments from across the National University of Ireland: 👉 createsend.com/t/y-202A3FFD...

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NUI Newsletter Issue 10: July 2026

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 20/07/2026

Congratulations to Professor Pat Guiry MRIA, former President of the RIA (2023-2026), on receiving the European Chemical Society’s Division of Organic Chemistry Award for Service 2025.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

💙💛 President Catherine Connolly hosted a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin for students from Gaza who have come to study at universities in Ireland, including University College Dublin. @president.ie

Group photo of students with President Catherine Connolly on the steps of Áras an Uachtaráin

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Comhghairdeas to Professor Murray on his membership of the Royal Irish Academy. Prof Murray is one of NUI's new co-editors of Éigse: A Journal of Irish Studies 📚

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 15/07/2026

MU welcomes European higher education leaders as part of Irish EU Presidency University leaders, policymakers and academics from across Europe gathered at MU on July 9 and 10 for the 4th European Universities Initiative (EUI) Forum. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Congratulations to the more than 850 Fellows, Members and Diplomates conferred yesterday by RCSI and our Faculties. They join a global community of more than 11,000 RCSI surgical Fellows and Members across 90 countries. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

ShoutOut is recruiting 15 proactive, enthusiastic people, aged 18-25, to join its Youth Advisory Panel. The Youth Advisory Panel will give young people a voice in shaping ShoutOut's work, helping ensure it remains relevant and impactful for LGBTQI+ young people across Ireland. ➡️ www.shoutout.ie

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University of Galway @uniofgalway.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Professor Becky Whay has been appointed Deputy President and Registrar at University of Galway.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

💙💛 Summer celebrations as UCD graduates and honourees are conferred Over 1,330 students at University College Dublin were conferred with their degrees in June. Over three ceremonies this month, undergraduates and graduates celebrated their academic achievements. www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

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Summer celebrations as UCD graduates and honourees are conferred

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor David Brayden, who has been awarded a DSc in recognition of his outstanding body of published work and distinguished contributions to pharmacology and drug delivery research 👏

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Huge congratulations are in order for Professor Conolly on being awarded the Robert Rhodes Prize by the American Conference for Irish Studies. NUI was delighted to support Prof Conolly's work, 'Irish Romanticism: A Literary History', through our Grants toward Scholarly Publications prize in 2024 📚

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

💙💛 Congratulations to Associate Professor Rory Johnson, Professor Porscha Fermanis and Professor Anthony O'Mullane, whose ambitious research projects have secured prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants. @erc.europa.eu @ucdresearch.bsky.social

Associate Professor Rory Johnson, UCD School of Medicine, Professor Porscha Fermanis, UCD School of English, Drama and Film, and Professor Anthony O'Mullane, Queensland University of Technology, working with UCD School of Chemistry

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

NUI recently hosted a symposium on Rare Disciplines, bringing together representatives from 11 institutions and organisations across the Irish higher education sector to explore how Ireland can identify, support and sustain disciplines with small student or academic populations 📝

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

💙💛 UCD has joined the world's top 100 universities. In the latest QS World University Rankings, University College Dublin has risen 18 places to rank 100th globally. #UCD #Top100 #QSRankings

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

An epic archive find on this #Bloomsady, James Joyce's matriculation application form from 1899 🔍

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SeanadVoter.ie @seanadvoterie.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

📢 The online application portal has now opened for the 2027 Register of Electors for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency 📢 The deadline for applications for the 2027 Register is 26 February 2027. Register now ➡️ www.SeanadVoter.ie

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

💙💛 University College Dublin is playing a leading role in six of seven major new Research Ireland centres, representing an investment of €460 million by the Government, aimed at strengthening Ireland’s position as a global research and innovation leader.

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Congratulations to the 352 new doctors who celebrated at our #RCSIConferring. The graduates also heard an inspiring address from Dr Tait Shanafelt, who recieved an Honorary Doctorate. Well done, Class of 2026! Read more about the conferring ceremony here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

👩‍🎓📜 Warmest congratulations to UCD School of Medicine Professor Mary Higgins, who has been awarded the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social degree of Doctor of Medicine in recognition of her distinguished published work in obstetrics, gynaecology and medical education. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 05/06/2026

Launching Ireland’s first LGBT+ Action Plan in a higher education institution⁣⁣ We’re proud to launch ‘Together with Pride: LGBT+ Action Plan 2026–2028’, a clear and ambitious roadmap to embed LGBT+ inclusion across every aspect of university life.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

UCC staff and students wearing rainbow-colored accessories and holding Pride flags gather outdoors beside an ice cream truck on a sunny day. Several people smile and wave at the camera while standing near a pedestrian crossing in front of stone and modern buildings, with trees and blue sky in the background.

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

More than 350 new doctors celebrated their graduation from RCSI today! Dr Tait Shanafelt was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate at this year’s School of Medicine conferring Ceremony. #RCSIConferring

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Dr Tait Shanafelt stands on stage in an auditorium. He wears blue academic gowns and holds a scroll.

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🎓🩺 The hard work has paid off. Congratulations to the @ucdmedicine.bsky.social Class of ’26. 📜 Yesterday, we celebrated this year’s graduates as they received their degrees following years of dedicated study. Best wishes to all our graduates as they begin the next chapter in their medical careers.

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

NUI was delighted to award a higher doctorate degree on published work in medicine (DMed) to Professor Mary Higgins at a conferring ceremony in @ucddublin.bsky.social recently. Huge congratulations to Professor Higgins 👏

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National University of Ireland @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

100 years on, the NUI–France partnership continues to open doors for students and researchers. We were delighted to celebrate past and present award recipients at the French Résidence in Dublin as part of #FranceAlumniDays 🎊

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

💙💛 Warm congratulations to the students graduating with Degrees in Medicine today, and to their families and supporters who have shared in their achievement. #AdAstra

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 03/06/2026

Best of luck to all students sitting the Leaving and Junior Cert examinations. 🌟 We hope you all 'fly' through them 🦅 #ExamSeason #GoodLuck #MaynoothUni #LeavingCert

A glass building reflects autumn trees with golden leaves and a clear sky. Large, partially visible text on the building reads "Maynooth University." A bird is flying above in the open sky.

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 27/05/2026

MU congratulates Prof Delia Ferri on her election to the @ria.ie. At a ceremony held on May 22, Prof Ferri was formally admitted in recognition of their contributions to the sciences, humanities, social sciences & public service. @maynoothlaw.bsky.social www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 28/05/2026

President of Ireland Catherine Connolly visits Cork Marking her first official trip to Cork, Uachtarán na hÉireann visited Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne and UCC. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly met with students from St. Patrick's Girls' National School. The students visited campus as part of Access UCC’s Professor Fluffy outreach programme for DEIS primary schools, designed to inspire young students and encourage future participation in higher education. Image: Provision.

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Congratulations to the RCSI School of Medicine #Classof2026 on receiving their results! Yesterday marked a major milestone for more than 380 final-year medicine students at RCSI, confirming their transition from students to doctors. See some of the highlights below 📸

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Professor Tracy Robson, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at RCSI and Professor of Cancer Biology, has been elected as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. This membership recognises Professor Robson's leadership in cancer research and education. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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