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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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Guest Essay: Professor Bruce Murphy on Mark Carney’s Visit to Trinity
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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Accessing medicine in a time of global uncertainty - Medical Independent
Experts recently gathered in Dublin to discuss access to medicines against the backdrop of recent major agreements. David Lynch reports...
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Governing Body of SETU approved a Sustainability Strategy for the unversity: www.setu.ie/Craft/assets... which was launched this week. crm.waterfordchamber.ie/news/details...
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SETU unveils strategy to drive ambitious sustainability goals
South East Technological University (SETU) has launched its inaugural Sustainability Strategy 2026-2030, marking a major milestone in its commitment to building a more resilient future by firmly embed...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 11/04/2026
'Cross-border higher education collaboration: building research capacity beyond the centre' The RIA's North-South Standing Committee is partnering with @ulsteruni.bsky.social to host an event examining collaboration across Higher Education and how we can expand it beyond the centre.
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
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First Innovate for Ireland National Centre ‘Decarb-AI’ led by UCD
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 25/02/2026
A fascinating and insightful panel discussion with Leo Varadkar, Colin Barr, Director, @ndirishstudies.bsky.social, Patrick Prendergast, Chair, @arinsproject.bsky.social, Lynn Scarff, Executive Director, RIA and Pauric Dempsey, Dublin Executive Director @ndirishstudies.bsky.social
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Tramp Press @tramppress.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We are thrilled to reveal that Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick has been shortlisted for the 2026 Kate O’Brien Award! The shortlisted writers will be talking about their books at the Festival on Sunday 1st March at 11:15am in the Belltable, Limerick. We hope to see you there!
Image is of the book cover of Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night by Gethan Dick. Headline reads 'Shortlisted for the 2026 Kate O'Brien Award'
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ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Colin Graham’s frank interview with “Peeler’s Pup” Drew Harris is available now on ARINS Spotify, SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4Doc... @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie
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Drew Harris says prosecuting his father’s IRA killers would make little difference
Former Garda commissioner says short sentences they would receive would not ‘weigh the scales’ for 1989 murder
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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Celebrating Prof. Henry Rice’s incredible 40-year journey at @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering! From groundbreaking acoustics research to shaping the E3 vision, Henry’s impact is immeasurable. Thank you for everything! 🌟 Read more: www.tcd.ie/engineering/... #TrinityEngineering
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Celebrating Professor Henry Rice - Engineering | Trinity College Dublin
On Wednesday 10th December, the School of Engineering hosted a Festschrift celebration in honour of Professor Henry Rice, marking his retirement after 40 years of outstanding service to Trinity Colleg...
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
First visit of President Connolly to SETU where she commends our initiative for carers education www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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President commends SETU for carers education initiative
President Catherine Connolly has commended South East Technological University for an initiative which has made higher education more accessible to family carers across the country.
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
57% for/ 14% against/ 27% unsure. At beginning of United Ireland debate in Dublin
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Economic and social value of a university to a region: investment in SETU gives a fivefold economic return waterfordcouncil.ie/setu-deliver...
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SETU delivers €1 billion economic and social impact - Waterford City & County Council
Major study highlights how SETU is powering regional growth and making national impact
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Today we were delighted to launch #SETU's Economic and Social Impact Report - #SETU's total impact on the Irish economy in 2024 is valued at €1.05 billion - a huge thanks to all who have played a role in making this happen🙌
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Pauric Dempsey, the Keough-Naughton Institute’s executive director in Dublin, tells journalist Sarah Carey how the idea of “For and Against a United Ireland” was born. The book was commissioned by ARINS, a joint project of the Royal Irish Academy and Notre Dame. www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
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Sarah Carey: There is a rational debate to be had on a united Ireland, if we can rise above emotive tribalism
Humans are primitive souls. Good and evil, love and rage, fear and hope reside in all of us. We are capable of great heroism, kindness and self-sacrifice. Or, we can chop our neighbours’ head off beca...
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Tramp Press @tramppress.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Dublin bookshop to host festive late-night shopping event following arson attack | Irish Independent share.google/spCMW7qYvg79...
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Dublin bookshop to host festive late-night shopping event following arson attack
A much-loved Dublin bookshop will kick off the festive season next week with a late-night Christmas shopping party featuring cocktails, cookies and surprise author signings.
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
This is coming up! thedouglashyde.ie/exhibition/a...
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Atsushi Kaga - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
Solo exhibition by artist Atsushi Kaga in The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art, Trinity College Dublin, from November 8 2025 to February 15 2026.
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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🎓 @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering students: Apply now for the Eric & Barbara Kinsella Scholarships! Senior Fresh students in Engineering & Engineering with Management can receive €5,000/year for up to 4 years. Deadline: 17 Oct Details: bit.ly/42TSVXW #TCD #Scholarships
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
A big congratulations to David Denieffe on his appointment as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at #SETU 🎉 I am very much looking forward to working with David in support of operational excellence at #SETU for the benefit of our staff, students, and stakeholders. Read full story here👇 lnkd.in/e-GzaYrZ
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SETU | SETU appoints first Chief Operations Officer, David Denieffe
South East Technological University provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, equipping students with the skills for success in a global…
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Interesting off-beat photos of Trinity iowastatedaily.com/319776/multi...
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PHOTOS: Trinity College Dublin through the eyes of visiting Ireland tourists
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Four new Board members of the Doiglas HydeGallery thedouglashyde.ie/new-board-me...
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Introducing The Douglas Hyde's New Board Members - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
The Douglas Hyde welcomes four new Board Members, Sarah Glennie, Bassam Issa Al-Sabah, Jennifer McElwain and Eva Rothschild.
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute first Irish centre to receive comprehensive status - Medical Independent
The Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute (TSJCI) has become the first and only cancer centre in Ireland to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.
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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
@tcddublin.bsky.social climbs to 75th place in 2026 QS World University Rankings, up 12 places from last year, its highest ranking in a decade. The increase is due in large part to strong performance in the Academic Reputation and the Employer Reputation categories. www.tcd.ie/news_events/...
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Trinity climbs to 75th place in 2026 QS World University Rankings
Trinity’s Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle said: “The rankings news encourages us to be even bolder in our ambition for Trinity and, indeed, for Ireland - an ambition that should be championed and...
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Delighted to join colleagues in launching SETU's ambitious 'Connecting Research to Impact' strategy. Thanks to guest speakers Christian Stafford @entirl.bsky.social and Tim Conlon @hea_irl for their excellent contributions and a big congrats to Prof. Marie Claire Van Hout and her team for their work
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
A very enjoyable day today at the launch of SETU's ‘Connecting for Impact in Lifelong Learning' strategy. Sincere thanks to Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor and our inspiring speakers Dr David Dempsey and Nigel Nash from Tiglin. Well done to all in the LLL team on this great work 👏
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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SETU partners in €1.34m European BECEE project
The South East Technological University (SETU) has been awarded funding as part of a prestigious European consortium delivering the BECEE project – Balanced and Enhanced Collaboration for an Entrepren...
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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Long term survival for lung cancer patients improved with new treatment combination, new Irish research reveals
Lung cancer patients can expect improved long term survival under a new treatment combination, according to new Irish research published today.
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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 14/05/2025
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, has today welcomed the appointment of Dr Diarmuid O'Brien as the new CEO of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Dr O’Brien will take up the role in September 2025. Read: www.researchireland.ie/news/new-ceo/
Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
This weekend @businesspost.bsky.social profiled the dynamic industry innovation environment of #Waterford and the south east region, including the important role of SETU in the R&D ecosystem. Great articles featuring #SETU colleagues and business leaders in life sciences sector
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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 28/03/2025
This week, Minister James Lawless addressed the audience at a Research Ireland stakeholder consultation event. He acknowledged and thanked stakeholders for their invaluable contributions throughout the nationwide consultation programme. #ResearchIreland
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
During his recent visit to SETU, the Chair @pjprendergast.bsky.social and I had a valuable discussion with Minister Lawless on SETU’s strategic developments including our new programmes in pharmacy and veterinary medicine, priority capital projects and research
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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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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Call for Expressions of Interest to become a member of the Douglas Hyde Gallery Board thedouglashyde.ie/opencall-joi...
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Join Our Board of Directors - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art, a leading platform for contemporary art in Ireland, is searching for new Directors to join our Board. Do you want to support a dynamic, visual arts organi...
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Prof Fergal O’Brien @fjobrien.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Great to be at #BinI2025 where Prof Niamh Nowlan & the organising team and the Hodson Bay Hotel staff have done a tremendous job to get the meeting up and running despite #StormEowyn causing fallen trees, power outages and reduced public transport #TERGonTour
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
I was delighted to open SETU's Research Excellence Awards ceremony today. Huge congrats to all the amazing nominees and winners and a very special thanks to guest speaker Mark Bowkett from TelLab. Great to see so many colleagues support our nominees🏆
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Lecture by Yvonne Scott in the Douglas Hyde Gallery thedouglashyde.ie/event/yvonne...
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Yvonne Scott on Kathy Prendergast - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
Yvonne Scott on the work of Kathy Prendergast included in 'Land'.
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SETU President @setupresident.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Was delighted to welcome @epaireland.bsky.social team to SETU for the signing of MoU to continue cooperation in areas of shared interest and to support EPA in delivering on responsibilities under the National Plan 🌍 #EnvironmentalAwareness
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pjprendergast.bsky.social @pjprendergast.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Beautiful limited edition prints by Bassam al Sabah who showed in the DHG earlier this year. thedouglashyde.ie/product/bass...
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Limited Edition: Bassam Issa Al-Sabah - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
Bassam Issa Al-Sabah, Quiet lingers; the water holds its breath, 2024. Limited edition archival print exclusive to The Douglas Hyde, accompanied by a letter of authentication by the artist
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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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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
🎉 Join us for the Art+Sci Book Launch Party! @museexmachina.bsky.social - Biomechanics through Art, based on the inaugural art exhibition exploring the science of you! 📅 November 28 · 6:30 - 10:30pm GMT 📍 The Button Factory - Crowbar Terrace 🎟️ Visit bit.ly/4eD4aXZ @ruchabenare.bsky.social
🎉 Join us for the Art+Sci Book Launch Party! Muse Ex Machina - Biomechanics through Art, based on the inaugural art exhibition exploring the science of you!



📅 November 28 · 6:30 - 10:30pm GMT 

📍 The Button Factory - Crowbar Terrace 

🎟️ Visit https://bit.ly/4eD4aXZ
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Trinity Engineering @tcdengineering.bsky.social · 07/11/2024
Read 📰:🎉 PLIO Surgical, a @tcddublin Engineering spin-out led by CEO Cristina Purtill & CSO Prof. Bruce Murphy, is a finalist for the @IrishTimes Innovation of the Year Award! Their magnetic implant could transform bowel surgery outcomes.👏
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