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Academic Affairs and Data matters, with Ireland's Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology. Colleagues, you need some detail here to build trust!

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David Hopkins @hopkinsdavid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My #3GoodThings for w/e Septmeber 25th, 2026 1. I've published a chapter in the #GenAIN3 book: Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education. 🤖 doi.org/10.83373/c44... 2. Another Uni open day tomorrow. 🎓 3. Hang on in there; it's nearly payday. 💰
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Detection chases the past; thoughtful design shapes the future. – Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education – The Book Project
A living reflection on teaching, learning, and technology in an age of abundance.
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TU Dublin Sustainability / OT Baile Átha Cliath Inbhuanaitheacht @tudublinsustain.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🏆 TU Dublin is a finalist across five categories in the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland 2026 including as a finalist for Sustainability Institution of the Year! Read about all finalists here: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 29/07/2026
Here on E Street, we are heartbroken over the death of Glen Hansard. We met in Ireland many years ago and he was always nothing but a great musician, a good friend and a generous and gracious man. Always positive, smiling and ready to sing. God bless him and his loved ones. Bruce
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Possibly the best of the World Cup so far. Animal playing seven nation army !
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Messi Okay
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
By connecting education with industry, TUs are helping students become career-ready while giving businesses access to the talent and innovation they need to grow. A win-win for students, employers, and Ireland’s future economy. www.businessnews.ie/education/wh... #FutureofEducation2026
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Please note that the deadline to participate in the EUA Trends survey has been extended to 19th June. See www.eua.eu/our-work/get...
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Call for participation: Trends 2027 survey
EUA - European University Association
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Always interesting to visit my son in different universities. Great to get back to see Graz after Eden Conference 2024.
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 22/05/2026
📢 #ERCPlus Grants What are they & who are they for? Join ERC President @marialep.bsky.social and Philippe Cupers for insights into this new funding scheme. 🗓 2 June | 15.00 CEST 🎥 Live webinar + Q&A: buff.ly/RlSufCb 🔗 More: buff.ly/9B8oyXa #ChooseEurope @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
A pleasant surprise to see ATU referenced while I was in Maynooth 😁
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Yesterday at Leinster House, at the invitation of Minister Lawless, representatives from the TU sector joined @iua-official.bsky.social Universities to provide an overview of the DARE and HEAR schemes, helping to build understanding of how these important access routes support students in Ireland.
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A valuable overall insight here - www.skillsireland.ie/media/1mwfj2... "the provision of high-quality education and training options to improve skills will also be central to productivity advancements going forward"
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Interim Chair of the Technological Universities Association (TUA), Prof. Vincent Cunnane, welcomes Claire McGee as the association's inaugural CEO. Read in full 🔗 lnkd.in/ebksuUaq
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Munster Technological University @mtu.ie · 27/02/2026
The Minister for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Ordinary Member to the Munster Technological University Governing Body. publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Sustainable funding is required if alliances are to achieve their potential www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile....
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EU told to end haphazard funding of university alliances
There is growing pressure for a less haphazard and more sustainable funding base for the existing European university alliances so as to maximise thei...
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
This is a really useful overview of the current state of play regarding Erasmus+ 2028 to 2034, including views of various stakeholders www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
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A reworked Erasmus+ for 2028-2034 | Think Tank | European Parliament
A reworked Erasmus+ for 2028-2034
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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning MTU @mtutelteam.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
PODCAST: Leon Furze shares findings from a survey of approximately 3,000 educators related to GenAI.
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What Educators Need to Learn About GenAI in 2025
Discover what 3,000 educators crave to learn about GenAI, covering ethics, assessment rethinking, and effective professional development.
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Great opportunity here to join an increasingly large number of practitioners - www.priorlearning.ie/news-events/...
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Register for the RPL Digital Badge: Starting March 2026 | Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I was delighted to contribute to discussions at this conference as 'theme holder' for one of many co-creation labs. Great to see @sharonlflynn.bsky.social take part in one of the panels and that academia was well-represented overall. Check it out!
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Great example of #collaboration across #technologicaluniversities #institutesoftechnology as part of @ntutorr.ie programme! Thanks to @carinaginty.bsky.social and #MoiraMaguire! Read some great stories on student partnership, empowerment, leadership etc at repository.brynmawr.edu/tlthe/vol1/i...
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Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education | Vol 1 | Iss 48
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Great to see latest facts & figures on HE students (in Ireland) at hea.ie/statistics/d... - really useful data complemented by dashboard to enable further exploration!
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Key Facts & Figures | Higher Education Authority
Key Facts & Figures for Ireland's publicly-funded Higher Education Institutions →
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Great signal / reflection on TNE development www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile....
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Code of good practice in TNE brings long-awaited clarity
The new code of good practice for transnational education provision adopted for the European region brings long-hoped-for clarity to one of the fastes...
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Looking forward to launch of the results of PGR @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social 2025 fieldwork today, and to sharing the update and redesign of the questionnaire for taught students - with next fieldwork Spring 2026. @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
What a wonderful line-up of speakers at the European RPL Network!
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Really interesting discussions so far and now this!
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Delighted to contribute to #EITEdTech25 discussions and to have @sharonlflynn.bsky.social 's expert perspectives as well
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Great to see outputs from the project "Improving Outcomes for Commuter Students" published today - www.transforminglearning.ie/resources-pu...
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Improving Outcomes for Commuter Students - findings - N-TUTORR
Improving Outcomes for Commuter Students - findings Findings from the project, "Improving Outcomes for Commuter Students" are shared here. These include a webinar update provided by Prof Liz Thomas in...
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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Delighted to be invited to frame the theme for one of the co-creation labs at #EITEdTech25 "Supporting teachers and educators in digital transition"
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
"Improving outcomes for commuter students" - launch of the report on 17 October 2025. www.transforminglearning.ie/resources-pu... Register for the event at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/35d52b...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Clear and unambiguous statement from @oflynnatu.bsky.social President of @atu-ie.bsky.social on the potential of Professorships in #technologicaluniversities across the country - www.rte.ie/news/educati...
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'Ludicrous' professors can't be appointed - ATU President
The inability of Technological Universities to appoint professors is causing significant regional imbalance that needs to be urgently addressed, according to the President of Atlantic Technological Un...
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Good to see @ntutorr.ie needs analysis paper "Unlocking Pathways" referenced in @qqireland.bsky.social 's consultation Green Paper on micro-credentials www.qqi.ie/sites/defaul... = evidence of ongoing impact?
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
A great opportunity for the right candidate - CEO of the Technological Universities Association (TUA) www.forvismazars.com/ie/en/servic...
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Technological Universities Association CEO | Forvis Mazars in Ireland - Forvis Mazars - Ireland
The Technological Universities Association (TUA) body is seeking an experienced candidate for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Technological Universities Association (TUA) is the collect...
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Absolutely agree with this sentiment!
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
What a wonderful selection of Dublin's uniqueness, eccentricity and joys! www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Gay Spar, the George’s Street Arcade, traffic junctions: 52 reasons to love Dublin right now
A celebration of the capital in all her current glory. The magic, the mischief and the unexpected moments that make Dublin one of the best little towns in the world
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Great news! Check out the latest updates following an extensive review process undertaken by a dedicated and widely representative working group.
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Looking forward to hearing of the outcomes of this (@ntutorr.ie originating) project to examine the experiences of commuter students. www.transforminglearning.ie #technologicaluniversities #institutesoftechnology
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Delighted to see consultation and communication about Ireland's consideration of the #globalrecognitionconvention - thanks to #DFHERIS and @qqireland.bsky.social for an important approach and logical development for Ireland
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The Interoperability Framework provides really valuable insights into the issues underpinning cross-border learning and collaboration - very helpful for #EuropeanUniversityAlliances #technologicaluniversities #institutesoftechnology. See education.ec.europa.eu/focus-topics...
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Interoperability framework: innovating cross-border learning and collaboration in higher education
The European higher education interoperability framework is set to build a interconnected education ecosystem.
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Great first day of inaugural #IAIE (Irish Association for International Education) conference. Scan the QR for details!
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Look out for the Irish Association for International Education (IAIE) inaugural conference, 'Internationalisation in Higher Education – Looking to the Future', at South East Technological University, Waterford Campus, on June 12th & 13th. For further information see: www.setu.ie/iaie
Poster of keynote speakers for conference. They are Professor Elspeth Jones (Leeds Beckett University), Dr Anthony Manning (University of Kent), Andrew J. Gordon (DA Global Access Network).
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Look out for the Irish Association for International Education (IAIE) inaugural conference, 'Internationalisation in Higher Education – Looking to the Future', at South East Technological University, Waterford Campus, on June 12th & 13th. For further information see: www.setu.ie/iaie
Poster of keynote speakers for conference. They are Professor Elspeth Jones (Leeds Beckett University), Dr Anthony Manning (University of Kent), Andrew J. Gordon (DA Global Access Network).
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Another valuable analysis of student progression - good to note overall progress AND identify areas for continued focus. Data on transfer to another institution is an informative enhancement. hea.ie/2025/04/09/l...
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Latest Student Progression data reveals vast majority of new entrants progress to the following academic year | Higher Education Authority
Almost 90% of 2022/23 new entrants progress to the following academic year, while the vast majority of entrants go on to complete their qualifications in →
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I've fallen across a real gem in terms of entertainment and nostalgia (old now if not always?) with Covers in the Piano Room at the BBC.... Both wonderful and surprising 😁
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Check out the first ten strategic horizon-scanning reports at www.ndln.ie
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Really delighted to see the official launch of the #NationalDigitalLeadershipNetwork #NDLN www.ndln.ie
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Lawrie @lawriephipps.co.uk · 25/03/2025
And finally
a two panel cartoon - the first panel is a hand hovering over two buttons. The buttons read "help people" and "buy edtech". The second panel is a man mopping sweat from his brow and looking really worried. implying he does not which button to push.
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Good overview of the national Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education project and showcase event #RPL #VNIFL www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ8O... www.priorlearning.ie
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RPL in 2025: Outcomes, Reflections & Next Steps
YouTube video by Recognition of Prior Learning
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Sean O'Reilly @seanoreillytua.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Delighted to be here at #AHEAD conference, great introduction by Dara Ryder, and now keynote with Anna Lawson
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Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
www.atu.ie/news/stateme... @atu-ie.bsky.social
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Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award - Atlantic Technological University
Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award.
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StudentSurvey.ie @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
StudentSurvey.ie is currently under review, and this video provides the latest updates on the redevelopment of a new taught survey for 2026. Stay tuned for more updates!
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