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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How are research staff at UCD getting on with their PIs? This summer we asked, and 82 researchers answered. Over the next few posts we'll share what they told us: Thank you to everyone who took part. #UCD #ResearchStaff #Postdocs #EarlyCareerResearchers #SIPTU

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

While we continue our campaign for a recognised teaching qualification for postdocs, you may find this useful in the meantime: This course runs for 10 weeks, starting on 5 October 2026, and is free of charge. Registration closes on 24 September 2026. forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Postdoc Appreciation Week: Celebrate with us. You are invited to a lunch walk at #UCD

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join the UCD RSA -SIPTU for a cinema event! We will watch AMERICONNED—a documentary exploring corporate greed, and the incredible force of solidarity. Thursday, 25th June 2026, 5:30 PM 📍THE TRAP (Lower ground floor of the Newman Building) #UCD #RSA #SIPTU #Americonned #postdoc

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It was wonderful to step away from the desks, connect with peers across campus, and build solidarity here at UCD yesterday. 🌳🚶‍♂️✨ #UCD #Postdoc #RSA #SIPTU #lunchwalk

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The 2025 Research Staff Association Survey is clear: a healthy research environment isn't a luxury — it's a necessity for innovation and well-being. #UCD #postdoc #SIPTU #RSA

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🌿 Postdocs & Research Staff — Let’s Take a Walk! Join us for a relaxed Lunch Walk to connect with fellow postdocs and research staff 🗓 28th May 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:00 📍 Meet at the Chess Garden We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ #UCD #PostdocLife #Siptu #RSA

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Advisory clinic for #SIPTU members. If you have any query or concern regarding your working conditions at #UCD, be it big or small, please contact us at siptu@ucd.ie to book a slot. Thursday, 21 May 2026, 2:30 – 3:30pm

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

42% of UCD Research Staff have not received a salary raise after a year or more at UCD — despite being on a payscale. That's a structural problem. Research staff keep universities running. It's time their pay reflected that. #RSA #SIPTU #ResearchStaff #UCD #FairPay #HigherEducation #mayday

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join SIPTU UCD for an insightful hybrid webinar as part of "Better in a Trade Union Week" to understand the shifting landscape of employment. #ucd #siptu #mayday #dublin #tradeunion

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

UCD SIPTU Members: Any query or concern regarding your working conditions at UCD? Next Advisory Clinic 16 April 2026, 2:30 – 3:30pm - SIPTU Meeting Room 527 📷 To book a slot, please email siptu@ucd.ie. #postdoc#rsa #ucd

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

UCD SIPTU Members 🚨 Any query or concern regarding your working conditions at UCD? Next Advisory Clinic is happening soon: 📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026 ⏰ 2:30 – 3:30pm 📍 5th floor, James Joyce Library Building 🚪 SIPTU Meeting Room 527 📩 To book a slot, please email siptu@ucd.ie. #postdoc #rsa #ucd

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

53% of #UCD Research Staff have no dedicated funding for conference travel outside of their PI's budget. Time to organise, contact us rsa@ucd.ie #postdoc #research #precarity #siptu

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Thanks to the more than 20 colleagues who took a break with us on lunch walk day. Great conversations and even better company! ✨ See you at the next one! #UCD #Siptu #PostdocLife"

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌿 Postdocs & Research Staff — Let’s Take a Walk! Join us for a relaxed Lunch Walk to connect with fellow postdocs and research staff 🗓 26th February 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:00 📍 Meet at the Chess Garden We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ #UCD #PostdocLife #Siptu

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Our latest survey reveals key issues that UCD Research Staff - including postdocs - are facing. 🫵We want to take these issues further and raise them to #UCD with the support of SIPTU reps, but we can’t do it alone – join RSA-SIPTU to make our voices heard. #postdoc #ireland #siptu www.ucd.ie/rsa/

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hi everyone, Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming Bachata Dance for Beginners class today! Date: 12 February 2026 Time: 17:00–18:30 Location: The Harmony Studio, Student Center #ucd #postdoc #siptu

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join us for Social Bachata Dance – Volume 2 (for Postdocs)! We’re bringing it back after the great response to the first event. 📅 12 February 2026 17:00–18:30 📍 The Harmony Studio Hosted by the #UCD Research Staff Association (RSA #SIPTU) 👉 Register via the QR code or this link: tinyurl.com/9vbxhc5z

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The RSA-SIPTU is working to make sure you and other PhD holders have transparent, fair rights and recognition, regardless of the title attached to your contract. #ucd #postdoc #siptu Reach out www.ucd.ie/rsa/committee/

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Social Bachata Dance for Beginners on 20th Jan and helped build our community! More community events coming soon! #UCD #RSA #SIPTU

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Join us for A Social Bachata Dance (for Beginners) — a fun, welcoming event where movement meets community! 📅 20th January 2026 ⏰ 17:00–18:30 📍 The Harmony Studio (Student Center) Hosted by the UCD Research Staff Association (RSA SIPTU) QR code or the link for registration. tinyurl.com/9vbxhc5z

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

📢 Join us! The #UCD Research Staff Association (RSA) – SIPTU, a #postdoc led committee dedicated to supporting research staff, is hosting its Annual General Meeting 🗓️ Tues 25 Nov | 🕔 17:15 📍 Meeting Room 5, UCD Village All postdocs, research assistants & research fellows are welcome! 📩 rsa@ucd.ie

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Advisory clinic for SIPTU members re workplace issues (BOOKING REQUIRED) siptu@ucd.ie - Thursday, 27 November 2025, 2:30 – 3:30pmhttps://tinyurl.com/2d2j3y6 #Dublin #UCD #SIPTU #Research #employee

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Reminder - Join us for a Social Cinema Event on Thursday organised by the UCD RSA-SIPTU. All welcome! #Solidarity #UCDResearch #SIPTU 20 Nov 2025, 19:00, Trapdoor Theatre. Sign up forms.gle/wpi9XmHm8NMv... #ucd

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UCD Research Staff Association - SIPTU @ucd-rsa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Your voice, your community, Don't miss Social Cinema Event! The UCD RSA-SIPTU invite you to connect with a special screening of Pride (2014). All welcome! #Solidarity #UCDResearch #SIPTU 20 Nov 2025, 19:00, Trapdoor Theatre. Sign up forms.gle/wpi9XmHm8NMv... #ucd

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