Dr Rory O’Sullivan

María Corina Machado’s Nobel prize will be widely welcomed by those committed to democracy and human rights in Latin America, where autocracies have lately advanced econ.st/4h2zvWJ

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"The conference discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in tackling our shared challenges and unlocking opportunity for workers across the island" -
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The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option Ireland should celebrate its universities, but further education and apprenticeships need to be placed on a more equal footing

The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’ Companies increasingly using IT filters to reject job applications, conference hears

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

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CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection The majority of CAO applicants were offered one of their top three preferences

It is interesting to see the reaction to random selection why it applies to LC apps. No mention of the fact that this is normal for FET apps. CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection @napdie.bsky.social

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Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system? There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert

Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system? @napdie.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social

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The evolution of famine in Gaza, in maps and charts For the first time, catastrophic levels of hunger have been confirmed in the strip

The recent deterioration in the strip has been swift. But the declaration of famine will probably change little on the ground

Our EdD Year 2 Class Rep making a presentation to Prof Aileen Kennedy

Prof Aileen Kennedy facilitating a discussion

Students chatting during our EdD BBQ

Great energy at this year’s @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s.
A highlight: @profaileenk.bsky.social on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind.
📢 Applications for ‘26 open soon @dcugradstudies.bsky.social

DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow!

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Beyond the points race: PLC course changed artist's life With more than 66,000 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students waiting to get their results on Friday, it's important to remember the points race is not the only path to your chosen career.

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‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people Most Leaving Cert students set to receive third level offers later this month

‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

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@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023.
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Former Irish President (and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) says it is her view that genocide is being committed by Israel - she’s called for sanctions and a suspension of arms trade with Israel.

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Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points

Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

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Populists trying to 'buy elections' in Ireland are unlikely to succeed says Limerick Mayor @moranjohna.bsky.social in comments made at this week's Martin McEvoy conference, hosted by the School of Law and Government in our All Hallows campus.
Read @irishtimes.com coverage here: launch.dcu.ie/42Fwu9v

Enda Kenny

DCU Chancellor Brid Horan, Iar-Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Fionnuala Kenny and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the Honorary Conferring of Mr Enda Kenny.

Enda Kenny receives his honorary doctorate from DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh and DCU Chancellor Brid Horan.

Enda Kenny

DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
He joins noted figures from politics, sport, literature and industry in receiving this award from DCU.
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‘Let’s be guided by the principles of democracy, the promise of devolution, impact and delivery. Empower our communities and deliver tangible benefits for all our citizens,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social concluded. 3/3

There are ‘concerns’ that populist figures may target the position for ‘electoral gain’, @moranjohna.bsky.social said.
But ‘democracy ultimately has to take its course & be at the forefront. In Limerick, a participatory approach reflected the will of the people’ when it came to electing a mayor 2/3

Dublin faces complex challenges in areas such as housing, congestion and infrastructure, he said.
‘The path to establishing a directly elected Dublin mayor will not be straightforward,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social said in a keynote address at the annual Martin McEvoy conference in DCU All Hallows 1/3

Delighted to attend the Martin McEvoy Conference in DCU All Hallows Campus today @dcuioe.bsky.social @justinrami.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

Looking forward to this webinar from Maynooth University on the 30th anniversary of the White Paper in Education. It was the first time Further Education was used in an Irish government document @dcuioe.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

Professor Anne Looney at DCU FETRC Lecture series.

FETRC Director Justin Rami at DCU FETRC Lecture series.

Professor Rory O'Sullivan at DCU FETRC Lecture series.

A fascinating and Informative Lecture on the present and future direction of Further Education by @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social colleague Prof Rory O'Sullivan
@roryosullivan23.bsky.social at @dcuioe.bsky.social | @justinrami.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social