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The 2026 Register of Electors for the Seanad Γireann Higher Education constituency will be published on 1 June 2026.
The deadline for applications for the 2027 Register is 26 February 2027. The 2027 Register of Electors will be published on 1 June 2027.
The deadline to register for the Seanad Γireann Higher Education Constituency is this Thursday, 26 February.
Head to seanadvoter.ie to claim your vote now! π³οΈ
You are eligible to register if you: are an Irish citizen, are 18 years or older & hold a degree from a designated institution π«
Thank you to everyone who participated in the webinar and good luck to all applicants! β¨
π As a reminder, deadline for the 2026 Travelling Doctoral Studentships is Friday, 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
π» Did you miss the webinar? Email awards@nui.ie and we will send you the recording of the event.
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We hosted a webinar about the 2026 NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships this week, giving an overview of the award.π
Tadgh Connery of @ucc.ie gave a presentation on his experience with the Travelling Doctoral Studentship, with tips on how best to prepare a candidate's application. π
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Register now: tinyurl.com/22hvdpru
If you have any questions, please contact awards@nui.ie
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Interested in applying for the NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships 2026? π
Join us for an information webinar with current NUI TDS awardee Tadgh Connery, a final-year PhD student at @ucc.ie's School of Applied Psychology to learn more.
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Wednesday, 18 February, 1:30 pm
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π₯Ό The special White Coat Ceremony marks a medical studentβs transition from the classroom to full-time clinical training,
π«Ά Wishing you all the best on the next stage of your journey.
Born 100 years ago today. They don't make them like they used to. Former Chancellor of National University of Ireland graduate of @ucddublin.bsky.social and founder of Institute of Public Administration Garret Fitzgerald
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Did you know the Seanad Γireann electorate has expanded?
π’ Donβt miss your chance to be added to the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Γireann Higher Education constituency π’
Reminder to register before 26 February!
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This weekend RCSI celebrated its annual Teddy Bear Hospital in aid of Oscar's Kids Ireland.
Over 600 children brought teddies for check-ups and surgical procedures. The children were able to explore 16 stations including xβray, dentistry, phlebotomy and mental health.
www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
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Warmest congratulations to Assistant Professor Alan Seltzer, who has been named this yearβs recipient of the F.G. Houtermans Award by the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG).
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Cork University Business School joins top 1% of global business schools
EQUIS accreditation recognises academic excellence alongside engagement with industry, internationalisation and research quality.
ππ University College Dublin has placed 38th in the latest QS World University Rankings for Europe.
Continuing to be ranked among the continentβs top universities, this year UCD rose 13 places in the rankings.
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Participants from Womenβs Collective Ireland (WCI) Ronanstown, along with 319 Transition Year (TY) students from schools across Leinster, today graduated from the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme at MU. π
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Congratulations to two researchers at University of Galway who have secured prestigious funding support through the European Research Council (ERC) to progress projects on next-generation 3D printing and hydrogel pain relief therapy. π
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UCD-co-led research into AI's influence on democracy awarded seed funding
π³οΈπ€ Many congratulations to Associate Professor Stefan MΓΌller of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations on securing a Una Europa seed funding grant for the project Democracy and AI.
π @stefanmueller.bsky.social @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social @unaeuropa.bsky.social
β‘οΈ Click here for more information about the grant: NUI Awards - Travelling Doctoral Studentships | National University of Ireland www.nui.ie/awards/Trave...
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To mark 100 years of partnership between NUI and the French Embassy in Ireland, one NUI-French Embassy in Ireland Travelling Doctoral Studentship will be offered among the four studentships for 2026.
Deadline for applications is 6 March 2026 π
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In 2026, the maximum value of a full Travelling Doctoral Studentship will be β¬33,000 per annum to include a stipend of β¬25,000 and a contribution towards fees of up to β¬8,000, where appropriate.
4 Travelling Doctoral Studentships will be on offer in 2026.
The 2026 NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentship (TDS) Scheme is now open for applications π
The NUI TDS are one of the Universityβs longest running competitions and support students in the NUI federal system when undertaking postgraduate research abroad or travelling abroad for their research π
NUI is proudly celebrating 100 years of cooperation with the French Embassy in Ireland in 2026. To mark this anniversary, this yearβs NUI Awards will include two special awards;
π΅NUI-French Embassy in Ireland Travelling Doctoral Studentship
π΄France Excellence and NUI Research Residency Grant
NUI Awards π
Take a look at what NUI Awards are on offer in 2026:
π’ NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships in Humanities and Social Sciences & Sciences and Engineering
βͺ NUI Grant Scheme for Early Career Academics
π NUI Denis Donoghue Award
π‘ NUI Grants towards Scholarly Publications
For more: β¬οΈ
πβοΈ Two UCD projects have been named winners at this yearβs SATLE Impact Awards, which celebrate initiatives that deliver real, demonstrable impact in teaching and learning across Irish higher education.
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NUI's first newsletter of 2026 is now live π°
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It is with great pride that we announce our new Library is to be named in memory of Dr Karen Guinee, a medicine graduate of University of Galway, who died in 2006. She is remembered as a gifted and compassionate alumna who completed her education and training as a doctor with distinction.
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We were delighted to welcome over 350 future healthcare and health sciences leaders to our 2026 Open Day!
Prospective students explored life at RCSI with interactive workshops, campus tours and talks from educators and current students.
Learn more π rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
ππ Three UCD-led projects will receive a share of β¬3 million in funding to support mental health research in Ireland. The investment will fund ten projects in total, advancing research in areas including youth mental health, adult ADHD, womenβs mental health, and loneliness among older people.
12.01.2026 16:38 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0Visual reading 'The European Charlemagne Youth Prize 2026' and 'Apply now'.
Are you young and dedicated to changing the world?
The European Charlemagne Youth Prize celebrates the powerful work that young people do that makes a lasting impact on Europeβs future.
Apply before 2 February: link.europa.eu/cTCyTV