IFUT welcomes the budget, which features a reduction in student fees— a positive step for students and families — but calls for urgent, sustained investment to properly fund higher education. 👉 ifut.ie/content/ifut... #HigherEd #EducationFunding #IFUT

Based on our report into global higher education for @eduinternational.bsky.social. This work by @ifut.bsky.social members at Maynooth University was fantastic.

📢 IFUT Pre-Budget Submission 2026 is out.

Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform

🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...

#Budget2026 #HigherEd

Great to see John from the @IFUT_TCD branch presenting at the Trinity College induction day 📚👏
Joining IFUT means standing together for fairness, respect & better conditions in higher education.
👉 Apply here: www.ifut.ie/content/memb...
#IFUT #UnionStrong #HigherEd

✊ School secretaries & caretakers are not “second-class staff.”
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.

IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.

Solidarity across the movement.

👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...

📢 IFUT continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protection of education.
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.

🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition

📣 Ireland has no legal right to union recognition/collective bargaining.

Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.

✍️petition: respectatwork.ie

#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social

At the 2025 ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference, IFUT President Dr Michael Hinds moved a powerful motion on the urgent need for public investment in higher education and protection for the wellbeing of educators.
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity

🏘️❗️The housing crisis affects us all—and hits workers hardest.

The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.

📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm

Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof

Our General Secretary @frank-jones123.bsky.social is attending the @eisunion.bsky.social 179th AGM in Aviemore.

Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education

IFUT & AMLÉ have signed a historic MoU, formalising solidarity between staff & students in higher ed. United by shared values, we’ll campaign together for dignity, equity & publicly funded education. As allies, we’re stronger. #EducationForAll #Solidarity #IFUT #AMLÉ

On June 4th, ICTU is organising a national moment of reflection to mark the UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.

This includes a reflection on the impact of conflict on children, including in Gaza.

A one-minute pause will take place at 1:05 PM.

#UNDay #4June #Gaza #ICTU

Who won?😉

📢 Did you know IFUT is the only union in Ireland exclusively organising workers in Higher Education?

Whether you're a lecturer, tutor, researcher, librarian or TA—IFUT is here to protect your rights

💪 Join us: www.ifut.ie
Because together, we are stronger
#HigherEd #IFUT #AcademicWork #UnionStrong

Ireland-US scholarship provider Fulbright Ireland removes DEI references from website in wake of Trump measures A commission supporting educational collaboration between Ireland and the US has removed references to ­diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from its ­website since Donald Trump became US president f...

Very concerning, full clarity required!

www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

Academic Matters - What's changed? Thank you for taking our survey.

We’ve hit 500 responses – help us reach 1,000.

IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH

Have your say. Share widely

#HigherEd #UnionStrong

That's a wrap from #IFUTADC2025
Don't forget to take our Academic Matters - What's changed survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH

Prof Michael Hinds, incoming @ifut President for the next two years, addresses ADC today with a strong message of solidarity and renewal. We look forward to his leadership. #IFUTADC #UnionLeadership #Solidarity

General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025

General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025

Fiona’s dedication, integrity, and tireless advocacy have left a lasting mark on IFUT and all those she supported. We thank her sincerely and wish her the very best in the next chapter. #IFUT #UnionSolidarity #ThankYouFiona

General Secretary Frank Jones presented a token of appreciation to Fiona Lee, Assistant General Secretary, on the occasion of her retirement.

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025

Motion Passed #IFUTADC2025