Joe O'Hara

Picture of two players competing at shinty

Shinty in Albert College Park, Dublin #celticconnections

Thanks @garethoconnor.bsky.social - very interesting & challenging

Meta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams When Meta embedded AI bots in its apps, even students in the most remote corners of Colombia gained access. But rather than boosting learning, it’s getting in the way.

Isn't it about time we actually did some work to address the potentially devastating impact of AI across the educational continuum? We seem to be falling into the trap again of allowing the tech take the lead without challenging their rationale or it's implications restofworld.org/2025/colombi...

Yep - actually just bought The Grace Year for a family member this morning based on a recommendation here.

How Scientific Empires End And what it means for America

This is brilliant- terrifying, frustrating & enraging - but brilliant. It is also a warning to anyone interested in research. Unless there is a focus on maintaining broad cultural support for all types of research catastrophic change can happen rapidly www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...

I think I'd probably find the whole notion of banning kids from social media easier to swallow if adults accepted that it is also obviously driving them mad.

Very sorry to hear this. His programme was one of those that often started in the background but pulled you in with the sheer diversity and quality of conversation about an enormous range of arts related topics.

Well as someone who has followed his career for 11 minutes I think I can confidently state that he will be a champion

I am now a F2 expert - having recently moved in from 48 hour obsession with the heptathlon

EUA Board calls for a resolution to the challenging situation facing Serbian universities EUA - European University Association

EUA Board expresses grave concern about the current challenges faced by higher education institutions in #Serbia and extends support for all institutions and individuals that have been, or continue to be, adversely affected.
🔗 📝 Read our full statement buff.ly/c0cANNF

Delighted to see this. Our colleagues were subjected to a campaign of vilification & threats based on unsubstantiated and deliberately misleading accounts. It is good to see a public reaffirmation of their professionalism & integrity.

DCU welcomes decision by Press Council to uphold complaints about two SPHE articles The complaint was in relation to two articles by Gript about a postgraduate diploma course.

The Press Council upheld a previous decision from the Press Ombudsman regarding the Gript articles.
http://jrnl.ie/6769268

Wordsworth and Coleridge at the Coldplay gig

Dan and Joe at Celtic

Celtic Football Stadium

Celtic Football Club

Another week, another game, another city & a 4-0 win !!!!

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴: Seligman's PERMA model provides one framework to explain what supports Teacher Educators to persist despite the ongoing pressures they face. #EduSci ‪@esai-irl.bsky.social‬

If you a post grad working on your #PhD or #EdD focussed on education governance - do make contact. We have a small community of practice over on FB for support, sharing, networking - we would love to hear from you! #UKEdGovs #PhDSky

The EU’s next long-term budget must support ambitious and independent programmes for education, research and innovation EUA - European University Association

Erasmus+ is a major tool for improving the quality of education and supporting European priorities. For the next #MFF, it is of utmost importance that @euerasmusplus.bsky.social keeps its structure as a comprehensive programme addressing mobility + collaboration.
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Commission draft proposal for FP10 leaked Collaborative research in Horizon Europe is set to be rebranded after 2028 and will be managed through a “steering mechanism” and a “competitiveness coordination tool” which will be detailed in the re...

Leaked FP10 draft shows promise for SSH: society’s role in shaping Europe’s research agenda is recognised. Continued engagement is vital. @eassh.bsky.social is leading the way,let’s keep pushing for a future where SSH drives inclusive, democratic innovation. #FP10 sciencebusiness.net/news/plannin...

📢 @weraedresearch.bsky.social & GERA invite proposals for international symposia at GERA 2026 in Munich 🇩🇪 on the theme “Disruptions.” Travel funding available for one symposium led by WERA members from low GDP countries. Details: weraonline.org/call-for-int... #WERA #GERA #EducationalResearch

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Live Aid DVD

I knew keeping my DVD player was a good idea . Now for a night of nostalgia!

🔋 Prof. Kevin Ryan @unioflimerick.bsky.social, is pioneering safer, cheaper, scalable battery tech.
🇮🇪 Ireland’s researchers are world-class, but without long-term investment, we risk falling behind.
Read our proposal ‘Research Infrastructure & Talent Development Fund’: www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

I've probably spent enough to have shares in Croke Park at this stage. Another week, another triumph?

Just spent two inspiring days in Salamanca with @mbrowndcu.bsky.social at an International seminar on Educational Quality, Equity & Social Justice—sharing insights on ILSAs and our work on the EVIDENCE and CRITERIA projects.

What Can We Learn From Cross‐Cultural Comparisons of Professional Development? Professional Development Ecosystems in Ireland and Turkey This comparative study explores the professional development (PD) landscapes of educators in Ireland and Turkey, exploring their respective needs, expectations, challenges and levels of satisfaction ...

Very happy to share our new open-access article in the European Journal of Education. It explores how PD systems are shaped and experienced in Ireland and Turkey through a cross-cultural lens. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #educationalresearch

ECER 2025 will take place at the University of Belgrade. EERA's OPEN LETTER regarding the peaceful protests in Serbia: “The peaceful student demonstrations in Serbia, advocating for democracy, freedom of speech and
control of corruption, represent core European values.”...

A research, education and innovation partnership for Europe’s competitiveness EUA - European University Association

Research, innovation, education and skills are not only the keys to Europe’s competitiveness, but essential elements for protecting Europe’s social model and security on our continent.

🔗 Read our position at buff.ly/qWYCvGG

#EUcompetitiveness

Back again #upthedubs

Many congratulations @yurgos.bsky.social . A wonderful topic for an IRN . Looking forward to seeing what emerges from your work. @weraedresearch.bsky.social

It's why Marty on Lyric is the only option for a sane transition into the day