Irish Universities Association

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Well would you look at that... My Uni Life series 2 is back on our screens🤭
The series follows students as they navigate the highs, hurdles and everything in between throughout their university life. 👀Catch it tomorrow, Saturday at 15:10 on RTÉ One!

Did you know the De Chastelain Scholarship Programme supports the development of research connections between Ireland and Canada 🇨🇦 and is open to applicants from all disciplines. Find out more and apply via ⬇️
www.icuf.ie/scholarships...

Missed our ‘SMEs + Universities: Ways to Engage’ event with Enterprise Ireland?
You can now watch back the full event, or catch individual speaker clips on our website - www.iua.ie/events/smes-...

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Paul Johnston: Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Scientists and Innovators: The IUA - Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Scholarship Scheme

💡Supporting the Next Generation of Irish Scientists and Innovators: www.iua.ie/press-releas...

As 2025 draws to a close, Paul Johnston reflects on a year of purpose and progress for Ireland’s universities, and on stepping into the role at a time when higher education and research are clearly recognised as central to Ireland’s future.
Read more👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/year-p...

Meet the pioneers who are driving change with their groundbreaking research.📊 🔎 Watch 'Three Minute Thesis' videos from 7 PhD Researchers across Ireland - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

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Almudena is using pH-responsive polymersomes to develop smarter, more targeted treatments for glioblastoma! Meet the Researchers who are challenging the status quo 👉 www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

Did you know that 'Speak Out' is one of the tools available for reporting negative behaviour or abuse in Higher Education. The anonymous data gathered helps institutions improve their responses and prevent future incidents.

Geoscience meets climate action! PhD Researcher Rioko Moscardini, at @ucdresearch.bsky.social , is researching Triassic reservoirs, exploring their potential to support geothermal energy as Ireland moves toward net-zero.

PhD Researcher Kevin Murray is uncovering how the endocannabinoid system could improve pain management and change lives.
🔎 See how PhD researchers like Kevin are tackling real-world challenges - www.iua.ie/events/three...

@uniofgalway.bsky.social

UL PhD Researcher and 'Three Minute Thesis' winner EmmaJude Lyons is designing customised breast prostheses to give women post-mastectomy more comfort, confidence, and choice.
😯 Click here to discover more groundbreaking research - iua.ie/events/three...

@unioflimerick.bsky.social

Meet Gerard Gallagher and Pal!
Gerard leads the @maynoothuniversity.ie Access Programme (MAP) Student Advisory Service. Through MAP, students receive academic, personal, social and financial support to help them thrive in college.📚
👉 Find out more about Gerard's work - www.iua.ie/generation-a...

This is a major step for Ireland’s research future, supporting world-class discovery and enterprise partnerships.

New €750m 'Inspire fund' can turn ideas into economic activity Ireland’s greatest resource is not oil or minerals. It is our people and their ideas. But here is the truth: When it comes to research investment, Ireland lags behind.

IUA strongly advocated for, and very much welcomes, the Government’s new national INSPIRE programme - a transformative €750m investment in research infrastructure over five years.
www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

You can now watch back the IUA 'Three Minute Thesis' National Final ⏰
Seven outstanding PhD presentations, each delivered in just three minutes!
👉 Playback link: youtube.com/watch?v=qFFC...

'Three Minute Thesis' winner EmmaJude Lyons, from @unioflimerick.bsky.social brought her research to Newstalk Breakfast this morning!🎙️
Click here and listen back to the conversation 👉 link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGQ2Qz8mAHY2

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 IUA 'Three Minute Thesis' National Final! 🎉
🏆 Overall Winner: EmmaJude Lyons from @unioflimerick.bsky.social
🥈 Runner-Up: Almudena Moreno-Borrallo from @tcddublin.bsky.social
🌟 Audience Choice Award: Aine Gorman from @ucc.ie

Today at 1:30pm seven of Ireland’s brightest PhD researchers will take to the stage at the Royal Irish Academy to compete for the national title - each sharing years of research in just three minutes!
There’s still time to register 👉https://iua.ie/3minutethesis

It all comes down to this👀 Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 1:30pm for the IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ National Final, where Ireland’s brightest young researchers share their ideas in just 3 minutes! 👉Save your seat www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

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See Ireland’s brightest PhD researchers compete live on Wednesday, November 19th, at 1:30pm!
Join us in person or online for the IUA Three Minute Thesis National Final 😁
Save your spot now - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

@uniofgalway.bsky.social

"Looking back, I’m so grateful I listened as it has opened doors I never thought would be accessible." - DCU Student, Eve Meehan, shares how the HEAR scheme supported her journey to college!
👉Click here to read full interview - iua.ie/generation-a...

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An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes! The IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition is on Wednesday, November 19th. 👉 Visit www.iua.ie/3minutethesis to meet the finalists and register to save your seat!

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🧑‍🎓Every student deserves the chance to succeed in higher education but for some, the journey starts with barriers. Over the coming weeks and months, we’ll share stories from students, graduates, and staff to show the real impact of access!
🔗 See more - www.iua.ie/generation-a...

Join us in the Royal Irish Academy on Nov 19th for the national ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition😄
Click here and register to attend the event or, to watch online
👉 www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

@tcddublin.bsky.social @trinityresearch.bsky.social

Who will win this years ‘Three Minute Thesis’? Experience some of Ireland's brightest PhD students going head-to-head in the 2025 Competition!
Join us on Nov 19th and vote in the ‘audience choice’ award!
👉Save your spot - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

@unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social

Megan has gone from winning ‘Tell It Straight’ to speaking on the European stage - now DCU’s Megan Griffiths takes on the IUA Three Minute Thesis Final! Don’t miss your chance to be there and celebrate the future of Irish research! Register: iua.ie/3minutethesis @iua-official.bsky.social

The #UnmuteConsent campaign empowers students to learn more about consent and speak out against unacceptable behaviour.
Together, we can create a culture where respect and responsibility are the norm. Visit unmuteconsent.ie

We want to remind all in Higher Education that through raising awareness and encouraging dialogue, we can play a collective role in ensuring our campuses are spaces of respect and dignity for all. Speak up and #UnmuteConsent.

👉 unmuteconsent.ie

See the ideas and Researchers shaping Ireland! Join us on Nov 19th for Three Minute Thesis National Final, where 7 brilliant PhD students go head-to-head presenting a captivating summary of their thesis!
Register now to be part of the audience: www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

@ucddublin.bsky.social