Irish Universities Association

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh ☘️ We’re celebrating University Research on Irish Language and Culture for #SeachtainNaGaeilge At a point in time when the Irish language was in serious decline, the Irish Folklore Commission set out to collect audio and film recordings, manuscripts and rare printed materials to document the older cultural patterns and practices of Ireland. This UNESCO recognised rare collection is housed at University College Dublin (UCD) and many items are now digitised, providing a precious resource for researchers, artists and the public. In this video we meet celebrated musician Éamonn Cagney, who is a UCD Joseph Hassett Bursary Winner, currently conducting research with audio and texts on percussion in folk tradition from the National Folklore Collections. https://lnkd.in/eKZiFwPR  #SeachtainNaGaeilge #IrishCulture #IrishUniversities #UniversityResearch UCD Research, Gaeltacht UCD, UCD Global Centre for Irish Language & Culture

We’re celebrating University Research on Irish Language and Culture for #SeachtainNaGaeilge 🇮🇪 Pobal na Nae istigh: Pobal na Gaeilge agus an tAontas Eorpach is a University College Dublin Centre for Global Irish/ School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore project bringing Irish-language practitioners and members of the public together to discuss language policy and practice with regards to Irish. The project will contribute to the ongoing debate on Ireland’s place in, and the future of, the EU. Funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland, Ireland Communicating Europe Initiative. Dr Connor McCabe leads the project and is an Ad Astra Fellow specialising in Modern Irish and linguistic structure. To learn more about Dr McCabe and his work visit: https://lnkd.in/eiRSnvsQ #SeachtainNaGaeilge #IrishLanguage #IrishCulture #IrishUniversities #UniversityResearch UCD Research, Gaeltacht UCD, UCD Global Centre for Irish Language & Culture

📢 The Latest IUA Bulletin – March 2025 is here! Stay informed with quick, bite-sized updates on our latest work and events. This edition looks at the Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions promotional webinar on the 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship call, plus updates from MicroCreds, EURAXESS Ireland, and more! Read more👇

The upcoming 'Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 Call' promotional webinar hosted by Dr Jane Carrigan will feature:  🔹 Iratxe Garcia-Bayona – Project Officer, European Research Executive Agency (REA).  🔹 Dr Tobias Engel – Senior Lecturer & MSCA Supervisor, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).  🔹 Dr Sarah Josefine Schaefer – MSCA Fellow, UL Research Join us on March 26th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Irish time)   🔗 Sign up today:  https://lnkd.in/ee5dagEw Supported by Research Ireland

📢 The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office are hosting a zoom webinar on the MSCA 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship call on Wednesday 26 March. If you are applying with an Ireland based organisation or supporting applicants who are - this is the webinar for you! The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships provide PhD holders with funding to conduct research abroad, gain new skills, and advance their careers. Eligible applicants apply with a host organisation in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, which can be a university, research institution, business, or other entity. This webinar will provide an overview of the 2025 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call, the eligibility criteria, and key features. It will feature a speaker from the European Commission, as well as perspectives from a successful awardee and supervisor. It is open to researchers applying, or intending to apply, with an Ireland-based institution, as well as supervisors and research support staff from academic and non-academic organisations in Ireland. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship call will open on 08 May with a deadline of 10 September 2025. The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office is supported by Research Ireland and jointly operated with the Irish Universities Association. Event Date: March 26th, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Irish time) Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dijatnNF

Seachtain na Gaeilge is an annual international festival promoting the Irish language and culture.🇮🇪 In celebration of this, we’re exploring some fascinating research which looks at a variety of subjects such as Modern Irish and language policy, Irish Folklore and more... University College Dublin Library houses rare texts such as the original 17th century manuscript of The Great Book of Irish Genealogies, the largest surviving body of Irish genealogical lore. Irish language scripts inform our perceptions of early Irish history.📚  Prof Meidhbhín Ní Úrdail is a world expert in Ireland's vernacular written tradition from medieval times to the 19th century and contemporary Irish writing heritage. She works closely with manuscripts from UCD Special Collections with archaeologists, historians, linguists, etymologists, genealogists, writers and musicians to provide context through these sources. Click here to learn more about Prof Meidhbhín Ní Úrdail's work ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR9-Afxr #SeachtainNaGaeilge #IrishLanguage #IrishCulture #IrishUniversities UCD Research Gaeltacht UCD, UCD Global Centre for Irish Language & Culture UCD Library

🎓 Experiencing MicroCreds! I have recently completed the Driving Performance with AI and Analytics micro-credential at the Trinity Business School, with the support of the Irish Universities Association, and what a fantastic experience it has been. Having spent the last number of years working to expand micro-credentials as lifelong learning opportunities in Ireland through our work here at MicroCreds, it was invaluable to go through the process myself. These flexible, skills-focused courses are a game-changer for upskilling and professional development. It was fascinating to experience first-hand the impact of micro-credentials—both from a learner’s perspective and in shaping the future of education and work. This course is open currently for applications for the next intake in June 2025, and is also eligible for the Higher Education Authority Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy. You can find out more at: https://lnkd.in/enxP-CGB #LifelongLearning #MicroCreds #Upskilling #HigherEd

'My Thesis in 180 Seconds' (MT180) competition is back for its 2025 edition, and we’re inviting all PhD students from Irish institutions to participate 🇫🇷   This competition allows PhD students to present their thesis in 3 minutes, in French, to a general and non-specialist audience. 📅 Date: May 30, 2025 📍 Location: University of Galway, Ireland 🔴 Deadline to apply: April 12, 2025 🔗 More info & application form: https://lnkd.in/eGKyqjFY 🏆 The 1st prize winner will also have the opportunity to participate in the international MT180 final in Bucharest (Romania) from October 1-3, 2025. In partnership with the Association of Franco-Irish Studies (AFIS) and the Embassy of France in Ireland

The representation of women in the Professoriate, will not occur unless the university pays attention to gender representation in the ‘academic pipeline’. University of Galway has accelerated action through a focus on the overall academic pipeline, which has achieved a notable increase of more than 10% across all three of their senior academic grades between 2015/16 and 2022/23. HEA Figures: Percentage Increase/Decrease in Female Academic Staff 2015/16 - 2022/23. University of Galway 🟢 Professor: + 14.4% 🟢 Associate Professor: + 55.7% 🟢 Senior Lecturer: + 13.5% This accelerated improvement in gender balance within the academic pipeline has been achieved through targeted efforts, including a review of the actual promotion process itself, introduction of the University of Galway Preparation for Academic Advancement (PAA) programme, as well as other mentoring and coaching programmes, and careful monitoring of recruitment and promotions data. Higher Education Authority, University of Galway EDI #IWD #IWD2025

🗣️ We're highlighting how IUA Universities #AccelerateAction. ➡️ Maynooth University is #AcceleratingAction by increasing the representation of women at senior academic levels. 🎓 Women are significantly under-represented at Professor (Professor A) level and to address this, Maynooth University secured four new and additional Senior Academic Leadership Initiative Professor A posts in areas where women have historically been under-represented including: Computer Science, Climate Justice, Intersectional Humanities, and Physics. These posts were noted by Maynooth University President, Professor Eeva Leinonen, as being “critical for a fast-growing and ambitious research-intensive University”. https://lnkd.in/eZFWUyac Maynooth University Equality, Diversity & Inclusion