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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · Jun 3

We’ll be going live every day, sharing real-time updates, voices from the deck, and a front-row view of this historic voyage. Stay connected. Stay vigilant. Be a witness.

#FreedomFlotilla #BreakTheSiege #AllEyesOnDeck
#FreePalestine

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Jun 2

Planning to apply for #research #funding from the ERC?

From the next application rounds, expect changes to the:

• proposal structure
• evaluation process
• extra funding you can request
• eligibility for Starting & Consolidator #Grants (from 2027)

More 👇 europa.eu/!RPHWvv

Changes to the 2026 and 2027 Work Programmes

With the launch of the competitions for grants under ERC Work Programme 2026 in July of this year, several changes to the submission of applications and the evaluation of proposals will apply. The mai...

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · May 7

Delighted to be at #EARMA #INORMS2025 in Madrid with @maynoothuniversity.ie Research Development Office colleagues - @curlydeirdz.bsky.social will be hosting a stand about IRMPA and I'll be presenting a poster on gender and #HorizonEurope RMA supports.

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · May 3

Some great Pint Of Science events happening in Maynooth in May
pintofscience.ie/events/Mayno...

Maynooth events

Maynooth scientists and researchers share their discoveries with you

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Apr 30

Very happy to be attending the public launch of @maynoothuniversity.ie coordinated #Erasmus+ #CBHE SEED project led by Prof Bernie Grummell with partner Universities in Zambia and Malawi
@euerasmusplus.bsky.social

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DISCO: DNA based Infrastructure for Storage and COmputation. @disco-eu.bsky.social · Apr 14

A busy week for the DISCO lab! We were delighted to welcome Prof. Andrew Turberfield for a visit and a fascinating talk at the Hamilton Institute Seminar; and then to welcome over 30 schoolgirls and parents from the @maynoothuniversity.ie girls in STEM afterschool club to tour the labs and meet us.

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Horizon Europe @horizoneu.bsky.social · Apr 2

🔁European Innovation Council

It's here 🚀 The #EICSummit25 has officially begun!

Today we get to host our amazing EIC beneficiaries and provide exclusive trainings on a variety of topics.

Tune into the livestream starting at 10:00 CEST to follow along ➡️ youtu.be/m7zW7v1BkUA

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Apr 3

Well I have to say Im having a great time at #EICSUMMIT25 Some amazing products from the previous FET programme - from nature inspired soft robots iseedproject.eu to haptic feedback glasses which I tested out walking blindfolded from dotlumen.com

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Apr 1

So lovely to walk in a beautiful oasis of nature right in the middle of the mania of Brussels, lots of living creatures making a home in the city, birds plants, insects, abundant flowering Camellias, Magnolias, the beautiful smell of sweet Oleanthus. Pure bliss. All cities need botanic gardens!

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DISCO: DNA based Infrastructure for Storage and COmputation. @disco-eu.bsky.social · Apr 1

We will be at the #EICSUMMIT25 in Brussels 2nd to 3rd April looking forward to meeting colleagues and hearing from Europe's #HorizonEU innovators and an intro from Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva #DigNA #DNADataStorage

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David Stifter 🍵📄🦊 @davidstifter.bsky.social · Mar 8

I am having a cameo appearance in the Observer today: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

The gift of the gab: did an iron age brain drain bring Celtic to Ireland?

The rise of the precursor to the Irish language remains a historical mystery that linguists, geneticists and archaeologists continue to debate

www.theguardian.com

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Innovative Health Initiative @ihieurope.bsky.social · Mar 7

👀 Looking for a new role? If you are a scientist with project management experience, we want to hear from you! Join our team as a scientific project officer - apply before 03 April 2025. More info: www.ihi.europa.eu/job-opportun...
#ProjectManagement #ScienceJobs #Hiring #EUJobs

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Mar 8

Wishing a very happy #InternationalWomensDay to my @disco-eu.bsky.social #WomenInSTEM colleagues Dr Abeer Eshra @abeereshra.bsky.social Dr Tamara Aigner-Bognor and Dr Corina Boschert - its a pleasure to work with you on our @horizoneu.bsky.social #EUeic funded project on #DNADataStorage

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Creative Europe @creativeeurope.bsky.social · Mar 8

🚨 There's no Day of European Authors in March 2025...

But that’s because something even bigger is on the way! 📚

Get ready for a new chapter because news on the call are coming your way 🔜.
#StayTuned

Day of European Authors

The Day of European Authors celebrates European literature and encourages interest in reading. It inspires younger generations to explore the richness of European literature. It also promotes linguist...

culture.ec.europa.eu

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Mar 8

Fantastic to see #Erasmus+ here

Erasmus+ @euerasmusplus.bsky.social · Mar 5

In an uncertain world, the EU stands strong for values, freedom, democracy & you.

Our future depends on your skills.
We're developing a #UnionOfSkills built on 4 pillars.

📚Strong foundations
🚀Lifelong learning
🌍Recognised qualifications
💡Global talent

Want to know more? Link ⤵️

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Mar 4

It was researchers, predominantly working in public sector universities & laboratories, who developed many of the ideas & techniques that are now being used on a massive scale by the big tech companies.

Maria Leptin's (@marialep.bsky.social) speech @europarl.europa.eu erc.europa.eu/news-events/...

ERC President’s speech to the European Parliament's ITRE Committee

ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Mar 1

Are you an ERC grantee thinking about applying for Proof of Concept grant funding?

A gentle reminder: the next deadline for a call for proposals for funding is coming up soon on Thursday 13 March.

All the info 👇

Proof of Concept

Have you already received an ERC grant for your frontier research project and now want to explore the commercial or societal potential of your work? The ERC Proof of Concept Grant could be for you.

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Feb 25

Want to be an #intern at the ERC? Or know someone who would?

Applications for the October '25-February '26 session are open!

Discover the details 👉 traineeships.ec.europa.eu

When applying, don't forget to select the ERC ☑️ as your #1 choice 🧡.

#internship #traineeship #trainee #research #science

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Feb 7

Woo hoo! Lovely to have @erc.europa.eu posting here now ❤️🇪🇺 Hoping to see more #HorizonEU executive agencies soon #REA #CINEA #EISMEA #HADEA #EACEA

European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Feb 7

Hello, Bluesky! ☀️

We fund frontier research in Europe—bold ideas, unexpected discoveries and science that shapes the future. So it’s only fitting we’ve landed here. Sorry for being late.

Follow us for updates on ERC funding, research policy, and our grantees' discoveries.

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Nature @nature.com · Jan 24

Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X

https://go.nature.com/42tH8Ai

Bluesky’s science takeover: 70% of Nature poll respondents use platform

Roughly 6,000 readers answered our poll, with many declaring that Bluesky was nicer, kinder and less antagonistic to science than X.

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Jan 23

Snuggled up, first night at new home #RescueDogs #DogsTrust #HappyDogMom

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Jan 23

The Innovate for Ireland Programme 2025 Call is now open.
www.researchireland.ie/funding/inno...
EOI deadline: 19th February
Deadline: 19th March
Info webinar: 12th February researchireland-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Screenshot of funders page showing the call summary details

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Jan 23

Calling all #MaynoothUniversity Academics. Did you know the RDO is planning enhanced support for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows applying this year? If interested as a supervisor, please attend our webinar on February 12th (2pm) and encourage your candidate(s) to attend also. Contact RDO for details.

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Dr Kim Reilly @drkimreilly.bsky.social · Jan 17

If you are interested in #EUResearch and #HorizonEU then getting involved in a COST Action is highly recommended 🚀👇

COST @costprogramme.bsky.social · Jan 16

We wanted to make it easier for you to understand what opportunities are available depending on your age and location, and importantly if you can be reimbursed for your participation in a COST Action activity.

Check our new eligibility tool now: cost.eu/eligible/

#COSTactions #HorizonEU

Am I eligible? Find out what opportunities are available and if you can be reimbursed

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Innovative Health Initiative @ihieurope.bsky.social · Jan 16

📢 JUST LAUNCHED - IHI calls 9 & 10!
🪁 Call 9: innovative ideas linked to our strategic agenda ⚡
💡 Call 10:
✔️ #DigitalLabels for medtech 🏷️
✔️ Secondary use of data in the #EHDS 👩‍💻
✔️ #PFAS management in health 🌼
👉 europa.eu/!nCRtrP
#IHITransformingHealth #HorizonEU #EUResearch

IHI launches calls 9 & 10. Call 9 is an applicant-driven call with five topics aligned with the five specific objectives of the IHI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. Call 10 is looking for proposals on digital labels for medtech, secondary use of data in the EHDS, and PFAS management in the health sector.

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