Chris Doyle
@gollygee2004.bsky.social
Dad at Home, Surfer at Ocean, Classicist originally, now a Medieval History Lecturer, & other interesting things surely, posts in a personal capacity, from London to Mayo...West of Ireland
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/history/
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/history/
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My alma mater is a disgrace.
RTE news : Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
RTE news : Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
A third person has turned down an honorary doctorate that was due to be conferred by the University of Galway, at a ceremony tomorrow.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
My alma mater is a disgrace.
RTE news : Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
RTE news : Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
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18 months ago University of Galway was honouring Palestinian human rights defender Shawan Jabarin of Al-Haq with a distinguished alumni award.
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Third person refuses doctorate from University of Galway
A third person has turned down an honorary doctorate that was due to be conferred by the University of Galway, at a ceremony tomorrow.
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
18 months ago University of Galway was honouring Palestinian human rights defender Shawan Jabarin of Al-Haq with a distinguished alumni award.
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
Now honorary doctorates are being refused because of ongoing links between the University and the complicit Technion Institute.
www.rte.ie/news/connach...
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Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over research links to Israeli tech institute. #NUIG say they are contractually bound (but only signed the contract in 2024 - well into Israel's obliteration of Gaza).
Never mind Human Rights, guys, we got research money.. jrnl.ie/6886747
Never mind Human Rights, guys, we got research money.. jrnl.ie/6886747
donald duck is standing next to a pile of rocks .
ALT: donald duck is standing next to a pile of rocks .
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November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over research links to Israeli tech institute. #NUIG say they are contractually bound (but only signed the contract in 2024 - well into Israel's obliteration of Gaza).
Never mind Human Rights, guys, we got research money.. jrnl.ie/6886747
Never mind Human Rights, guys, we got research money.. jrnl.ie/6886747
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My kind of #people. Milé bhuiochus!Urraim
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute jrnl.ie/6886747
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute jrnl.ie/6886747
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute
Professor Miller declined the honour, citing the university’s research partnership with Israel’s Technion Institute.
jrnl.ie
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
My kind of #people. Milé bhuiochus!Urraim
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute jrnl.ie/6886747
Third honoree turns down doctorate from University of Galway over links to Israeli tech institute jrnl.ie/6886747
And another. Kerby A. Miller has just announced at a Library event in his honour this afternoon that he will not be accepting his doctorate!
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
And another. Kerby A. Miller has just announced at a Library event in his honour this afternoon that he will not be accepting his doctorate!
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Another nominee - actor Olwen Fouéré - has refused to accept an honorary degree from the University of Galway, due to the university's links to the Israel Institute of Technology
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Another nominee - actor Olwen Fouéré - has refused to accept an honorary degree from the University of Galway, due to the university's links to the Israel Institute of Technology
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
Her degree was to be awarded this Thursday. Yet another cancelled honorary conferring, the second in a week
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Very excited to see the cover of the latest edition of Archaeology Ireland, Winter 2025! Featuring wonderful pieces, from the Ballybunion knitted cap to the Swinford Torc, and many more. In the shops or, for subscribers, in your letterboxes next week.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Very excited to see the cover of the latest edition of Archaeology Ireland, Winter 2025! Featuring wonderful pieces, from the Ballybunion knitted cap to the Swinford Torc, and many more. In the shops or, for subscribers, in your letterboxes next week.
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Strong letter in today's Irish Times, we are sick of waiting, the government must enact the full #OccupiedTerritoriesBill with services included, immediately.
#EndIsraeliImpunity
#EndIsraeliImpunity
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Strong letter in today's Irish Times, we are sick of waiting, the government must enact the full #OccupiedTerritoriesBill with services included, immediately.
#EndIsraeliImpunity
#EndIsraeliImpunity
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Rest in Power Margaretta D'Arcy, fierce, fearless artist and anti-war activist. She was a strong advocate for Palestinians, an early signatory to our Irish Artists' Pledge to Boycott Israel and a tireless campaigner against the US military use of Shannon Airport and efforts to erode our neutrality.
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rest in Power Margaretta D'Arcy, fierce, fearless artist and anti-war activist. She was a strong advocate for Palestinians, an early signatory to our Irish Artists' Pledge to Boycott Israel and a tireless campaigner against the US military use of Shannon Airport and efforts to erode our neutrality.
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Rest in Peace and Power, the incomparable Margaretta D'Arcy. 90 years of activism for #peace. She never gave up.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
November 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Rest in Peace and Power, the incomparable Margaretta D'Arcy. 90 years of activism for #peace. She never gave up.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
Ní bheidh a leithéad arís ann.
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When tributes roll in for Margaretta D'Arcy, remember she was an incredible ally to sex workers. Rest in Peace Margaretta
Last night, we attended the Women's 24-hour Vigil outside the Dáil. We joined Galway legend Margaretta D'Arcy, Raging Grannies, Red Umbrella Éireann, Street Workers Collective of Ireland, and Global Women's Strike.
Ireland needs to invest in care, not in military spending!
Ireland needs to invest in care, not in military spending!
November 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
When tributes roll in for Margaretta D'Arcy, remember she was an incredible ally to sex workers. Rest in Peace Margaretta
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RIP Margaretta D'Arcy, pictured outside the Dáil, June 2025, aged 91. [pic: Rose Comiskey]
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
RIP Margaretta D'Arcy, pictured outside the Dáil, June 2025, aged 91. [pic: Rose Comiskey]
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The cover of my forthcoming book, out in February/March. #dogs #Roman-Britain #animalturm #archaeology
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The cover of my forthcoming book, out in February/March. #dogs #Roman-Britain #animalturm #archaeology
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🚨 Announcing our second CAMPS event of the semester!
Dr Chris Doyle will deliver a lecture entitled "Following the Swarm: Beekeeping and the Medieval Irish Community in the Bechbretha"
Come along for a fascinating Friday afternoon!
🗓️21st Nov
🕒12pm
📍Bridge Room, Hardiman Building
Lunch to follow.
Dr Chris Doyle will deliver a lecture entitled "Following the Swarm: Beekeeping and the Medieval Irish Community in the Bechbretha"
Come along for a fascinating Friday afternoon!
🗓️21st Nov
🕒12pm
📍Bridge Room, Hardiman Building
Lunch to follow.
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🚨 Announcing our second CAMPS event of the semester!
Dr Chris Doyle will deliver a lecture entitled "Following the Swarm: Beekeeping and the Medieval Irish Community in the Bechbretha"
Come along for a fascinating Friday afternoon!
🗓️21st Nov
🕒12pm
📍Bridge Room, Hardiman Building
Lunch to follow.
Dr Chris Doyle will deliver a lecture entitled "Following the Swarm: Beekeeping and the Medieval Irish Community in the Bechbretha"
Come along for a fascinating Friday afternoon!
🗓️21st Nov
🕒12pm
📍Bridge Room, Hardiman Building
Lunch to follow.
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This as not simply populism, it's an extreme assault on public institutions and structures. The last week has been about the BBC, but comes alongside mounting attacks on judicial independence/the European Court of Human Rights. Treating each issue in isolation will see them killed off one by one.
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
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This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This as not simply populism, it's an extreme assault on public institutions and structures. The last week has been about the BBC, but comes alongside mounting attacks on judicial independence/the European Court of Human Rights. Treating each issue in isolation will see them killed off one by one.
Saturday night tunes
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The Ruts - Jah War
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November 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Saturday night tunes
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=01zI...
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Léacht reachtúil na Scoile do 2025
SCS Statutory Lecture for 2025
Gregory Toner, QUB
The historian at work in Lebor Gabála
Friday 14 November
UCD, Theatre R, Newman Building
Mar chuid de Thionól 2025 / Part of Tionól 2025
www.dias.ie/2025/10/22/t...
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
SCS Statutory Lecture for 2025
Gregory Toner, QUB
The historian at work in Lebor Gabála
Friday 14 November
UCD, Theatre R, Newman Building
Mar chuid de Thionól 2025 / Part of Tionól 2025
www.dias.ie/2025/10/22/t...
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Léacht reachtúil na Scoile do 2025
SCS Statutory Lecture for 2025
Gregory Toner, QUB
The historian at work in Lebor Gabála
Friday 14 November
UCD, Theatre R, Newman Building
Mar chuid de Thionól 2025 / Part of Tionól 2025
www.dias.ie/2025/10/22/t...
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
SCS Statutory Lecture for 2025
Gregory Toner, QUB
The historian at work in Lebor Gabála
Friday 14 November
UCD, Theatre R, Newman Building
Mar chuid de Thionól 2025 / Part of Tionól 2025
www.dias.ie/2025/10/22/t...
#DIASdiscovers
@dias.ie
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Wishing Mr Zitouni a full and fast recovery and hoping the story of his heroism would bring some sense and shame to the rampant racist narratives sweeping our country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Samir Zitouni named as train hero who saved lives during attack
The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wishing Mr Zitouni a full and fast recovery and hoping the story of his heroism would bring some sense and shame to the rampant racist narratives sweeping our country.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“We have to do this for the future generation, they need to know where each and every one of us came from,” he said, recounting how he had persuaded the community to support the dig. “If we don’t, all these artifacts are going to be washed out.”
#MedievalSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/c...
#MedievalSky
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A Storm Hit Alaska. Now, a Native Community Is Racing to Save Its History.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“We have to do this for the future generation, they need to know where each and every one of us came from,” he said, recounting how he had persuaded the community to support the dig. “If we don’t, all these artifacts are going to be washed out.”
#MedievalSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/c...
#MedievalSky
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/c...
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“We are told that AI is inevitable, that we must adapt or be left behind. But universities are not tech companies. Our role is to foster critical thinking, not to follow industry trends uncritically.”
‘Study after study shows that students want to develop these critical thinking skills, are not lazy, and large numbers of them would be in favor of banning ChatGPT and similar tools in universities’, says @olivia.science www.ru.nl/en/research/...
‘Opposing the inevitability of AI at universities is possible and necessary’ | Radboud University
Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm – including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback, despite a myriad of iss...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“We are told that AI is inevitable, that we must adapt or be left behind. But universities are not tech companies. Our role is to foster critical thinking, not to follow industry trends uncritically.”