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Health Research Charities Ireland @hrci.bsky.social · Aug 12

Parkinson's Ireland have launched an Expressions of Interest call under the HRCI/ @hrbireland.bsky.social Joint Funding Scheme 2025/26. Closing date for EOI's: September 5th 2025
Find more info:https://hrci.ie/joint-funding-open-calls/
#HealthResearchMatters

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peterkwells @peterkwells.com · Aug 11

And remember any checks to spot and reduce bias/discrimination like this needs to not only be up-front and on the model, but also ongoing and at the level of product/services/&c too

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds

Exclusive: LSE research finds risk of gender bias in care decisions made based on AI summaries of case notes

www.theguardian.com

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Jun 9

If you're a civic society organisation/charity, interested in collaborating with researchers on topics that are important to your community, Strand 1a of the @researchireland.ie New Foundations scheme is for you! Up to €12,000 available for small, disrete collaborative projects. Well worth a look.

Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Jun 9

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the New Foundations Scheme. The scheme supports eligible researchers who intend to pursue research, networking or dissemination activities within and across the diversity of disciplines. Go to: researchireland.ie/funding/new-foundations/

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · Jun 4

Possibly the best thing I've read about ChatGPT yet.

h/t @melaniemitchell.bsky.social

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Diabolus Ex Machina

This Is Not An Essay

amandaguinzburg.substack.com

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Jun 3

We're doing no-mow at the moment and I was on the verge of giving into the temptation to mow until I read this....

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · Jun 3

Did u know? If you extend your no-mow into June & beyond, you may find your lawns hold incredible secrets. I only found out I have Common Spotted Orchids in mine when I let the grass grow. So, not only are my no-mow meadows a habitat for small souls, they're a habitat for leafy wonders. #nomow 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · May 29

Also delighted to meet my friend an excellent researcher Isabelle Jeffares!

Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · May 29

Great to see Emma Murtagh of @thewheelireland.bsky.social at this morning’s @ucddublin.bsky.social ECR Company Networking Breakfast this morning! And great to learn and share about the opportunities civil society holds for ECRs

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Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network @rarediseasectn.bsky.social · May 19

A brilliant day at the Irish Health Research Forum! The theme, "Is it time to get serious about patient registries?" sparked rich conversations and the RDCat and RDCTN teams were thrilled to be part of it last week. Huge thanks to HRCI for a valuable event! #HealthResearchMatters

Three people standing in front of a pullup poster at the event

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · May 13

Highlighting our poster on the Research Together Initiative with Noreen Lacey at the 2025 All Island Research Culture Network conference in Belfast. Collaboration between @maynoothuniversity.ie and @hrci.bsky.social so valuable!

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · May 8

Great achievement @avrilkennan.bsky.social @brianmartinlynch.bsky.social from @hrci.bsky.social and so glad the meeting went well.

Avril Kennan @avrilkennan.bsky.social · May 8

Great to meet Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, yesterday. We talked about the value of embedding research in the health service & the key role of health research charities. Looking forward to staying in touch.
@hrci.bsky.social
@brianmartinlynch.bsky.social
@roinnslainte.bsky.social

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · May 8

Research Ireland has announced funding for 59 projects under its New Foundations programme.

These awards will support researchers in developing collaborative projects with community organisations and government departments.

Read here:

www.researchireland.ie/news/new-fou...

#ResearchIreland

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NatureNorthWest @naturenorthwest.bsky.social · Apr 14

Hare in the garden this morning #biodiversity #Donegal

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The BMJ @bmj.com · Apr 11

This study found limited patient and public involvement (PPI) reported in randomised controlled trials published in major medical journals and in their respective protocols, underscoring the need for consistent and transparent PPI reporting practices in clinical research
www.bmj.com/content/389/...

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Apr 11

@epilepsyireland.bsky.social are recruiting a Research Officer! For more details, check out the info here: www.epilepsy.ie/content/were...

We're Hiring - Research Officer

Title Research Officer Location Epilepsy Ireland Head Office, Crumlin, Dublin 12. Hybrid working policy in place. Hours of Work 28 – 35 hours per week. Occasional evening/ weekend work requi...

www.epilepsy.ie

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Apr 4

Are you delivering #PPI training? If you’d like to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of your training, the PPI Ignite Network WP1 team has developed a tool for evaluating PPI training, with survey bank, facilitator's guide and templates. You can find it here: ppinetwork.ie/resource/eva...

Evaluating PPI Training: A Resource for Facilitators • PPI Ignite Network

ppinetwork.ie

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NatureNorthWest @naturenorthwest.bsky.social · Apr 3

Saw my first tortoiseshell butterfly of the year today. These little characters hibernate over winter, popping out when weather warms, looking for nettles to lay their eggs on. But they need dandelions (like the green-veined white below) for energy first 💪. No dandelions/nettles, no tortoiseshells!

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NatureNorthWest @naturenorthwest.bsky.social · Mar 30

Wych elm, hazel and goat willow in the garden this week for #wildflowerhour

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Mar 26

I was delighted to be part of this @jameslindalliance.bsky.social priority setting partnership and I'm delighted to see the top ten being shared at #AICIC25. Well done @lauraoconn.bsky.social on getting it out there!

Laura O'Connor @lauraoconn.bsky.social · Mar 26

I'm here at #AICIC25 representing @primarycaretrials.bsky.social and our @jameslindalliance.bsky.social Top Ten research priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care, delighted to be a part of what promises to be a great day!

A conference poster about the top ten research priorities for managing chronic conditions in primary care

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NatureNorthWest @naturenorthwest.bsky.social · Mar 23

Bog Myrtle popping deep in the Derryveagh mountains, Nth #Donegal for this weeks #wildflowerhour

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Éidín Ní Shé @eidin.bsky.social · Mar 3

www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...

People with chronic conditions forced to reduce basic living expenses to afford health costs, says study

Research from RCSI highlights financial difficulties facing those with chronic health conditions.

www.irishtimes.com

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Health Research Charities Ireland @hrci.bsky.social · Feb 28

Today we celebrate #RareDiseaseDay!
HRCI is proud to count many rare disease focused charities amongst our members and is committed to improving all aspects of rare disease research. Learn more about how we support the rare disease community here hrci.ie/about-us/our...

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · Feb 24

'Share' this post if you agree!

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NatureNorthWest @naturenorthwest.bsky.social · Feb 23

Aspen catkins emerging and hazel catkins + flower, wonderful signs of spring at our little patch in Nth #Donegal for #wildflowerhour

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Sarah Delaney @sarahdelaney73.bsky.social · Feb 21

Hmm, off to Sandycove for a swim 9am Sunday, at peak crappy weather!

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland @alzheimersocirl.bsky.social · Feb 12

We're offering Early Career Researchers the opportunity to apply for our new Early Career Research Travel Bursaries to support attendance at Dementia Research Network Ireland (DRNI)’s knowledge exchange seminar.

Learn more at alzheimer.ie/creating-cha... #DementiaResearch

Research Funding

alzheimer.ie

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