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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 1d

Budget 2026 shows Government commitment to higher education & research - a key step in building Ireland’s talent, innovation & competitiveness. IUA welcomes the €426m research investment but notes core funding challenges must still be addressed.
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Budget 2026 - Welcome signal of Government commitment to higher education and research | Irish Universities Association

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 7d

Ireland’s student-staff ratio is far above the EU average. Closing the core funding gap is the only way to turn this around, and #budget2026 is our chance to act.

👉 Learn more about Core Funding - iua.ie/wp-content/u...

Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 9d

Researchers at @ucc.ie are developing smarter ways to predict and manage floods - reducing the damage caused by extreme weather⚠️
The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026

🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 15d

Government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can drive climate action. This investment will advance emissions reduction and build climate-resilience strategies.

The commitment has been made. Now, we need action to turn this promise into delivery. #Budget2026

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 19d

Universities share the government’s vision for Ireland in the Programme for Government and are uniquely positioned to help deliver. As we look ahead to Budget 2026, we urge Government to align investment with intent.
Learn more - www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 21d

The commitment from government to support research infrastructure through the NDP will back research that is safeguarding Irish water.
Learn more about the projects shaping the future of Ireland’s water quality: iua.ie/betterirelan...
@iua-official.bsky.social #BetterIreland #InvestInHigherEd

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 19d

📢 The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 is closing soon. Researchers across universities, HEIs, institutes & public sector organisations are invited to contribute.
Your input will inform national policy and support a stronger research culture.
🔗 srii2025.evasys.ie/survey/publi...

evasys online-survey - Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 28d

Did you know... The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is a European Commission Funding Programme. It supports researchers at all stages of their careers, across all research disciplines and in all employment sectors!
Follow @mariescurie-ire.bsky.social for more updates!

@researchireland.ie #research

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · 28d

The new multi-million euro investment under the National Development Plan is a step forward, but to keep life-saving research moving, Government must follow through on its commitment to fund research infrastructure.
👉 www.iua.ie/betterireland/

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Sep 8

⌛️The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 closes soon. All researchers in Irish universities, research institutes & the public sector can take part.

💭Your input = stronger evidence for better policies.

Take the survey today👉 srii2025.evasys.ie/survey/publi...

evasys online-survey - Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Sep 5

Investment in higher education grows the economy, strengthens public services and delivers solutions to national challenges.
We are calling for urgent action from government in Budget 2026 - This is not a cost, it’s a strategic investment in Ireland’s future.
#budget2026

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Students are encouraged to visit www.susi.ie to check their eligibility for financial support under the expanded criteria. Undergraduate students from households with a reckonable income below €115,000 may qualify.

Home | SUSI

SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants.

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Sep 2

⏰ The deadline to apply for the Access Project Officer role is the 14th of September! Read the full job description here: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc...

#hiring #job #vacancy #recruitment

Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Sep 1

Government’s commitment to a major uplift in investment in higher education & research under the NDP will support a new national research programme, as well as other further & higher education infrastructure priorities.
Now we need action to turn this promise into delivery
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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 29

Investment in research infrastructure and sustainable core funding is not a luxury - it is a strategic necessity. It is an investment that grows the economy, strengthens public finances, and enables government to deliver on wider national priorities.
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#Budget2026

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 29

We’re excited to welcome Paul Johnston as the new Director General of the Irish Universities Association!
🔗Read more: www.iua.ie/press-releas...
We look forward to welcoming Paul to our office soon!

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 26

The case for funding Irish universities isn’t just economic - it’s about national resilience. #Budget2026 is a chance to secure the future of research, teaching, and talent. We must move beyond short-term fixes and invest in a funding model that matches Ireland’s ambition.
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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 25

IUA Universities reaffirm their commitment to safe, inclusive campuses for all.
Read the full statement below ⬇️
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IUA Statement: Commitment to Safe and Inclusive Campuses for All | Irish Universities Association

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 22

In our 'IUA Insights' series Daniel McFarlane, Head of Access, writes about the redevelopment of the HEAR scheme which was updated to reflect the current realities of disadvantage in Ireland and to align with the goals of the National Access Plan 2022–2028

Click to read 👉 www.iua.ie/publications...

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 21

Students and their families are urged to check if they’re eligible for expanded SUSI supports ahead of the new academic year!

Students planning on attending college in the next academic year, should go to www.susi.ie and check out the Eligibility Indicator.

Home | SUSI

SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants.

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are hiring a DARE HEAR Access Project Officer. If you're passionate about educational inclusion and collaboration – please get in touch.

🔗Click the link to view the job description: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc...

⏰ Deadline: 14 Sept 2025

Vacancies

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 13

The case for funding Irish universities isn’t just economic - it’s about national resilience.
#Budget26

👉Learn more: www.iua.ie/press-releas...

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 11

We’re hiring! Applications for our Office Manager role close Tuesday, August 12th. 👉Click the following link to find application details: www.iua.ie/about/vacanc...

#JobSearch #Jobs #HiringAlert #hiring #highereducation #Recruiting

Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 7

In case you missed it... in the latest piece from our 'IUA Insights' series, Dr Lisa Keating writes a compelling article exploring why Ireland’s future needs investment in Research Infrastructure
👀 iua.ie/publications...

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · Aug 7

We are recruiting for three exciting roles! Explore the opportunities now by visiting - www.iua.ie/about/vacanc...

The roles include:
👉 IUA Head of Lifelong Learning and Skills (Interim)
👉 IUA Office Manager
👉 DARE HEAR Access Project Officer