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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Our latest #research project will involve 5 minutes. It will help us ensure the necessary conditions for #North-South #cooperation are maintained, and relations between organisations in NI, ROI & GB are safeguarded.

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The words YOUR OPINION MATTERS are on a yellow background with an animated hand holding a loud speaker.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 10d

Building cross-border projects can feel overwhelming – different systems, partners, and expectations. Our 'Getting Started' guided course walks you step-by-step, with live support, so you can turn your ideas into real partnerships that last. Starts Tuesday 14 October.
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9d

Why not get involved in our latest research project?
The 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open to community & voluntary organisations, and local authorities. Your opinion matters! Respond by 6 October.
crossborder.ie/news/complet...
#research #survey

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

"The conference discussions reaffirmed the critical role of collaboration in tackling our shared challenges and unlocking opportunity for workers across the island" -
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social

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@mynwtec.bsky.social @roryosullivan23.bsky.social @economy-ni.gov.uk

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 17d

The Irish Times view on training and apprenticeships: colleges are not the only option

Ireland should celebrate its universities, but further education and apprenticeships need to be placed on a more equal footing

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · 18d

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

Companies increasingly using IT filters to reject job applications, conference hears

www.irishtimes.com

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Sep 4

@joeoharadcu.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Aug 28

It is interesting to see the reaction to random selection why it applies to LC apps. No mention of the fact that this is normal for FET apps. CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection @napdie.bsky.social

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CAO offers 2025: Students angry as some lose out on places due to ‘cruel’ random selection

The majority of CAO applicants were offered one of their top three preferences

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Aug 26

Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system? @napdie.bsky.social @fetrc.bsky.social

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Why are so many school leavers, and parents, oblivious to the existence and benefits of the Further Education system?

There’s a big rise in school leavers choosing Further Education and Training courses and apprenticeships as a first destination after the Leaving Cert

www.irishtimes.com

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The Economist @economist.com · Aug 25

The recent deterioration in the strip has been swift. But the declaration of famine will probably change little on the ground

The evolution of famine in Gaza, in maps and charts

For the first time, catastrophic levels of hunger have been confirmed in the strip

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Great energy at this year’s @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s.
A highlight: @profaileenk.bsky.social on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind.
📢 Applications for ‘26 open soon @dcugradstudies.bsky.social

Our EdD Year 2 Class Rep making a presentation to Prof Aileen Kennedy

Prof Aileen Kennedy facilitating a discussion

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

DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow!

Remember there are other pathways to DCU including Further Education, please visit this link for more info: launch.dcu.ie/4d84IEM

#LeavingCert #FurtherEducation

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Donncha Ó Treasaigh @denistreacy.com · Aug 21

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

DCU would like to wish Leaving Cert students the very best of luck ahead of receiving your results tomorrow!

Remember there are other pathways to DCU including Further Education, please visit this link for more info: launch.dcu.ie/4d84IEM

#LeavingCert #FurtherEducation

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Aug 18

www.rte.ie/news/educati... @napdie.bsky.social

Beyond the points race: PLC course changed artist's life

With more than 66,000 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied students waiting to get their results on Friday, it's important to remember the points race is not the only path to your chosen career.

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Aug 7

‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

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‘Round zero’ CAO offers go out to more than 6,000 people

Most Leaving Cert students set to receive third level offers later this month

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Aug 5

@fetrc.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Aug 5

@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023.
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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Aug 5

@roryosullivan23.bsky.social, Adjunct Professor in the Further Education and Training Research Centre and School of Policy and Practice at @dublincityuni.bsky.social,will be at our Annual Conference. He was appointed to the Higher Education Authority Board in 2023.
crossborder.ie/conferences/...

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · Jun 8

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · May 24

Former Irish President (and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) says it is her view that genocide is being committed by Israel - she’s called for sanctions and a suspension of arms trade with Israel.

@virginmedianews.bsky.social

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · May 12

Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them? @fetrc.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @napdie.bsky.social

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Degrees without CAO points were meant to be a ‘game changer’. Why do so few students avail of them?

Simon Harris said tertiary degrees meant students would not have to worry about Leaving Cert points

www.irishtimes.com

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · May 1

Populists trying to 'buy elections' in Ireland are unlikely to succeed says Limerick Mayor @moranjohna.bsky.social in comments made at this week's Martin McEvoy conference, hosted by the School of Law and Government in our All Hallows campus.
Read @irishtimes.com coverage here: launch.dcu.ie/42Fwu9v

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 30

DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
He joins noted figures from politics, sport, literature and industry in receiving this award from DCU.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4lTZzFy

DCU Chancellor Brid Horan, Iar-Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Fionnuala Kenny and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the Honorary Conferring of Mr Enda Kenny.

Enda Kenny receives his honorary doctorate from DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh and DCU Chancellor Brid Horan.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

‘Let’s be guided by the principles of democracy, the promise of devolution, impact and delivery. Empower our communities and deliver tangible benefits for all our citizens,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social concluded. 3/3

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

There are ‘concerns’ that populist figures may target the position for ‘electoral gain’, @moranjohna.bsky.social said.
But ‘democracy ultimately has to take its course & be at the forefront. In Limerick, a participatory approach reflected the will of the people’ when it came to electing a mayor 2/3

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 29

Dublin faces complex challenges in areas such as housing, congestion and infrastructure, he said.
‘The path to establishing a directly elected Dublin mayor will not be straightforward,’ @moranjohna.bsky.social said in a keynote address at the annual Martin McEvoy conference in DCU All Hallows 1/3

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