We officially left Twitter this week after 16 years on the platform. For those of you who followed us there during the good times (or for anyone who likes a good meme), we've compiled a video of our favourite Twitter moments. We're looking forward to finding friends old and new on Bluesky.

We are now in peak “wise sage” era with our little schnauzer 🐾 she loves observing everything that goes on.

Deepest sympathy to our DCU library colleagues & to Joe’s family.

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!
We speak to Sabrina Fitzsimons about her latest research - “Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening” - buff.ly/boyhwrh

Full show out Mon 8am on YouTube & Spotify
@DCU_IoE @DCU_Research David S. Smith RGU
#burnout #educator #research

The beauty of the Mayo coastline … sound up for the ocean waves 🌊

Deep in thought … about her next treat 🐾

A great start to the bank holiday weekend…A really positive book review from @teacherscollege.bsky.social ‘s Teachers College Record!🥳🤩🥳

Huge thanks to the 3 reviewers!🙏 @trionacheile.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @virginiatech.bsky.social

One of the most inexplicable rules in sport: Rule 6 (b) Camogie Association Official Rules. Players must wear skirts/skorts or face sanctions. Story reported in The Irish Times (amongst other outlets). Hard to believe this rule is still ratified.

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“That they should be the ones to welcome Pope Francis’s coffin in the basilica is because these people are those who represented the focus of his mission,” said Father Giulio Albanese, head of missionary cooperation and communications for the Vicariate of Rome. “They are those who live on the peripheries, geographical and existential peripheries.”

The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.

Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM

grid of 3 images. large image on the left shows table with colourful tablecloth. On the table are bowls of chocolate bars, earplugs, and tea bags. Jigsaw pieces are scattered on the table, as we'll as info about playlists and plants to adopt. 2 images on the right, one on top of the otehr, show similar tables with similar items in different locations

Ease exam pressure with our De-stress Stations!
Pick up some earplugs or tune into a curated playlist to help you focus, take a break with chocolate and tea, adopt a plant as your new study buddy, or find some mental clarity while working on our community jigsaw🤗
@dublincityuni.bsky.social

Beautiful sunset in Clontarf, Dublin. Taken during a lovely sunny spell.

Just captured the most amazing rainbow I have ever seen!

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Outstanding work from @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social colleagues @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, Pia O'Farrell, and Catherine Furlong - hugely important research regarding the teaching profession in Ireland 👏👏👏 @dcucreate.bsky.social @esai-irl.bsky.social

A man and three women facing the camera. Trees and a building are in the background.

We are so proud of Killian Downing, Celine Campbell, Eilís O'Neill and SS&D's Hayley Brabazon whose library-led History in Your Hands project has been nominated for the @dublincityuni.bsky.social President's Award for Engagement. Good luck at today's ceremony! www.dcu.ie/civic-engage...

An extra special @dublincityuni.bsky.social
graduation ceremony yesterday with
6 @dcuioe.bsky.social doctoral graduates 👏🏻
We are immensely proud of these inclusive education changemakers 🎉
@dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social

Delighted to share this Research rdcu.be/ed0hG @dublincityuni.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social @annalogan.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @hadjertaibi.bsky.social @sarahgardezi.bsky.social
@pt-phone-home.bsky.social

Man standing with glass of champagne in front of a screen with the words congratulations Dr Lowey

Group of people in front of screen with words congratulations Dr Lowney

There is a new Doctor in the DCU TEU house! Many congratulations to @lwnyrb.bsky.social We were delighted to have a small celebration with him today. We are all thrilled for you, Rob

DCU Doctor of Education YouTube video by Dublin City University

The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme at the DCU Institute of Education is now accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. See www.dcu.ie/courses/post...

youtu.be/mZ1_uJwb3Oc

Beautiful #Clontarf 💙

Thoroughly enjoyed this, and it was a pleasure as always working with @donenda.bsky.social

Doctor of Education | This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....

The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme the DCU Institute of Education (@dcuioe.bsky.social) is accepting applications for 2025 entry. The programme has a number of Areas of Professional Focus, including one on 'AI and Emerging Technologies in Education'. Find out more at www.dcu.ie/courses/post...

Dr Marlene McCormack

Dr Marlene McCormack of @dcuioe.bsky.social said the high number of early-years educators leaving childcare facilities is having a drastic effect on children’s education and development.
Read more in @independent.ie: launch.dcu.ie/3XnozKS

I feel very fortunate to have had her come into the shop a few times, a gentle soul and always a pleasure to talk to. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá h-anam uasal.

Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction? Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix

Are phone bans in schools tackling the real issues of student engagement, or just an easy policy fix? My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @news.rte.ie with James O’Higgins Norman, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, explores the policy implications @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them Ofsted inspections can take a heavy emotional and professional toll, making teacher educators feel undervalued.

Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them theconversation.com/ofsted-inspe... authored by DCU CREATE co-director Sabrina Fitzsimons and Dr David S Smith (RGU) @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social

February evening sky … #Clontarf

Congratulations @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social & David S Smith on new publication in the Cambridge Journal of Education: "'Don’t do anything special for us coming': the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England" @dcuioe.bsky.social @ @esai-irl.bsky.social 👏👏

Congratulations to @dcuioe.bsky.social colleague Sabrina Fitzsimons @dcucreate.bsky.social & co-author David S Smith (Robert Gordon University)on this important research published in Cambridge Journal of Education. Will be of great interest to colleagues working in initial teacher education.