Latest posts tagged with #IFUT on Bluesky
IFUT @dublincityuni.bsky.social members are mobilising for fair promotions reform.
Promotions must be transparent, equitable and recognise the full breadth of academic work'
Fair progression.
Read more:
www.ifut.ie/content/dcu-...
#IFUT #HigherEd #TradeUnion
The student accommodation crisis won’t be solved by reducing the number of days on campus. Students need affordable housing and full access to education.
Read our response:
www.ifut.ie/content/stud...
#HousingCrisis #HigherEd #IFUT
Great to meet @LauraHarmanTD (Labour Party) to discuss staff voice and trade union representation in university governance — a key omission in the HEA Act.
Our delegation: Paul Gavan (ICTU), Frank Jones (IFUT), Edward Lahiff (UCC) & John Walsh (TCD).
#HEAAct #IFUT #HigherEd #Governance
““Standing up for researchers” is more than a slogan—it’s IFUT’s mission.
Miriam Hamilton shares how the union is tackling precarity in Irish HE.
📖 Read: www.ucc.ie/en/rsa/newss...
#ResearcherRights #IFUT #HigherEd #UnionStrong
IFUT welcomes the budget, which features a reduction in student fees— a positive step for students and families — but calls for urgent, sustained investment to properly fund higher education. 👉 ifut.ie/content/ifut... #HigherEd #EducationFunding #IFUT
Great to see John from the @IFUT_TCD branch presenting at the Trinity College induction day 📚👏
Joining IFUT means standing together for fairness, respect & better conditions in higher education.
👉 Apply here: www.ifut.ie/content/memb...
#IFUT #UnionStrong #HigherEd
IFUT & AMLÉ have signed a historic MoU, formalising solidarity between staff & students in higher ed. United by shared values, we’ll campaign together for dignity, equity & publicly funded education. As allies, we’re stronger. #EducationForAll #Solidarity #IFUT #AMLÉ
Kudos to #TCD for taking this action. Hopefully other #HEIs will follow suit asap. #IFUT
Trinity College Dublin board votes to cut ties with Israeli universities and companies
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
📢 Did you know IFUT is the only union in Ireland exclusively organising workers in Higher Education?
Whether you're a lecturer, tutor, researcher, librarian or TA—IFUT is here to protect your rights
💪 Join us: www.ifut.ie
Because together, we are stronger
#HigherEd #IFUT #AcademicWork #UnionStrong
Fiona’s dedication, integrity, and tireless advocacy have left a lasting mark on IFUT and all those she supported. We thank her sincerely and wish her the very best in the next chapter. #IFUT #UnionSolidarity #ThankYouFiona
We don’t wait for change—we organise it.
#ZeroPrecarity #UnionPower #AcademicFreedom #HigherEd #IFUT
📣 Academic freedom under threat—we will speak out.
“This union is stronger every year—because we act, not just talk.”
#ZeroPrecarity #UnionGrowth #IFUT #AcademicFreedom #bskySocial
📢 New report highlights growing financial ties between Irish universities and major corporations.
Universities are increasingly reliant on industry funding to plug State funding gaps.
Read the full Irish Times article:
🔗 tinyurl.com/rt8uywmw
#HigherEd #UniversityFunding #AcademicFreedom #IFUT
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📢 Are you a university staff member who’s not an IFUT member?
We want to hear from you!
Take our short, confidential survey and help shape the future of higher education.
👉https://unions21.fillout.com/t/ka9gjPS6Fuus
#HigherEd #IFUT #WorkersRights
🚨 University of Limerick facing major governance reforms after property deals. Staff voices must be part of real accountability.
Are you a staff rep on a GA? Join IFUT’s GA Network — email admin@ifut.ie ✊📚
🔗https://tinyurl.com/8v9c24su
#HigherEd #IFUT #Governance #WorkersRights #Accountability
IFUT condemns recent attacks on academic freedom and autonomy in U.S. higher education. Solidarity with colleagues facing threats to EDI and institutional independence.
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #Solidarity #IFUT
📢 IFUT University Governance Seminar! 🎓
Sinead Kennedy recounts the @maynoothuniversity.ie University governance victory, where staff elections were reinstated after members fought for transparency and democracy.
🗳️💡 #IFUT #HigherEd #UniversityGovernance
Solidarity with the great staff at BIMM who are on strike against forced redundancies and pay cuts. #IFUT
www.rte.ie/news/educati...
Here in #Ireland at #Trinity College in #Dublin, university lecturers have passed a motion endorsing an #academic #boycott of #Israel in a significant win for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign. Well done Irish Federation of University Teacher #IFUT. Support #BDS #joinaunion
📥 Download the pledge ➡️https://tinyurl.com/yruuya3h print it, ask candidates to sign, snap a pic, and email it to admin@ifut.ie.
#ZeroPrecarityFullPotential #IFUT #SocialDemocrats #EducationReform
📥 Download the pledge ➡️ www.ifut.ie/sites/defaul..., print it, ask candidates to sign, snap a pic, and email it to admin@ifut.ie.
#ZeroPrecarityFullPotential #IFUT #EducationReform
📥 Take action: Download the pledge ➡️ tinyurl.com/58r29yz6
When candidates knock, print it, ask them to sign, snap a pic, and email it to admin@ifut.ie.
#ZeroPrecarityFullPotential #IFUT #EducationReform
