Centre for Cross Border Cooperation
@crossborder.bsky.social
Research, information & support for collaboration across borders on the island of Ireland, Europe, and beyond. Our S2@25 and Border People FLOW projects are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. crossborder.ie
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⭐ Save the date: Thursday 17 September ⭐
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
Attention teachers & lecturers 📢
Seed Funding of £3,000-£6,000 is available to support collaborative research projects and professional activities in teacher education in NI & ROI - 159 research, conference and exchange projects have benefited from this scheme to date.
scotens.org/seed-funding...
Seed Funding of £3,000-£6,000 is available to support collaborative research projects and professional activities in teacher education in NI & ROI - 159 research, conference and exchange projects have benefited from this scheme to date.
scotens.org/seed-funding...
Seed Funding Scheme - SCoTENs Teacher Education Ireland
Each year, SCoTENS provides Seed Funding to support a number of collaborative research projects and professional activities in teacher education in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. To dat...
scotens.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Attention teachers & lecturers 📢
Seed Funding of £3,000-£6,000 is available to support collaborative research projects and professional activities in teacher education in NI & ROI - 159 research, conference and exchange projects have benefited from this scheme to date.
scotens.org/seed-funding...
Seed Funding of £3,000-£6,000 is available to support collaborative research projects and professional activities in teacher education in NI & ROI - 159 research, conference and exchange projects have benefited from this scheme to date.
scotens.org/seed-funding...
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We’re kicking off our 2026 lunchtime webinars for the All-Island Social Security Network on Feb 9th (1-2pm) where we’ll have researchers from @ulsteruni.bsky.social discussing the Defective Concrete Crisis
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-island...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-island...
All-island Social Security Network Webinar - Defective Concrete Crisis
Join us online to hear about the far-reaching consequences of the defective concrete crisis in Ireland.
www.eventbrite.ie
January 29, 2026 at 5:51 PM
We’re kicking off our 2026 lunchtime webinars for the All-Island Social Security Network on Feb 9th (1-2pm) where we’ll have researchers from @ulsteruni.bsky.social discussing the Defective Concrete Crisis
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-island...
www.eventbrite.ie/e/all-island...
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A lot of the country seems to have moved a bit south on this 16th century map of Ireland! From Antoine Lafrery's Geografia Tavole.
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A lot of the country seems to have moved a bit south on this 16th century map of Ireland! From Antoine Lafrery's Geografia Tavole.
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📢 The County Descriptions of the Physico-Historical Society is now live in the Repository, digitised through the Nowlan Grants @ria.ie.
This cross-border collaboration brings 18th-century scientific and local history to life, available to all on open access!
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
This cross-border collaboration brings 18th-century scientific and local history to life, available to all on open access!
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
📢 The County Descriptions of the Physico-Historical Society is now live in the Repository, digitised through the Nowlan Grants @ria.ie.
This cross-border collaboration brings 18th-century scientific and local history to life, available to all on open access!
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
This cross-border collaboration brings 18th-century scientific and local history to life, available to all on open access!
Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
Results of the 20th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation October-December 2025 have been published.
The report and presentation can be accessed at crossborder.ie/reports/brie...
@benrosher.bsky.social, @anthonysoares.bsky.social & Aidan Campbell
#research
The report and presentation can be accessed at crossborder.ie/reports/brie...
@benrosher.bsky.social, @anthonysoares.bsky.social & Aidan Campbell
#research
February 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Results of the 20th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation October-December 2025 have been published.
The report and presentation can be accessed at crossborder.ie/reports/brie...
@benrosher.bsky.social, @anthonysoares.bsky.social & Aidan Campbell
#research
The report and presentation can be accessed at crossborder.ie/reports/brie...
@benrosher.bsky.social, @anthonysoares.bsky.social & Aidan Campbell
#research
"... the networking and learning from others was very valuable"
Samantha would definitely recommend the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course.
The next guided course starts on Tuesday 28 April - details at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
5/5
#collaboration #learningforlife
Samantha would definitely recommend the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course.
The next guided course starts on Tuesday 28 April - details at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
5/5
#collaboration #learningforlife
February 6, 2026 at 9:21 AM
"... the networking and learning from others was very valuable"
Samantha would definitely recommend the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course.
The next guided course starts on Tuesday 28 April - details at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
5/5
#collaboration #learningforlife
Samantha would definitely recommend the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course.
The next guided course starts on Tuesday 28 April - details at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
5/5
#collaboration #learningforlife
"... great interaction with the instructors and other participants"
Samantha found the environment on the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course friendly and supportive.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
4/5
#goals
Samantha found the environment on the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course friendly and supportive.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
4/5
#goals
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"... great interaction with the instructors and other participants"
Samantha found the environment on the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course friendly and supportive.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
4/5
#goals
Samantha found the environment on the 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course friendly and supportive.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
4/5
#goals
"... time to reflect on some of the more complex challenges and opportunities"
Samantha balanced her 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course with her daily work schedule.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
3/5
#project
Samantha balanced her 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course with her daily work schedule.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
3/5
#project
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
"... time to reflect on some of the more complex challenges and opportunities"
Samantha balanced her 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course with her daily work schedule.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
3/5
#project
Samantha balanced her 'Getting started with cross border collaboration' course with her daily work schedule.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
3/5
#project
"... suitable for both beginner and professional"
Project Development Officer Samantha completed the course in six weeks.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
2/5
#course #networking
Project Development Officer Samantha completed the course in six weeks.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
2/5
#course #networking
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"... suitable for both beginner and professional"
Project Development Officer Samantha completed the course in six weeks.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
2/5
#course #networking
Project Development Officer Samantha completed the course in six weeks.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
2/5
#course #networking
"Thoroughly enjoyed it!"
Samantha Richardson, Project Development Officer at Southern Regional Assembly, completed the Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration course last year.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
1/5
#training
Samantha Richardson, Project Development Officer at Southern Regional Assembly, completed the Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration course last year.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
1/5
#training
February 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
"Thoroughly enjoyed it!"
Samantha Richardson, Project Development Officer at Southern Regional Assembly, completed the Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration course last year.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
1/5
#training
Samantha Richardson, Project Development Officer at Southern Regional Assembly, completed the Getting Started with Cross Border Collaboration course last year.
The next course starts on Tuesday 28 April - find out more at
crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...
1/5
#training
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Sadly this webinar has had to be cancelled. We hope to reschedule it at some point: if so, we'll be in touch with anyone who booked. Sorry!
The Hawthorns (Crataegus) of Britain & Ireland, with Cameron Crook, is the theme of this week's @bsbibotany.bsky.social webinar - native species, & commonly self-seeding introduced species from elsewhere in Europe.
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Sadly this webinar has had to be cancelled. We hope to reschedule it at some point: if so, we'll be in touch with anyone who booked. Sorry!
The Hawthorns (Crataegus) of Britain & Ireland, with Cameron Crook, is the theme of this week's @bsbibotany.bsky.social webinar - native species, & commonly self-seeding introduced species from elsewhere in Europe.
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The Hawthorns (Crataegus) of Britain & Ireland, with Cameron Crook, is the theme of this week's @bsbibotany.bsky.social webinar - native species, & commonly self-seeding introduced species from elsewhere in Europe.
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
🗓️ Tuesday 3 February
⏰ 7pm
www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@daera-ni.gov.uk
Our latest Border-Zine has been published, including:
• The 20th Quarterly Survey
• Olive Heffernan's talk on 'Our Aquatic Environment: Icons of Irish Seas'
• Botanical Skills webinars
• Universities Ireland news
• @seupb.bsky.social
Read online, and subscribe, at crossborder.ie/border-zine/
• The 20th Quarterly Survey
• Olive Heffernan's talk on 'Our Aquatic Environment: Icons of Irish Seas'
• Botanical Skills webinars
• Universities Ireland news
• @seupb.bsky.social
Read online, and subscribe, at crossborder.ie/border-zine/
January 31, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Our latest Border-Zine has been published, including:
• The 20th Quarterly Survey
• Olive Heffernan's talk on 'Our Aquatic Environment: Icons of Irish Seas'
• Botanical Skills webinars
• Universities Ireland news
• @seupb.bsky.social
Read online, and subscribe, at crossborder.ie/border-zine/
• The 20th Quarterly Survey
• Olive Heffernan's talk on 'Our Aquatic Environment: Icons of Irish Seas'
• Botanical Skills webinars
• Universities Ireland news
• @seupb.bsky.social
Read online, and subscribe, at crossborder.ie/border-zine/
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🇮🇪🇨🇦 The De Chastelain Scholarship Programme will make 50+ awards to Irish & Canadian scholars, from early-career researchers to senior professors.
🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 🔗 Apply / learn more:
www.icuf.ie/scholarships...
🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 🔗 Apply / learn more:
www.icuf.ie/scholarships...
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
🇮🇪🇨🇦 The De Chastelain Scholarship Programme will make 50+ awards to Irish & Canadian scholars, from early-career researchers to senior professors.
🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 🔗 Apply / learn more:
www.icuf.ie/scholarships...
🗓 Deadline: 11 May 2026 🔗 Apply / learn more:
www.icuf.ie/scholarships...
Tired of the headlines?
Our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 role may be the best news you've read in January 2026!
Are you creative comms professional?
Do you like website management?
Can you dream up innovative messages for online platforms?
crossborder.ie/news/border-...
Apply by 9am on 2 February.
Our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 role may be the best news you've read in January 2026!
Are you creative comms professional?
Do you like website management?
Can you dream up innovative messages for online platforms?
crossborder.ie/news/border-...
Apply by 9am on 2 February.
January 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Tired of the headlines?
Our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 role may be the best news you've read in January 2026!
Are you creative comms professional?
Do you like website management?
Can you dream up innovative messages for online platforms?
crossborder.ie/news/border-...
Apply by 9am on 2 February.
Our 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 role may be the best news you've read in January 2026!
Are you creative comms professional?
Do you like website management?
Can you dream up innovative messages for online platforms?
crossborder.ie/news/border-...
Apply by 9am on 2 February.
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The launch of our Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme, funded by @seupb.bsky.social, was really something special.
What a day it was, with messages of support from @moneillfm.bsky.social, Jerry Buttimer TD and Junior Minister Joanne Bunting.
Read all about it here:
What a day it was, with messages of support from @moneillfm.bsky.social, Jerry Buttimer TD and Junior Minister Joanne Bunting.
Read all about it here:
LANDMARK PROJECT AIMS TO FOSTER MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY IN AREAS FACING DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE - North West Migrants Forum
A NEW programme aimed at creating a more inclusive society within communities on both sides of the border experiencing rapid demographic change has been launched. The Intercultural Cross-border Inclus...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:48 AM
The launch of our Intercultural Cross-border Inclusion Programme, funded by @seupb.bsky.social, was really something special.
What a day it was, with messages of support from @moneillfm.bsky.social, Jerry Buttimer TD and Junior Minister Joanne Bunting.
Read all about it here:
What a day it was, with messages of support from @moneillfm.bsky.social, Jerry Buttimer TD and Junior Minister Joanne Bunting.
Read all about it here:
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The beautiful Linenhall Library in Belfast.
June 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The beautiful Linenhall Library in Belfast.
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Another in my series of libraries
National Library of Ireland, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
National Library of Ireland, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
September 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Another in my series of libraries
National Library of Ireland, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
National Library of Ireland, Dublin
#SomethingBeautiful #LoveLibraries #EveryLibraryMatters #Libraries #Library #LibrarySky #libsky
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chapman University & Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières researchers have found that berries, apples, citrus fruits, tea, grapes, dark chocolate & red wine lead to higher levels of happiness and optimism.
Here's some news to put you in a good mood!
Our researchers have found that consuming a diet rich in flavonoids such as berries, apples and citrus fruits, may help people feel happier and more optimistic over time.
Find out more about foods to boost your mood here ➡️ ow.ly/eBAl50Y4SAb
Our researchers have found that consuming a diet rich in flavonoids such as berries, apples and citrus fruits, may help people feel happier and more optimistic over time.
Find out more about foods to boost your mood here ➡️ ow.ly/eBAl50Y4SAb
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Chapman University & Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières researchers have found that berries, apples, citrus fruits, tea, grapes, dark chocolate & red wine lead to higher levels of happiness and optimism.
⭐ Save the date: Thursday 17 September ⭐
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
January 28, 2026 at 2:33 PM
⭐ Save the date: Thursday 17 September ⭐
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
We're working on the exciting programme for this year's CCBC Annual Conference
#conference #research #networking #programme #savethedate
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📈Trade between NI, GB and Ireland has increased in recent years.
👉 While the figures cited in support of the Windsor Framework are broadly accurate, trade volumes were already rising before the framework was agreed in 2023, meaning the data alone does not show its impact on trade.
👉 While the figures cited in support of the Windsor Framework are broadly accurate, trade volumes were already rising before the framework was agreed in 2023, meaning the data alone does not show its impact on trade.
January 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM
📈Trade between NI, GB and Ireland has increased in recent years.
👉 While the figures cited in support of the Windsor Framework are broadly accurate, trade volumes were already rising before the framework was agreed in 2023, meaning the data alone does not show its impact on trade.
👉 While the figures cited in support of the Windsor Framework are broadly accurate, trade volumes were already rising before the framework was agreed in 2023, meaning the data alone does not show its impact on trade.
Kathleen O'Hare, Chair of the NI Skills Council, was the British Council MENA UK Study Tour Programme Director last week. Education leaders from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Saudi Arabia explored safeguarding in the digital age, leadership & the lived experience of schools in practice.
January 28, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Kathleen O'Hare, Chair of the NI Skills Council, was the British Council MENA UK Study Tour Programme Director last week. Education leaders from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Saudi Arabia explored safeguarding in the digital age, leadership & the lived experience of schools in practice.
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French parliament considering bill to allow UK-trained doctors to practice in France
https://www.europesays.com/uk/723983/
Five years on from the end of the Brexit transition period and hundreds of UK-trained doctors are still…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/723983/
Five years on from the end of the Brexit transition period and hundreds of UK-trained doctors are still…#uk #news #uknews
French parliament considering bill to allow UK-trained doctors to practice in France - United Kingdom
Doctors who have done their medical studies in an EU or EEA country can have their professional qualifications recognised in France - but since Brexit that no
www.europesays.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
French parliament considering bill to allow UK-trained doctors to practice in France
https://www.europesays.com/uk/723983/
Five years on from the end of the Brexit transition period and hundreds of UK-trained doctors are still…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/723983/
Five years on from the end of the Brexit transition period and hundreds of UK-trained doctors are still…#uk #news #uknews
Attention student teachers!
The SCoTENS virtual exchange will take place across 2 evenings where student teachers north and south will explore innovative approaches to teaching sustainability, climate action & biodiversity conservation.
More details and registration:
scotens.org/student-teac...
The SCoTENS virtual exchange will take place across 2 evenings where student teachers north and south will explore innovative approaches to teaching sustainability, climate action & biodiversity conservation.
More details and registration:
scotens.org/student-teac...
Virtual Student Teacher Exchange - SCoTENs Teacher Education Ireland
Virtual Student Teacher Exchange 2026 Join Us for a Two-Day Event: Teaching for a Sustainable World: Climate Action and Biodiversity Conservation This two-day programme brings together student teacher...
scotens.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Attention student teachers!
The SCoTENS virtual exchange will take place across 2 evenings where student teachers north and south will explore innovative approaches to teaching sustainability, climate action & biodiversity conservation.
More details and registration:
scotens.org/student-teac...
The SCoTENS virtual exchange will take place across 2 evenings where student teachers north and south will explore innovative approaches to teaching sustainability, climate action & biodiversity conservation.
More details and registration:
scotens.org/student-teac...
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🍾Enhorabona🍾 to our colleagues in Catalan Studies who are celebrating their centenary this year!
Keep an eye out for their celebrations, which will include a range of cultural and academic activities:
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/26/u...
#AreaStudies #AcademicSky
Keep an eye out for their celebrations, which will include a range of cultural and academic activities:
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/26/u...
#AreaStudies #AcademicSky
University to celebrate 100 years of Catalan Studies - University of Liverpool News
University to celebrate 100 years of Catalan Studies
news.liverpool.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
🍾Enhorabona🍾 to our colleagues in Catalan Studies who are celebrating their centenary this year!
Keep an eye out for their celebrations, which will include a range of cultural and academic activities:
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/26/u...
#AreaStudies #AcademicSky
Keep an eye out for their celebrations, which will include a range of cultural and academic activities:
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/26/u...
#AreaStudies #AcademicSky