Patrick O'Leary
@eentjebeen.bsky.social
Father,NUI Registrar,canoeist,chemist,Cork, Galway+Dublin,Amputee, WADA Boards,2×paralympian,Trivia enthusiast, Busy mind. Views personal
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University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies
Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education.
Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education.
Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies
Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education.
Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education.
Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
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Congratulations to the RCSI students recognised in the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Awards 2025 🎉
All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.
All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations to the RCSI students recognised in the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Awards 2025 🎉
All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.
All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.
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NUI Awards 2025 ✨
We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars yesterday from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life.
We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars yesterday from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
NUI Awards 2025 ✨
We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars yesterday from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life.
We were delighted to honour and recognise over 175 scholars yesterday from across the NUI federation, awarding more than €850,000 in grants, scholarships and prizes recognising excellence at every stage of academic life.
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Kudos Dr. Jane Goodall! 👏🙏🕊️
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Kudos Dr. Jane Goodall! 👏🙏🕊️
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📢 NUI Scholarly Publication Grants – Now Open!
NUI is offering grants of up to €3,000 to support scholarly publications by:
✅ Current NUI staff
✅ Retired staff
✅ Early Career Academics from NUI member institutions
📅 Deadline: 1 December 2025
NUI is offering grants of up to €3,000 to support scholarly publications by:
✅ Current NUI staff
✅ Retired staff
✅ Early Career Academics from NUI member institutions
📅 Deadline: 1 December 2025
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📢 NUI Scholarly Publication Grants – Now Open!
NUI is offering grants of up to €3,000 to support scholarly publications by:
✅ Current NUI staff
✅ Retired staff
✅ Early Career Academics from NUI member institutions
📅 Deadline: 1 December 2025
NUI is offering grants of up to €3,000 to support scholarly publications by:
✅ Current NUI staff
✅ Retired staff
✅ Early Career Academics from NUI member institutions
📅 Deadline: 1 December 2025
As a former paraathlete 'leg day' has two meanings. Today was not a gym day. Today was the brand new leg day. The difference is massive. Went for a casual walk with my new leg. So comfortable.
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
As a former paraathlete 'leg day' has two meanings. Today was not a gym day. Today was the brand new leg day. The difference is massive. Went for a casual walk with my new leg. So comfortable.
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Here in @mtu.ie Cork Music School until 2pm today!
Come and say hi and register to vote on SeanadVoter.ie 👋
Come and say hi and register to vote on SeanadVoter.ie 👋
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Here in @mtu.ie Cork Music School until 2pm today!
Come and say hi and register to vote on SeanadVoter.ie 👋
Come and say hi and register to vote on SeanadVoter.ie 👋
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Call for applications : France Excellence Research Residency 2026 💡
📢 Deadline extended 📢
Researchers in Ireland: ready to take your research to France?
➡️ Apply here: ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/relations...
📢 Deadline extended 📢
Researchers in Ireland: ready to take your research to France?
➡️ Apply here: ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/relations...
October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Call for applications : France Excellence Research Residency 2026 💡
📢 Deadline extended 📢
Researchers in Ireland: ready to take your research to France?
➡️ Apply here: ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/relations...
📢 Deadline extended 📢
Researchers in Ireland: ready to take your research to France?
➡️ Apply here: ie.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/relations...
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Hello @ucc.ie 👋
We're in the student centre today to help with all things Seanad Éireann! Who is eligible and how to register - come say hi and find out 🗳️
We're in the student centre today to help with all things Seanad Éireann! Who is eligible and how to register - come say hi and find out 🗳️
October 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hello @ucc.ie 👋
We're in the student centre today to help with all things Seanad Éireann! Who is eligible and how to register - come say hi and find out 🗳️
We're in the student centre today to help with all things Seanad Éireann! Who is eligible and how to register - come say hi and find out 🗳️
I've been involved in sport for 44 years. I've been a Chemist for 30. I've been involved in anti-doping advocacy and athlete representation for pushing a decade.
Shane Ryan joining the 'Enhanced Games' risks his health, damages his reputation and his sport. 1/3
Shane Ryan joining the 'Enhanced Games' risks his health, damages his reputation and his sport. 1/3
October 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
I've been involved in sport for 44 years. I've been a Chemist for 30. I've been involved in anti-doping advocacy and athlete representation for pushing a decade.
Shane Ryan joining the 'Enhanced Games' risks his health, damages his reputation and his sport. 1/3
Shane Ryan joining the 'Enhanced Games' risks his health, damages his reputation and his sport. 1/3
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The next edition of the NUI newsletter is now available 📰
As the new academic year kicks off, we're sharing our latest news and giving you a look back at the last few months at NUI.
createsend.com/t/y-1CEA69F5...
As the new academic year kicks off, we're sharing our latest news and giving you a look back at the last few months at NUI.
createsend.com/t/y-1CEA69F5...
NUI Newsletter Issue 7: October 2025
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October 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The next edition of the NUI newsletter is now available 📰
As the new academic year kicks off, we're sharing our latest news and giving you a look back at the last few months at NUI.
createsend.com/t/y-1CEA69F5...
As the new academic year kicks off, we're sharing our latest news and giving you a look back at the last few months at NUI.
createsend.com/t/y-1CEA69F5...
If you believe RFK and his friend you should read this. Their claims are based on a paper that would be eviserated if an undergraduate submitted it.
If you’ve been following the RFK Jr autism news, then you’ve probably heard that there’s a systematic review “proving” Tylenol causes autism.
Here’s my review of that paper👇🏼
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
Here’s my review of that paper👇🏼
open.substack.com/pub/epiellie...
The best evidence Tylenol causes autism isn't great
On Monday, RFK Jr announced Tylenol ‘causes’ autism referencing three studies as evidence. Let's dive in.
open.substack.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
If you believe RFK and his friend you should read this. Their claims are based on a paper that would be eviserated if an undergraduate submitted it.
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ÉIGSE: A Journal of Irish Studies, Volume XLII, edited by Professor Liam Mac Mathúna, was officially launched in NUI, 49 Merrion Square, on Monday 10 July 2025 by Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle.
A great evening was had by all 📚
Read more: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Ei...
A great evening was had by all 📚
Read more: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Ei...
July 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
ÉIGSE: A Journal of Irish Studies, Volume XLII, edited by Professor Liam Mac Mathúna, was officially launched in NUI, 49 Merrion Square, on Monday 10 July 2025 by Dr Nollaig Ó Muraíle.
A great evening was had by all 📚
Read more: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Ei...
A great evening was had by all 📚
Read more: www.nui.ie/news/2025/Ei...
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We were delighted to welcome the National Transport Authority to 49 Merrion Square recently to present NUI with the Silver Smarter Travel Mark 🥈
This recognises our commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage 🌱
This recognises our commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage 🌱
July 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We were delighted to welcome the National Transport Authority to 49 Merrion Square recently to present NUI with the Silver Smarter Travel Mark 🥈
This recognises our commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage 🌱
This recognises our commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage 🌱
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Galway hotel fire ‘pulled our community together to help other newcomers’, says professor
Galway hotel fire ‘pulled our community together to help other newcomers’, says professor
Cancer specialist recalls 2023 incident as he launches foundation to help refugees and asylum seekers access education
www.irishtimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Galway hotel fire ‘pulled our community together to help other newcomers’, says professor
Congratulations to the two Irish researchers to have won funding in the ERC Advanced Grants, Prof Kylie Jarrett @kylzjarrett.bsky.social and Prof. Barry Wardell (www.barrywardell.net) both of @ucddublin.bsky.social .This is a hugely competitive funding scheme and is a huge achievement for them both
📣 Good news: 281 top researchers have just won ERC Advanced Grants!
The new funding, worth nearly €721 million, is part of the 🇪🇺 EU’s #HorizonEurope programme.
Find out more 👉 europa.eu/!JYKxkD
#ERCAdG #FrontierResearch @ec.europa.eu
The new funding, worth nearly €721 million, is part of the 🇪🇺 EU’s #HorizonEurope programme.
Find out more 👉 europa.eu/!JYKxkD
#ERCAdG #FrontierResearch @ec.europa.eu
June 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Congratulations to the two Irish researchers to have won funding in the ERC Advanced Grants, Prof Kylie Jarrett @kylzjarrett.bsky.social and Prof. Barry Wardell (www.barrywardell.net) both of @ucddublin.bsky.social .This is a hugely competitive funding scheme and is a huge achievement for them both
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University of Galway has today announced the donation of the Presidential Archive of President Michael D. Higgins, as well as books from his personal collection.
June 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
University of Galway has today announced the donation of the Presidential Archive of President Michael D. Higgins, as well as books from his personal collection.
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June 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Excited to be in @ucc.ie today to promote registrations for the new Higher Education Seanad Éireann constituency!
➡️https://seanadvoter.ie
➡️https://seanadvoter.ie
May 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Excited to be in @ucc.ie today to promote registrations for the new Higher Education Seanad Éireann constituency!
➡️https://seanadvoter.ie
➡️https://seanadvoter.ie
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SeanadVoter.ie - Now Open for Applications!
You can apply now to be entered on the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency.
Deadline for applications is 26 February 2026. This Register of Electors will be published on 1 June 2026.
You can apply now to be entered on the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency.
Deadline for applications is 26 February 2026. This Register of Electors will be published on 1 June 2026.
May 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
SeanadVoter.ie - Now Open for Applications!
You can apply now to be entered on the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency.
Deadline for applications is 26 February 2026. This Register of Electors will be published on 1 June 2026.
You can apply now to be entered on the Register of Electors 2026 for the Seanad Éireann Higher Education constituency.
Deadline for applications is 26 February 2026. This Register of Electors will be published on 1 June 2026.
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“…some would prefer universities that say, ‘not those people, not those studies.’
Any person, any study… at Cornell… is our commitment to community.” — #Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff at the university’s 157th commencement (as viewed from my seat onstage).
Any person, any study… at Cornell… is our commitment to community.” — #Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff at the university’s 157th commencement (as viewed from my seat onstage).
May 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“…some would prefer universities that say, ‘not those people, not those studies.’
Any person, any study… at Cornell… is our commitment to community.” — #Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff at the university’s 157th commencement (as viewed from my seat onstage).
Any person, any study… at Cornell… is our commitment to community.” — #Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff at the university’s 157th commencement (as viewed from my seat onstage).
We are at risk, once again, of wandring without thought to embrace a catchy concept that will make some people lots of money at the expense of the truth and Moral compass of sport. If you do not understand why the concept of the 'Enhanced games' is wrong think of two senarios. 1/2
May 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We are at risk, once again, of wandring without thought to embrace a catchy concept that will make some people lots of money at the expense of the truth and Moral compass of sport. If you do not understand why the concept of the 'Enhanced games' is wrong think of two senarios. 1/2
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We will also be launching the book on Thursday, May 29 at
@nuimerrionsq.bsky.social where we will be joined by guest speaker Colm Tóibín! Book your place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
@nuimerrionsq.bsky.social where we will be joined by guest speaker Colm Tóibín! Book your place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
Book Launch - The Correction of Taste by Denis Donoghue
Join us for the launch of Denis Donoghue's 'The Correction of Taste', where we will be joined by guest speaker Colm Tóibín.
www.eventbrite.ie
May 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We will also be launching the book on Thursday, May 29 at
@nuimerrionsq.bsky.social where we will be joined by guest speaker Colm Tóibín! Book your place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
@nuimerrionsq.bsky.social where we will be joined by guest speaker Colm Tóibín! Book your place here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launc...
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The Future of AI in Higher Education
Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Tia Cullen, Greg O’Brien and Dr Heike Felzmann from the latest instalment of the NUI Seminar Series: Higher Education, Today & Tomorrow.
You can now watch the full seminar here:
www.nui.ie/news/2025/Po...
Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Tia Cullen, Greg O’Brien and Dr Heike Felzmann from the latest instalment of the NUI Seminar Series: Higher Education, Today & Tomorrow.
You can now watch the full seminar here:
www.nui.ie/news/2025/Po...
May 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The Future of AI in Higher Education
Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Tia Cullen, Greg O’Brien and Dr Heike Felzmann from the latest instalment of the NUI Seminar Series: Higher Education, Today & Tomorrow.
You can now watch the full seminar here:
www.nui.ie/news/2025/Po...
Thank you to our wonderful speakers, Tia Cullen, Greg O’Brien and Dr Heike Felzmann from the latest instalment of the NUI Seminar Series: Higher Education, Today & Tomorrow.
You can now watch the full seminar here:
www.nui.ie/news/2025/Po...