@ifut.bsky.social
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
Our delegation: Paul Gavan (ICTU), Frank Jones (IFUT), Edward Lahiff (UCC) & John Walsh (TCD).
#HEAAct #IFUT #HigherEd #Governance
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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
Our delegation: Paul Gavan (ICTU), Frank Jones (IFUT), Edward Lahiff (UCC) & John Walsh (TCD).
#HEAAct #IFUT #HigherEd #Governance
"Since October, 2023, all university campuses in Gaza have been subject to intensive bombing, with dozens of buildings completely destroyed and many more irreparably damaged."
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Higher education has been destroyed in Gaza
Academics call for sanctions as Israel’s actions against education in Gaza draw condemnation
www.irishtimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
"Since October, 2023, all university campuses in Gaza have been subject to intensive bombing, with dozens of buildings completely destroyed and many more irreparably damaged."
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
““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
Miriam Hamilton shares how the union is tackling precarity in Irish HE.
📖 Read: www.ucc.ie/en/rsa/newss...
#ResearcherRights #IFUT #HigherEd #UnionStrong
News & Seminars | University College Cork
www.ucc.ie
October 31, 2025 at 11:29 AM
““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
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
October 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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
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Based on our report into global higher education for @eduinternational.bsky.social. This work by @ifut.bsky.social members at Maynooth University was fantastic.
🏛️ Maynooth University’s 2023 governance reform removed elected staff reps, replacing them with appointees.
💪🏼In this powerful piece, Sinéad Kennedy shares how union-led action defended collegial governance and academic freedom.
🔗 Read the full story: https://eiie.io/4mNbEvz
💪🏼In this powerful piece, Sinéad Kennedy shares how union-led action defended collegial governance and academic freedom.
🔗 Read the full story: https://eiie.io/4mNbEvz
October 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Based on our report into global higher education for @eduinternational.bsky.social. This work by @ifut.bsky.social members at Maynooth University was fantastic.
📢 IFUT Pre-Budget Submission 2026 is out.
Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#Budget2026 #HigherEd
Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#Budget2026 #HigherEd
IFUT Pre Budget Submission 2026 | Irish Federation of University Teachers
www.ifut.ie
September 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📢 IFUT Pre-Budget Submission 2026 is out.
Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#Budget2026 #HigherEd
Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#Budget2026 #HigherEd
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
Joining IFUT means standing together for fairness, respect & better conditions in higher education.
👉 Apply here: www.ifut.ie/content/memb...
#IFUT #UnionStrong #HigherEd
September 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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
Joining IFUT means standing together for fairness, respect & better conditions in higher education.
👉 Apply here: www.ifut.ie/content/memb...
#IFUT #UnionStrong #HigherEd
✊ School secretaries & caretakers are not “second-class staff.”
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.
IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.
Solidarity across the movement.
👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.
IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.
Solidarity across the movement.
👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...
August 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
✊ School secretaries & caretakers are not “second-class staff.”
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.
IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.
Solidarity across the movement.
👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.
IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.
Solidarity across the movement.
👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...
📢 IFUT continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protection of education.
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.
🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.
🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition
ifut.ie
August 26, 2025 at 8:53 AM
📢 IFUT continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protection of education.
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.
🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.
🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition
📣 Ireland has no legal right to union recognition/collective bargaining.
Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.
✍️petition: respectatwork.ie
#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.
✍️petition: respectatwork.ie
#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
📣 Ireland has no legal right to union recognition/collective bargaining.
Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.
✍️petition: respectatwork.ie
#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.
✍️petition: respectatwork.ie
#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
At the 2025 ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference, IFUT President Dr Michael Hinds moved a powerful motion on the urgent need for public investment in higher education and protection for the wellbeing of educators.
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At the 2025 ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference, IFUT President Dr Michael Hinds moved a powerful motion on the urgent need for public investment in higher education and protection for the wellbeing of educators.
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity
🏘️❗️The housing crisis affects us all—and hits workers hardest.
The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.
📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm
Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof
The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.
📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm
Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof
June 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🏘️❗️The housing crisis affects us all—and hits workers hardest.
The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.
📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm
Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof
The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.
📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm
Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof
Our General Secretary @frank-jones123.bsky.social is attending the @eisunion.bsky.social 179th AGM in Aviemore.
Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education
Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education
June 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our General Secretary @frank-jones123.bsky.social is attending the @eisunion.bsky.social 179th AGM in Aviemore.
Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education
Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education
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
June 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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
On June 4th, ICTU is organising a national moment of reflection to mark the UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.
This includes a reflection on the impact of conflict on children, including in Gaza.
A one-minute pause will take place at 1:05 PM.
#UNDay #4June #Gaza #ICTU
This includes a reflection on the impact of conflict on children, including in Gaza.
A one-minute pause will take place at 1:05 PM.
#UNDay #4June #Gaza #ICTU
May 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
📢 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
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
May 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
📢 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
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
We’ve hit 500 responses – help us reach 1,000.
IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Have your say. Share widely
#HigherEd #UnionStrong
IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Have your say. Share widely
#HigherEd #UnionStrong
Academic Matters - What's changed?
Thank you for taking our survey.
www.surveymonkey.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We’ve hit 500 responses – help us reach 1,000.
IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Have your say. Share widely
#HigherEd #UnionStrong
IFUT’s national survey on academic work is live. We’re gathering voices from across Higher Education to campaign for job security, fair workloads & better conditions.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Have your say. Share widely
#HigherEd #UnionStrong
That's a wrap from #IFUTADC2025
Don't forget to take our Academic Matters - What's changed survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Don't forget to take our Academic Matters - What's changed survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
May 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
That's a wrap from #IFUTADC2025
Don't forget to take our Academic Matters - What's changed survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Don't forget to take our Academic Matters - What's changed survey! www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWJKQDH
Prof Michael Hinds, incoming @ifut President for the next two years, addresses ADC today with a strong message of solidarity and renewal. We look forward to his leadership. #IFUTADC #UnionLeadership #Solidarity
May 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Prof Michael Hinds, incoming @ifut President for the next two years, addresses ADC today with a strong message of solidarity and renewal. We look forward to his leadership. #IFUTADC #UnionLeadership #Solidarity
General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025
May 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025
General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025
May 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
General Secretary Frank Jones presents outgoing IFUT President, Prof Emma Sokell, with a commemorative scroll and presidential badge in recognition of her outstanding service. A fitting close to a powerful ADC focused on Trade Union Renewal and the future of academic unionism. #IFUTADC2025
General Secretary Frank Jones presented a token of appreciation to Fiona Lee, Assistant General Secretary, on the occasion of her retirement.
May 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
General Secretary Frank Jones presented a token of appreciation to Fiona Lee, Assistant General Secretary, on the occasion of her retirement.
