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pjprendergast.bsky.social
@pjprendergast.bsky.social
Research Professor at Trinity College Dublin. Interested in higher education, ethics, governance
First visit of President Connolly to SETU where she commends our initiative for carers education www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
President commends SETU for carers education initiative
President Catherine Connolly has commended South East Technological University for an initiative which has made higher education more accessible to family carers across the country.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
57% for/ 14% against/ 27% unsure. At beginning of United Ireland debate in Dublin
November 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Economic and social value of a university to a region: investment in SETU gives a fivefold economic return waterfordcouncil.ie/setu-deliver...
SETU delivers €1 billion economic and social impact - Waterford City & County Council
Major study highlights how SETU is powering regional growth and making national impact
waterfordcouncil.ie
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Today we were delighted to launch #SETU's Economic and Social Impact Report - #SETU's total impact on the Irish economy in 2024 is valued at €1.05 billion - a huge thanks to all who have played a role in making this happen🙌
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Pauric Dempsey, the Keough-Naughton Institute’s executive director in Dublin, tells journalist Sarah Carey how the idea of “For and Against a United Ireland” was born.

The book was commissioned by ARINS, a joint project of the Royal Irish Academy and Notre Dame. www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
Sarah Carey: There is a rational debate to be had on a united Ireland, if we can rise above emotive tribalism
Humans are primitive souls. Good and evil, love and rage, fear and hope reside in all of us. We are capable of great heroism, kindness and self-sacrifice. Or, we can chop our neighbours’ head off beca...
www.independent.ie
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Dublin bookshop to host festive late-night shopping event following arson attack | Irish Independent share.google/spCMW7qYvg79...
Dublin bookshop to host festive late-night shopping event following arson attack
A much-loved Dublin bookshop will kick off the festive season next week with a late-night Christmas shopping party featuring cocktails, cookies and surprise author signings.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🎓 @tcddublin.bsky.social Engineering students: Apply now for the Eric & Barbara Kinsella Scholarships!

Senior Fresh students in Engineering & Engineering with Management can receive €5,000/year for up to 4 years.

Deadline: 17 Oct
Details: bit.ly/42TSVXW
#TCD #Scholarships
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September 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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A big congratulations to David Denieffe on his appointment as Chief Operations Officer (COO) at #SETU 🎉 I am very much looking forward to working with David in support of operational excellence at #SETU for the benefit of our staff, students, and stakeholders.

Read full story here👇
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SETU | SETU appoints first Chief Operations Officer, David Denieffe
South East Technological University provides an innovative and dynamic learning environment, equipping students with the skills for success in a global…
www.setu.ie
September 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Interesting off-beat photos of Trinity iowastatedaily.com/319776/multi...
PHOTOS: Trinity College Dublin through the eyes of visiting Ireland tourists
iowastatedaily.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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@tcddublin.bsky.social climbs to 75th place in 2026 QS
World University Rankings, up 12 places from last year, its highest ranking in a decade. The increase is due in large part to strong performance in the Academic Reputation and the Employer Reputation categories.
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Trinity climbs to 75th place in 2026 QS World University Rankings
Trinity’s Provost and President Dr Linda Doyle said: “The rankings news encourages us to be even bolder in our ambition for Trinity and, indeed, for Ireland - an ambition that should be championed and...
www.tcd.ie
June 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Delighted to join colleagues in launching SETU's ambitious 'Connecting Research to Impact' strategy. Thanks to guest speakers Christian Stafford @entirl.bsky.social and Tim Conlon @hea_irl for their excellent contributions and a big congrats to Prof. Marie Claire Van Hout and her team for their work
June 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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A very enjoyable day today at the launch of SETU's
‘Connecting for Impact in Lifelong Learning' strategy. Sincere thanks to Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor and our inspiring speakers Dr David Dempsey and Nigel Nash from Tiglin. Well done to all in the LLL team on this great work 👏
June 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, has today welcomed the appointment of Dr Diarmuid O'Brien as the new CEO of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Dr O’Brien will take up the role in September 2025. Read: www.researchireland.ie/news/new-ceo/
May 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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This weekend @businesspost.bsky.social profiled the dynamic industry innovation environment of #Waterford and the south east region, including the important role of SETU in the R&D ecosystem. Great articles featuring #SETU colleagues and business leaders in life sciences sector
April 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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This week, Minister James Lawless addressed the audience at a Research Ireland stakeholder consultation event. He acknowledged and thanked stakeholders for their invaluable contributions throughout the nationwide consultation programme. #ResearchIreland
March 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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During his recent visit to SETU, the Chair @pjprendergast.bsky.social and I had a valuable discussion with Minister Lawless on SETU’s strategic developments including our new programmes in pharmacy and veterinary medicine, priority capital projects and research
February 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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My opinion piece in today's @irishtimes.com sets out the challenges for our university students and the opportunities offered by Technological Universities (TUs).

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

@mtu.ie @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
February 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Call for Expressions of Interest to become a member of the Douglas Hyde Gallery Board thedouglashyde.ie/opencall-joi...
Join Our Board of Directors - The Douglas Hyde Gallery
The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art, a leading platform for contemporary art in Ireland, is searching for new Directors to join our Board. Do you want to support a dynamic, visual arts organi...
thedouglashyde.ie
February 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM