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Aoife Brennan
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Associate Professor, Head of School, School of Inclusive & Special Education, Dublin City University Institute of Education
IPDA Ireland Chair
LinkedIn: https: http://linkedin.com/in/aoife-brennan-7a95468
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📚 New Research Alert! Fostering teacher leadership for inclusion: the role of school-university partnerships and professional learning communities

50 free eprints: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/PPSFW...

@dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @mauracoulter.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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educationtrex.bsky.social
📢 New on T-REX: Noel Reilly explores wellbeing support for primary principals facing rising emotional & role demands.
Read his thesis & article now 👉 www.t-rex.ie
#EdResearch #Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #TREX
June 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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esai-irl.bsky.social
Final session of the day, @aimiebrennan.bsky.social announces the winner of the ESAI ECR Award 2025!

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Green, EdD student @dcuioe.bsky.social for her thoughtful & excellently researched paper 🎉

Thanks to ECR review panel: Aimie Brennan, Elizabeth Oldham and Audrey Bryan
April 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners.

Piece by Dr Laura Gormley of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com.

Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4iXyAHh
What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners
Survey respondents prioritised goals that promote autonomy, social inclusion and communication.
launch.dcu.ie
April 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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rtebrainstorm.bsky.social
Can stories and play help children make sense of the world around them? Analysis by Sinéad McCauley Lambe & @coraofarrell.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them?
Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home
www.rte.ie
April 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching.
Piece by Dr Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3XMky2O #RTEBrainstorm
'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching
Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support
launch.dcu.ie
April 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
aoifebren.bsky.social
Initial teacher education for inclusion is crucial but teachers need access to quality professional learning opportunities in this area throughout their careers @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Doctoral researchers are invited to join our second Spotlight Session - De-mystifying the Viva on 8 May. Find out more and register for this free event here: ipda.org.uk/8-may-2025-e...
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
aoifebren.bsky.social
An extra special @dublincityuni.bsky.social
graduation ceremony yesterday with
6 @dcuioe.bsky.social doctoral graduates 👏🏻
We are immensely proud of these inclusive education changemakers 🎉
@dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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pdiejournal.bsky.social
3 days to go until the first @ipdaireland.bsky.social Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event takes place on 20 March.
More information and registration details 👇
ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Feb 24
Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...
March 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Join us for this event this coming week.

📆 20th March 5pm-6:30pm.

👇🏼See registration details in the post below:
ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Feb 24
Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...
March 15, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...
February 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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alangorman.bsky.social
From research across Wales, Scotland & Ireland, new paper with Fiona King, Romina Madrid, Michelle Jones & Alma Harris explores system leadership. Free downloads 👇

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

@alm30.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
System leadership: implications and considerations for school leaders
Published in School Leadership & Management: Formerly School Organisation (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
March 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social
Register 👇🏻
ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

@fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social
20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event
IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...
ipda.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social
Register 👇🏻
ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

@fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social
20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event
IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...
ipda.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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alangorman.bsky.social
The DCU Doctor of Education is now open for applications for 2025! A part-time doctorate to deepen your learning while staying connected to practice - blended learning & strong peer community that fits around your career.
www.dcu.ie/courses/post.... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Doctor of Education |
This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....
www.dcu.ie
February 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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alangorman.bsky.social
Are phone bans in schools tackling the real issues of student engagement, or just an easy policy fix? My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @news.rte.ie with James O’Higgins Norman, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, explores the policy implications @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction?
Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix
www.rte.ie
February 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social
Thank you to all who attended the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch, especially to Prof Mel Ainscow for an inspiring keynote, Centre Director Dr Joe Travers, guest panellists @dervalmcd.bsky.social CEO Inclusion Ireland & Dr Lisa Ward @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Dr Joe Travers, Prof Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan, Prof Daire Keogh standing alongside a banner for the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy Dr Joe Travers, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy Prof Mel Ainscow giving his keynote address Guest Panellists: left to right: Dr Joe Travers, Dr Lisa Ward, Derval McDonagh, Prof Mel Ainscow
January 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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paulalehane.bsky.social
It was such a privilege to hear Prof. Ainscow (the first name on any reference list from my master's research!) and the panel discuss the past, present and future of inclusive education. I can't wait to see how the centre will grow and make a meaningful impact on Irish education. 🎒🎓🌟
inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 28
Thank you to all who attended the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch, especially to Prof Mel Ainscow for an inspiring keynote, Centre Director Dr Joe Travers, guest panellists @dervalmcd.bsky.social CEO Inclusion Ireland & Dr Lisa Ward @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Dr Joe Travers, Prof Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan, Prof Daire Keogh standing alongside a banner for the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy Dr Joe Travers, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy Prof Mel Ainscow giving his keynote address Guest Panellists: left to right: Dr Joe Travers, Dr Lisa Ward, Derval McDonagh, Prof Mel Ainscow
January 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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dublincityuni.bsky.social
Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social launched in DCU’s Institute of Education @dcuioe.bsky.social.
Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivers keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's Campus.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4jrxB2K
Dr Joseph Travers, Professor Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.
January 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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alangorman.bsky.social
Our EdD students & staff last night joined Professor Mel Ainscow’s keynote at DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Thought provoking insights into inclusion in education @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @aoifebren.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social
DCU EdD students and staff with Prof Mel Ainscow at the centre launch.
January 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social
🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Details have been emailed to guests. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers 👇

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social
Thank you to those who have registered to attend the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you on Monday, 27th January, 6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
aoifebren.bsky.social
Please register by Monday 20th January 👇🏻
aoifebren.bsky.social Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Jan 13
I am very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy on Monday, 27th January, @6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

Please join us! Register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Further details below:
January 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
aoifebren.bsky.social
I am very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy on Monday, 27th January, @6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

Please join us! Register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Further details below:
January 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM