Emma McKenna
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
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Emma McKenna
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
· Mar 6
Communities of practice - Loess Project
In each of the 15 participating countries, LOESS partners has set up Communities of Practice (CoPs), comprising stakeholders from education, research, community initiatives and policymaking, who share...
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Interested in education for soil health? Join a LOESS Community of Practice loess-project.eu/communities-...
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Our latest branch newsletter has just been published (you’ll have to sign into your QUB account to access): sway.cloud.microsoft/InbEyCsvRbWA...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our latest branch newsletter has just been published (you’ll have to sign into your QUB account to access): sway.cloud.microsoft/InbEyCsvRbWA...
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Just 2 days left to apply to be part of #BeingHuman2025
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just 2 days left to apply to be part of #BeingHuman2025
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
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I will be running the Moy Park Women's 10k on June 22nd - and I'm hoping to raise some money for Cancer Focus NI as part of this. I would really appreciate your support for a worthwhile charity - please read more about it at my fundraising page!
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Fundraising page of Rebecca Bamford
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you can help me to promote this page, I would really appreciate it. You can share my page on any social media using ...
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June 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I will be running the Moy Park Women's 10k on June 22nd - and I'm hoping to raise some money for Cancer Focus NI as part of this. I would really appreciate your support for a worthwhile charity - please read more about it at my fundraising page!
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
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Now, more than ever, it is important to: JOIN A UNION!
June 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Now, more than ever, it is important to: JOIN A UNION!
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🚀 Calling Early-Stage Creatives!
Come take part in DesignLink – a high-impact, fully funded design sprint where you will collaborate with real businesses to solve complex challenges.
All backgrounds/disciplines welcome! £750 stipend.
Deadline: 28 April.
Spaces limited–apply now: bit.ly/4iBCqWy
Come take part in DesignLink – a high-impact, fully funded design sprint where you will collaborate with real businesses to solve complex challenges.
All backgrounds/disciplines welcome! £750 stipend.
Deadline: 28 April.
Spaces limited–apply now: bit.ly/4iBCqWy
March 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🚀 Calling Early-Stage Creatives!
Come take part in DesignLink – a high-impact, fully funded design sprint where you will collaborate with real businesses to solve complex challenges.
All backgrounds/disciplines welcome! £750 stipend.
Deadline: 28 April.
Spaces limited–apply now: bit.ly/4iBCqWy
Come take part in DesignLink – a high-impact, fully funded design sprint where you will collaborate with real businesses to solve complex challenges.
All backgrounds/disciplines welcome! £750 stipend.
Deadline: 28 April.
Spaces limited–apply now: bit.ly/4iBCqWy
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My starter pack for Education in NI has had some big additions lately - a warm welcome to:
@drgraciere.bsky.social
@iesjournal.bsky.social
@education-ni.gov.uk
@nus-usi.bsky.social
@nihrc.bsky.social
@qubvchancellor.bsky.social
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
@ucuatqub.bsky.social
...
@drgraciere.bsky.social
@iesjournal.bsky.social
@education-ni.gov.uk
@nus-usi.bsky.social
@nihrc.bsky.social
@qubvchancellor.bsky.social
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
@ucuatqub.bsky.social
...
March 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
My starter pack for Education in NI has had some big additions lately - a warm welcome to:
@drgraciere.bsky.social
@iesjournal.bsky.social
@education-ni.gov.uk
@nus-usi.bsky.social
@nihrc.bsky.social
@qubvchancellor.bsky.social
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
@ucuatqub.bsky.social
...
@drgraciere.bsky.social
@iesjournal.bsky.social
@education-ni.gov.uk
@nus-usi.bsky.social
@nihrc.bsky.social
@qubvchancellor.bsky.social
@emmamckenna.bsky.social
@ucuatqub.bsky.social
...
Interested in education for soil health? Join a LOESS Community of Practice loess-project.eu/communities-...
Communities of practice - Loess Project
In each of the 15 participating countries, LOESS partners has set up Communities of Practice (CoPs), comprising stakeholders from education, research, community initiatives and policymaking, who share...
loess-project.eu
March 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Interested in education for soil health? Join a LOESS Community of Practice loess-project.eu/communities-...
So much good and impactful research over the last 25 years. Congratulations @ark-ni.bsky.social and here’s to the next 25!
Last week, we were delighted to launch 'ARK at 25' at Belfast City Hall.
ARK at 25 marks a year long series of events that will demonstrate ARK's integral role in supporting critical policy debate and informed policy making in Northern Ireland.
ARK at 25 marks a year long series of events that will demonstrate ARK's integral role in supporting critical policy debate and informed policy making in Northern Ireland.
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
So much good and impactful research over the last 25 years. Congratulations @ark-ni.bsky.social and here’s to the next 25!
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MEPs push for Widening to become mainstream in FP10, reports Science|Business.
EUA's #FP10 Vision has some ideas:
✔️ More opportunities for collaborative research in widening
✔️ A push for national R&I reforms
✔️ A thorough evaluation of the impact of current widening instruments
EUA's #FP10 Vision has some ideas:
✔️ More opportunities for collaborative research in widening
✔️ A push for national R&I reforms
✔️ A thorough evaluation of the impact of current widening instruments
MEPs push for Widening to become mainstream in FP10
Measures that will make Widening a strong presence in FP10, the next EU research and innovation Framework Programme, are being drawn up by an informal Parliamentary task force.The group, which began work...
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February 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
MEPs push for Widening to become mainstream in FP10, reports Science|Business.
EUA's #FP10 Vision has some ideas:
✔️ More opportunities for collaborative research in widening
✔️ A push for national R&I reforms
✔️ A thorough evaluation of the impact of current widening instruments
EUA's #FP10 Vision has some ideas:
✔️ More opportunities for collaborative research in widening
✔️ A push for national R&I reforms
✔️ A thorough evaluation of the impact of current widening instruments
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Give a big Bluesky welcome to @ref2029.bsky.social.
The 2029 process is really starting to gain steam (as terrifying that is for UK academics)
The 2029 process is really starting to gain steam (as terrifying that is for UK academics)
February 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Give a big Bluesky welcome to @ref2029.bsky.social.
The 2029 process is really starting to gain steam (as terrifying that is for UK academics)
The 2029 process is really starting to gain steam (as terrifying that is for UK academics)
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#FridayFeeling
May your in tray be light and your tea/coffee be just how you like it!
We have survived the literal storms and all the Januaryness of January. Spring is on her way and the shortest days are behind us 🌱
Wishing you everything you would wish for yourself in February
May your in tray be light and your tea/coffee be just how you like it!
We have survived the literal storms and all the Januaryness of January. Spring is on her way and the shortest days are behind us 🌱
Wishing you everything you would wish for yourself in February
a girl in a purple dress is jumping in the air with the word hooray behind her
Alt: a girl in a purple dress is jumping in the air with the word hooray behind her
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January 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
#FridayFeeling
May your in tray be light and your tea/coffee be just how you like it!
We have survived the literal storms and all the Januaryness of January. Spring is on her way and the shortest days are behind us 🌱
Wishing you everything you would wish for yourself in February
May your in tray be light and your tea/coffee be just how you like it!
We have survived the literal storms and all the Januaryness of January. Spring is on her way and the shortest days are behind us 🌱
Wishing you everything you would wish for yourself in February
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Happy birthday, everyone!
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
December 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Happy birthday, everyone!
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
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Merry Christmas to all
December 25, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Merry Christmas to all
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Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
Bring back Erasmus+ and youth mobility in Europe
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
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December 12, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Taking Britain out of the Erasmus+ programme was a huge mistake. Labour must rejoin and accept the EU’s offer of a youth mobility scheme
I’m thankful that it seems there’s finally some agreement on where the bluebird landed #HappyThanksgiving2024
November 28, 2024 at 1:27 PM
I’m thankful that it seems there’s finally some agreement on where the bluebird landed #HappyThanksgiving2024