University of Galway- Philosophy
philosophygalway.bsky.social
University of Galway- Philosophy
@philosophygalway.bsky.social
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Galway. Specialising in Public Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Post-Kantian Philosophy and Philosophy for and with Children and Young people.
Staff members @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and @micheladianetti.bsky.social presented their work on and in the Community of Philosophical Inquiry this weekend as part of the Winchester Advanced P4C Seminar. Rigorous research ensures our work with communities on and off campus has depth and integrity.
October 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Posters, a paper and a Workshop. Our team shared 2 theoretical frameworks, 3 community philosophy projects and 1 new resource with researchers and educators at the NAACI conference, Montreal. @drlucyelvis.bsky.social @micheladianetti.bsky.social @chiaralimandri.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Alumni, researchers and staff from our department came together to deliver the symposium 'Creating community (de)creating identity' at the Philosophy and Theory of Higher Education Society conference this week at Trinity College Dublin.
June 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Celebrating the exciting arrival of hardcopies of a new book by @felixom.bsky.social Looking forward to reading 'The Fidelity of Reason' published by @springer1842.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
A stunning close to the modules Philosophical Inquiry and Philosophy in Irish Schools. Students celebrated their practice achievements together in the philosophy garden- seen here reading anonymous appreciations from peers and instructors(plus they left this beautiful message on our whiteboard)
April 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Some images from an event that welcomed our on-campus and off-campus community to consider the implications of Trump's second presidency for the European Community. With many thanks to colleagues from @historyatgalway.bsky.social, Soc&Pol, Law and English who participated
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We'll be celebrating the end of the semester with our first Thinking on Screen- a philosophical film screening for all the members of our philosophical community on campus. There's just one day for students, staff and researchers to get their votes in for their preferred title!
March 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's the final week of our on-campus Communities of Philosophical Inquiry. A chance to join a facilitated philosophical conversation guided by philosophy students studying the Lipman/Sharp pedagogy. Some of our student facilitators have been enjoying the sun while planning their sessions
March 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thanks to all panellists, attendees and, of course, our event organisers (brilliant young scholars Dr Dianetti and Nicola Bozzi) for organising an event for our on an off-campus community to examine the implications of the second Trump presidency for the European community.
March 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our exploration of decolonising the third-level curriculum continues with a workshop for students. Organised by Dr Nora Ward with colleagues from @historyatgalway.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Looking forward to our annual Postgraduate Conference. In association with University of Galway Philsoc.
Tuesday, April 15th, University of Galway, Hardiman Library, Ground Floor, THB-G010
Keynote Speaker: Dr Katy Dineen (UCC)
March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A big congratulations to our final year student Ruth Merkli who as auditor of photosoc was an organising force behind the society opening its annuals members exhibition yesterday evening in the quadrangle gallery. Beautiful images capturing culture
March 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What a week! Community of Philosophical inquiry placements commenced this week. Between on-campus and primary school groups, students taught by @drlucyelvis.bsky.social and Dr Michela Dianetti have engaged 170 people in philosophical thinking. We can't wait to see these projects unfold!
March 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM