Tony Gallagher
@tgeducation.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus, Queen’s University Belfast. Interested in the role of education in divided societies, the civic role of higher education and AC Milan.
Brooke Nichols, a Boston University health economist, is calculating the consequences of Trump’s cuts to humanitarian aid across the world. Currently the level of additional deaths is 340,000 and rising.
June 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Brooke Nichols, a Boston University health economist, is calculating the consequences of Trump’s cuts to humanitarian aid across the world. Currently the level of additional deaths is 340,000 and rising.
'I embrace you with all my heart.' When Albert Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize he wrote a letter to his first teacher. Worth remembering on #thankateacher day.
June 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
'I embrace you with all my heart.' When Albert Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize he wrote a letter to his first teacher. Worth remembering on #thankateacher day.
On May 22, 1998, the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement was endorsed by referendums in both parts of Ireland
May 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
On May 22, 1998, the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement was endorsed by referendums in both parts of Ireland
Great to see the Fighting Words supplement in today’s Irish News, showcasing the power and joy of creative writing by young people across the island of Ireland.
May 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Great to see the Fighting Words supplement in today’s Irish News, showcasing the power and joy of creative writing by young people across the island of Ireland.
Today’s Irish Times
April 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today’s Irish Times
The EU makes clear it won’t compromise food standards in any trade deal with the USA. Will the UK also hold to that line?
April 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The EU makes clear it won’t compromise food standards in any trade deal with the USA. Will the UK also hold to that line?
Joshua Tree - yucca
March 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Joshua Tree - yucca
From the Economist
March 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
From the Economist
Very pleased to attend the celebration of 25 years of @ark-ni.bsky.social, a joint initiative of Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University which has provided high quality research and evidence on social policy in Northern Ireland
February 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Very pleased to attend the celebration of 25 years of @ark-ni.bsky.social, a joint initiative of Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University which has provided high quality research and evidence on social policy in Northern Ireland
The Munich Agreement 1938 when the ‘great powers’ traded away parts of Czechoslovakia for a wider peace in Europe, except it only emboldened the Nazis and sent Europe tumbling towards World War Two.
February 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The Munich Agreement 1938 when the ‘great powers’ traded away parts of Czechoslovakia for a wider peace in Europe, except it only emboldened the Nazis and sent Europe tumbling towards World War Two.
Ad in today’s New York Times
February 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Ad in today’s New York Times
Remembering Mark Ashton today on the anniversary of his death
February 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Remembering Mark Ashton today on the anniversary of his death
The Council of Europe work focuses on the values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge and critical understanding that should be addressed through education to underpin democratic culture. Important also that educational institutions put these principles into practice.
February 7, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Council of Europe work focuses on the values, attitudes, skills, and knowledge and critical understanding that should be addressed through education to underpin democratic culture. Important also that educational institutions put these principles into practice.
The Pierhead, an iconic building in Cardiff, built in 1897.
February 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Pierhead, an iconic building in Cardiff, built in 1897.
The annual JRF reports on poverty in the UK have shown lower levels in Northern Ireland. This is helped by mitigations the Executive has put in place to address some of the worse effects of austerity, but depends on future funding decisions. Also, poverty levels vary considerably within NI.
January 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The annual JRF reports on poverty in the UK have shown lower levels in Northern Ireland. This is helped by mitigations the Executive has put in place to address some of the worse effects of austerity, but depends on future funding decisions. Also, poverty levels vary considerably within NI.
Belfast Grand Central Station
January 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Belfast Grand Central Station
A disused turntable and water tank in Connolly railway station, Dublin. I wonder when they were last used?
January 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A disused turntable and water tank in Connolly railway station, Dublin. I wonder when they were last used?
CNN reported yesterday that the Getty Villa did not succumb to the wildfires: ‘Years of prioritizing fire mitigation efforts, clearing nearby brush as well as installing an on-site water tank, proved crucial in keeping the $10 billion collection safe from harm.’
January 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
CNN reported yesterday that the Getty Villa did not succumb to the wildfires: ‘Years of prioritizing fire mitigation efforts, clearing nearby brush as well as installing an on-site water tank, proved crucial in keeping the $10 billion collection safe from harm.’
Humphrey Bogart was born on December 25, 1899. Some of the films he starred in were masterpieces, especially Casablanca, a film I watch every Christmas Day.
December 25, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Humphrey Bogart was born on December 25, 1899. Some of the films he starred in were masterpieces, especially Casablanca, a film I watch every Christmas Day.
125 years ago Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Football & Cricket Club which, as AC Milan, went on to become one of the most successful teams in football history. Tonight, in the game against Genoa, we celebrate Kilpin's legacy and all the players who have worn the red & black.
December 15, 2024 at 5:13 PM
125 years ago Herbert Kilpin founded the Milan Football & Cricket Club which, as AC Milan, went on to become one of the most successful teams in football history. Tonight, in the game against Genoa, we celebrate Kilpin's legacy and all the players who have worn the red & black.
Wuith this track record for previous holders of the post, being President of South Korea does not look like a good career move!
December 4, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Wuith this track record for previous holders of the post, being President of South Korea does not look like a good career move!
The FF/FG coalition has bucked the trend in elections this year by not taking a beating as incumbents in #GE2024, though their smaller partner, the Green Party, has suffered a significant loss of support.
December 1, 2024 at 6:33 PM
The FF/FG coalition has bucked the trend in elections this year by not taking a beating as incumbents in #GE2024, though their smaller partner, the Green Party, has suffered a significant loss of support.