#RustOut
The under-challenge crisis: when high performers quietly disengage.
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons' @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, research on 'rustout' in teacher educators features in this @forbes.com piece.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/498Fgk2
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October 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Is it burnout or rustout?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, examines the dangers of employee ‘rustout’ and advises on how we can prevent it.
Read on @bpsofficial.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3VrZsFr
#DCUResearch
September 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Is it burnout or rustout?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE), from Dublin City University, examines the dangers of employee ‘Rust Out’ and advises on how we can prevent it.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Is it burnout or rustout? | BPS
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education (CREATE), from Dublin City University, examines the dangers of employee ‘Rust Out’ and advises on h...
www.bps.org.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Dal burnout al rustout: il malessere che colpisce chi si sente sottovalutato al lavoro
Rustout è il nuovo male del lavoro che colpisce chi ...
https://www.gazzetta.it/salute/01-09-2025/rustout-il-malessere-di-chi-si-sente-sottovalutato-al-lavoro.shtml
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about her on-going research on occupational wellbeing of educators - this time exploring 'rustout'.

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August 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 & 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about 'rustout'.

@dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social
‘I’m not burning out, I’m rusting out’: investigating the causes of rustout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom
Higher Education-Based Teacher Educators (TEs) are responsible for the preparation of future teachers across the continuum of education. However, despite their significant role in the education ecosystem,...
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August 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about 'rustout'.

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August 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about 'rustout'.

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August 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about 'rustout'.

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August 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to Education Matters about 'rustout'.

@dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social
August 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Are you rusting out?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons speaks to us about her research on 'rustout'.

Read Sabrina & Dr David Smith's full article here, rdcu.be/eAKTt, ahead of Monday's 8am vlog launch

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August 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons, Co-Director of CREATE, talks about her on-going research on occupational wellbeing of educators - this time exploring Rustout ⬇️

Full article here ➡️ rdcu.be/eAKTt

@dcuresearch.bsky.social, @dcuioe.bsky.social, @schoolhumandev.bsky.social, @robertgordonuni.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘂𝘁?
Join Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons from @DCU, to find out the difference.
She talks to us about her latest research with Dr David Smith of @RobertGordonUni

Read the full article ahead of Monday's full show ➡️ rdcu.be/eAKTt

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August 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons, Co-Director of CREATE, speaks on the latest episode of Education Matters about her on-going research on occupational wellbeing of educators - this time exploring Rustout ⬇️ @dcuresearch.bsky.social, @dcuioe.bsky.social @schoolhumandev.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 - Summer Special - Coming Soon!
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @DCU, talks to Paul about her, and Dr David Smith's latest research into 'rustout'.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If you’ve been feeling uninspired and apathetic at work, you may be experiencing this.
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons' @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, research on 'rustout' features in this @huffpostuk.bsky.social piece.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/45Pm08M
#DCUResearch
August 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
📣 Está se sentindo desestimulado e apático no trabalho? Você pode estar sofrendo de ‘rust out’ / BBC
📌# RustOut
🔗 Acesse em: https://www.pedroandretta.info/index/2025/08/12/esta-se-sentindo-desestimulado-e-apatico-no-trabalho-voce-pode-estar-sofrendo-de-rust-out-bbc/
August 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Rustout is real 📉 Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons (DCU CREATE) & Dr David S. Smith (RGU) share interesting new research on its impact on Teacher Educators in Ireland & the UK ➡️ rdcu.be/ezPz5 @dcuioe.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social @esai-irl.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social
‘I’m not burning out, I’m rusting out’: investigating the causes of rustout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United Kingdom
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - ‘I’m not burning out, I’m rusting out’: investigating the causes of rustout in teacher educators in Ireland and the United...
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August 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Rustout - Here's a thought provoking description of mental and emotional decline caused by repetitive, mundane tasks and ongoing professional stagnation. theconversation.com/feeling-unst...
Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout
Rustout can occur when there is a misalignment between professional aspirations and job demands.
theconversation.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: are you bored, apathetic and unmotivated in your job? You may be experiencing rustout at work www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Are you experiencing rustout at work?
This occurs when employees become bored, apathetic and unmotivated, often doing the minimum necessary work
www.rte.ie
August 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout
theconversation.com/feeling-unst...
Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout
Rustout can occur when there is a misalignment between professional aspirations and job demands.
theconversation.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I didn't know there was a word for it!
Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout theconversation.com/feeling-unst...
Feeling unstimulated and apathetic at work? You might be experiencing rustout
Rustout can occur when there is a misalignment between professional aspirations and job demands.
theconversation.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM