University of Galway DigiChamps

Digital Champions Autumn Workshop Series 🍁 REGISTER at the links below: Sep 17th Gen AI & Us forms.office.com/e/51Ca6D2J3w Oct 22nd Podcasting forms.office.com/e/DKyAqag1t7 Nov 12th Video forms.office.com/e/i2hm3AiJHN

A third of women no longer work in academia eight years after having a child, according to new research that suggests extra childcare responsibilities are hindering women’s abilities to climb the career ladder. @JulietteRowsell reports #leakypipeline timeshighereducation.com/news/one-three…

It’s already Thursday! 🇪🇺 On 19 February, the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform & the DigComp Community of Practice host a webinar on implementing DigComp 3.0 across EU Member States. 💻What’s new, implementation plans & practical tools. 👉Join us online: bit.ly/4angQ6o

Lá na bPancóg sona daoibh! 🥞🥳 Ní thiteann an lá le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana ach bain triail as do cúpla focal a úsáid inniu agus tú ag ithe! 💜 #SnaG26 #Gaeilge #Irish #StórFocal #Foghlaim #Foclóir #IrishLanguage

“When it comes to L&T it is important to include student voices both at strategic and operational level. Include student perspective from strategic planning, involve them in the process from the beginning.” Lana Par @ESUtwt #EUALearnTeach

Online platforms shape teen lives and their mental health. 🤳 In Europe, more than 80% of young people use social media daily and many for 3+ hours a day. The #DSA requires platforms to mitigate risks to users, from harmful content to addictive design. link.europa.eu/VQ9TQp

The first strong aurora show in 2026 over Galway took place on Jan. 19. All the photos I took that night are available to download for free. To download, follow the link, then follow the OneDrive link, and find the "AuroraPhotos" folder: universityofgalway.ie/ineh/gallery

Colourful Lough Corrib (19/1/2026)

Our Refreshers’ Fair is on until 3pm today - call down get freebies, play some games, pick up some vintage clothes and there’s delicious food stalls too 🥳🥳

Aurora over Lough Corrib tonight

Teachers and students are already using GenAI across the globe. But is education improving? The new Digital Education Outlook assesses the latest evidence from international data. What is known about GenAI's impact on learning, creativity and teaching? #publications" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oecd.org/en/publication…

I think I found cloud 9. #connemara #ireland

Shimmering, wet grass, drystone wall, Atlantic swell. Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland. #doolin #coclare #ireland

Sunrise over Salthill just now

Generative AI is changing schools fast ⚡ A new study captures how early adopters across 5 EU Member States are experimenting with it in secondary education and why AI literacy, ethics and assessment reform can’t wait. Read the report of @EU_ScienceHub: link.europa.eu/w86WnK

A puddle in Galway

📊Can you easily find public information? Can you analyse it, work with it and create something from it? If so, your country has strong Open Data Maturity. Check out the Open Data Maturity Report 2025 to see how your country scores: link.europa.eu/wyqhtd

The Digital Education Hub’s Reading Corner gives schools & VET educators curated digital education insights: workshop highlights, trend articles & real practices. You can receive new resources and contribute your own. ➡️ link.europa.eu/YDRpBx

@NiallHarbison She looks majestic in the snow ❄️ ❤️

I found Bowie abandoned on the streets of Thailand. Pregnant, starving and so hot 🥵. Check her out today in Germany In her new home enjoying snow ❄️ I don’t think she can quite believe it. A very good girl indeed ❤️

Beannachtaí na Nollag oraibh ar fad. 🎅❤️✨ Wishing all our students and staff a very Merry Christmas, from all the team at University of Galway. 🙌❄️ #MerryChristmas #NollaigShona #UniversityofGalway

If you are in Galway over the Christmas the Socs Box will be opening up the Hub kitchen 2pm-6pm on Weds 24, Thurs 25 and Fri 26 Dec for some festive fun! Bring your own food or enjoy the goodies they will have for you!