Irish Universities Assoc.

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💻 The @RPL_Irl Digital Badge is designed specifically for staff working across higher education, this free, fully online course offers a flexible and practical introduction to RPL. ⏰Register by Friday, 20th of March 2026 opencourses.ie/event/online-c…

Today we launch the MicroCreds Final Project report, highlighting progress in embedding flexible, high-quality micro-credentials across Ireland’s higher education system. With 20,000 learners engaged, universities are responding to workforce needs. 👉 iua.ie/wp-content/upl…

📢 Now Hiring - Executive Assistant to the Director General 🗓 Application deadline: 25 January 2026 We are recruiting a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Director General and the wider organisation. 👉 Find out more: iua.ie/jobs/recruitin…

Catch up on our ‘SMEs + Universities: Ways to Engage’ event! Watch back the full session or explore individual speaker clips from speakers like @petercosgrove, Natasha Kinsella @SkillsDublin and others, all on our website - iua.ie/events/smes-un… @Entirl @PJohnstonFCDO

🤔Did you know... @uversity grants Higher Education Scholarships to Mature Students/ Adult Learners wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree for the first time in many Higher Education Institutes in Ireland! You can apply from the 1st of February by visiting uversity.org

Missed our ‘SMEs + Universities: Ways to Engage’ event with Enterprise Ireland? You can now watch back the full event, or catch individual speaker clips on our website - iua.ie/events/smes-un… @Entirl

📢 We’re hiring: Executive Assistant to the Director General. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Director General and the wider organisation. 👉To learn more and apply, visit: iua.ie/jobs/recruitin…

IUA Director General, Paul Johnston, officially opens today’s upcoming ‘Ways to Engage’ event with @Entirl this morning highlighting the importance of strong partnerships between universities and SMEs in addressing critical skills needs in Ireland.

We’re kicking off our ‘Ways to Engage’ session today with Enterprise Ireland! 🤝SMEs and IUA universities are coming together to explore how to connect with universities, attract talent, upskill staff, and leverage innovation, AI and research expertise.

Supporting future scientists and innovators💡 #StripeYSTE2026 Learn more about the IUA – Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Scholarship Scheme 👉iua.ie/press-releases…

This event takes place on January 13th at Trinity College Dublin (@tcddublin) and will explore how SMEs can engage with universities to access talent, skills and innovation supports. 💻 We hope you can join us! Click here to join online: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Great to see our upcoming ‘Ways to Engage’ event with @Entirl featured in the Irish Times article on how Trinity College Dublin is supporting SMEs across Ireland! 🔗 Read the Irish Times article: irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026…

Charlotte’s work begins with one clear goal: “To empower students to advocate for themselves, succeed academically, and feel included in all aspects of university life.” 👉Discover more about the work of Disability Support Officers in IUA Universities: iua.ie/generation-acc…

Caitlin’s journey to college began with the HEAR (Higher Education Access Route) scheme. Today, she’s a student at @uniofgalway. "My challenges are mostly financial, the Access centre here are so lovely and willing to help."👉Read Caitlin’s story: iua.ie/generation-acc…

As 2025 draws to a close, Paul Johnston reflects on a year of purpose and progress for Ireland’s universities, and on stepping into the role at a time when higher education and research are clearly recognised as central to Ireland’s future. Read more👇 linkedin.com/pulse/year-pur…

"You might not see many people around you going to university, and it might feel like it’s not meant for someone like you, but it is" - Aisling studied Law with Politics at UCD, with her path to college supported by the HEAR scheme. Read Aisling's story👇 iua.ie/generation-acc…

This report is a reminder of both the progress made and our shared responsibility to do more to ensure safe, inclusive & respectful campuses for all.

‘Speak Out’ equips universities with critical data to take targeted, informed action. Behind every statistic are real people. Click here to view the full report👇 hea.ie/assets/uploads…

Almudena is using pH-responsive polymersomes to create smarter, more targeted treatments for glioblastoma. 😯Click here to meet the researchers shaping the future - iua.ie/3minutethesis @TrinityResearch @tcddublin