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🚨 The Ubuntu Network is leaving X! Due to declining engagement, rising misinformation, and new communication priorities, we’ll no longer post updates here. Find us instead on Bluesky (@/ubuntunetwork.bsky.social) and LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/2uyxxuct

📢 We have now extended the deadline to 15th October 2025! Apply here: tinyurl.com/2wcppjpt

@TeachingCouncil @SchoolOfEd_UL @Irish_Aid @OflahertyJoanne

🚨 Call for Proposals 2025-26 🚨 We’re inviting HEIs to apply for funding (up to €7,500) to integrate Global Citizenship Education into Initial Teacher Ed. ℹ️ Details & Apply: tinyurl.com/2wcppjpt #GCE #ProjectCall #GCEfunding

🗨️Huge thanks to everyone who came to Dialogue Day! Grateful for the powerful conversations and plenty of food for thought. Your voices made the day meaningful. Until next time! #DialogueDay2025 #GCE #UbuntuNetwork

🔊 Hear NCAD's #FionaKing on the Curious and Critical GCE Podcast discussing #TheChangeLab & how we're developing the concept of the artist-teacher through our PME programme partnership with @Ubuntu_Network 🔗Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5pbPXw… #NCAD #podcast #arteducation

We attended the IDEA Annual Conference 2025 yesterday 🌍✨ A powerful day of dialogue, creativity, and community around hope, justice, and global education! Grateful for the inspiring voices and thought-provoking conversations. #IDEAConf2025 #GCE

Just 2 weeks to go until #DialogueDay2025! 🗓️ The agenda is now live, have a look at the sessions and discussions planned. 📌 Click the link to register and be part of the conversation: tinyurl.com/yc7rw9y6 #GCE #SelfAwareness #criticalreflection

📢 Join us for Dialogue Day 2025: Educator Self-Awareness & Critical Reflection for Global Citizenship Education 🗓️ Tue, June 10 | 🕙 10:00 AM Let’s explore how reflection deepens transformative teaching. 🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/yc7rw9y6 #GCE #criticalteaching

Congratulations to @NCAD_Dublin PME students on the successful launch of The Change Lab 2025! A powerful and inspiring exhibition exploring The city as a site of difference. Well done on an impactful event! 👏 #NCAD #ArtEducation #TheChangeLab2025

🌍 Highlighting this upcoming event: A Special Panel Discussion on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in post-primary education. 📅 Friday, 9 May, 12PM
📍 DG016, Jean Monnet Lecture Theatre, UL Hosted by Dr. Raymond Lynch. #GCE #EdTalksUL

📢 Reminder: The Ubuntu Network is offering up to €4,000 in funding for Assembly Members to create and share Artefacts of Learning & Exemplars of Practice showcasing GCE in post-primary ITE. 📝 Apply by March 21st, 2025! Details & application: tinyurl.com/re6v63xt #GCE

Yesterday, we had great conversations at the Challenging Racial Bias in the Classroom workshop with @WorldWise_Irl and Susanna Trifiletti. A valuable day of learning, reflection, and action on tackling microaggressions and fostering inclusive classrooms! 🌍🏫 #AntiRacism #GCE

Earlier this week, PME1 students from @EdTechNE took part in the annual Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Days! Huge thanks to @WorldWise_Irl, @finjustice, @Trocaire, @8020Educate & more for delivering insightful workshops. #GCE #EducationForChange

📢 New Research Article The Difficult Dynamic of Teacher Educators as Policy Actors, examines the tensions educators navigate in policy spaces, particularly around Global Citizenship Education in Ireland Read here: tinyurl.com/yfders6j #EducationPolicy #TeacherEducation

This book is a must for all #GCE advocates!! 10 lessons to help teachers address sensitive issues in class. Delighted to attend a fabulous launch today in @UCCSchoolofEd Congrats @SeaninHoy, Steve, Gearoid! @Irish_Aid @WorldWise_Irl take note!

🏆 Ubuntu at Adventures in Cyberland @SchoolofEdUCD to present the Ubuntu ITE award to James Flood, Kate Nevin and Elizabeth Brophy for exceptional work in bringing ICT and global learning together - congratulations! 🎉 #ubuntuaward

🌍 ASSEMBLY DAY 2025 🌍 In collaboration with Maynooth University, we will explore how educators can navigate contentious issues like inequality, climate change & more. Hope to see you there! 💡 Registration & Agenda: tinyurl.com/23b2twbd #controversialtopics #criticalthinking

Important work on critical reflection and GCE - check it out!

From Prof Lundy's input at the national ESD forum, what meaningful mechanisms can facilitate young peoples' participation in all UBUNTU work - curriculum, pedagogy, capacity building? #ESDto2030