A new study of shared parental leave and breastfeeding practices in HE institutions has implications for both employers and employees. Join the researchers to explore the findings and develop practical action points at our webinar on 22 March: bit.ly/3udTMlL #AthenaSwan

Expert group to review gender equality in higher education. "We look forward to ensuring we can continue to create an inclusive culture and environment where individuals are able to thrive, irrespective of gender." - Minister Harris gov.ie/en/press-relea… Simon Harris TD HEA

The IRC Postdoctoral Fellow Internship competition is now open, offering two internship roles to current holders of an IRC Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship. Develop your career by working with a national funding agency. Find out more here: research.ie/about-us/vacan…

This is in addition to the €2,000 grant every employer now gets. It is one of a number of steps we are taking to change the narrative on apprenticeship in Ireland and is a key commitment in our Apprenticeship Action Plan. Read more on gov.ie

Fantastic selection of books about starting school from the #mylittlelibrary initiative by @dcediy and Libraries Ireland #RighttoRead

Ministers Harris and Foley announce €3.7 million investment in 47 projects to help public understanding of STEM. The funding is through the SFI Discover Programme and focuses on encouraging diversity and inclusion in STEM, and a wide range of ages. gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Insightful article on the impact of fast fashion on women and the environment in Ghana, which reminds that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions irishtimes.com/world/africa/2…

Dundalk Institute of Technology awarded Performance Funding for the co-creation and delivery of Ireland’s first accredited programme for frontline staff on how to recognise and respond to domestic abuse. For more see hea.ie/funding-govern… DkIT

Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology awarded Performance Funding for coordinating the national animation campaign ‘Moving Parts’, a suite of 15 animations exploring consent, sexual violence and harassment (SVH), and bystander intervention. bit.ly/3AFInNb

The HEA is seeking expressions of interest from HEIs interested in building capacity in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary in order to respond swiftly to national skills needs. Closing date is 4pm November 18. Further information - bit.ly/3yZf5sR

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that this year’s #WomensPrize for Fiction winner is Barbara Kingsolver with Demon Copperhead  Congratulations Barbara for being our first EVER two-time winner of the Women’s Prize!

Minister Harris launches €83.68m TU RISE scheme to support research capacity building and enterprise engagement in the technological university sector Simon Harris TD lnkd.in/eSQSiSBb

Key to the success of Technological Universities is funding. Today I'm delighted to announce a new fund of €50million to help TUs fulfil their mission - to support the needs of individuals, business, and local communities in all our regions.

The annual #NationalRemoteWorkingSurvey is BACK! Join us in shaping the future of remote & hybrid work in Ireland by sharing your insights & experiences. Results will be published at the end of October on University of Galway & Western Development Commission websites.

We're looking for South East Technological University's first VP for Research, Innovation, and Impact. This person will be key member of the University’s executive team, a leader to deliver on our strategic objectives. Would appreciate reshares to reach potential applicants. #ConnectingForImpact #SETU

The latest progression rates are now available on our dashboard and report here: hea.ie/2024/02/29/exp…

The HEA is delighted to begin a new cycle of strategy & performance dialogue with institutions. The meetings are an opportunity to explore HEIs’ objectives in key national priority areas as set out in their Performance Agreements for 2024–2028. @DeptofHed hea.ie/funding-govern…

Delighted to be in Dún Laoghaire today to mark the publication of the Performance Agreement for 2024–2028 between the HEA and IADT Dún Laoghaire – the first to be published under the current System Performance Framework. Department of Further and Higher Education Read the PA here: tinyurl.com/ynjwmhu5

Delighted to be in the South East this afternoon to mark the publication of a new Performance Agreement for 2024-2028 between the HEA and South East Technological University, and to discuss strategic priorities for its implementation. Department of Further and Higher Education Read the PA here: tinyurl.com/ycypcrss