🧑‍💻 Digital skills are a top priority for the Digital Decade. By 2030, 80% of adults in the EU should have a basic level of digital skills, enabling them to leverage technology in their daily lives. Read the Digital Decade Report to explore the EU's goals in digital literacy ⬇️

Tickets for the University of Galway Coaching Conference 2025 are still available here: eventbrite.ie/e/the-universi…

Don’t miss the launch event of DigComp 3.0 on 12 December, register here link.europa.eu/MtvX6x

🎇 DigComp 3.0 is out! The EU’s updated Digital Competence Framework now includes AI & cybersecurity skills, mis/disinformation, digital wellbeing and digital rights. 📅 Interactive session: 12 Dec, 10:00–11:00 CET ▶️ Explore DigComp 3.0: bit.ly/3M6voxy European Commission

As universities experiment with AI avatars Sandra Schön (Schoen) & Martin Ebner argue that we must urgently address the ethical, pedagogical and institutional implications of ‘avatarised’ educators 🤖 📝 Read their #EUAExpertVoices article at bit.ly/45Mbbog #AIinEducation #EdTech

An AI model trained on prison phone calls now looks for planned crimes in those calls trib.al/6wcz8Lt

Are you interested in university staff development in learning & teaching? 📣 Applications for #STAFFDEV_EU Masterclass 3 are open 📆 Dates: 23-25 March 2026 📍 Location: Ruhr University Bochum Deadline to apply: 10 December More information: bit.ly/4bQZxtK

Imperfect Days, a new Science on Screen documentary highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes, will premiere at Pálás Cinema on Sunday afternoon, December 7th. Read more at tinyurl.com/6wuurnf7 CÚRAM Ardán

Registration closes in 2 weeks 🚨 Get registered to secure your space on our tailored online training course all about supporting students with disabilities in Further and Higher education. More information/sign up here - buff.ly/hxl379W

💻🗣️ EUA is inviting proposals for 3 breakout sessions for its 2026 Annual Conference #EUA2026AC -Cooperating across sectors to serve society -How tech is transforming university cooperation -Why cooperation matters in R&I 📍 hosted by YeditepeÜniversitesi 🔗 bit.ly/4pfs1De

📢The new Digital Competence Framework is out! The new edition describes what is needed to be digitally competent in today's society and features AI, cybersecurity, disinformation, wellbeing & more. Explore the framework & register to the launch event: link.europa.eu/MtvX6x

Your weekly email | Do r-phost seachtainiúil Includes: 🎄Thriftmas Market Today 🎟️Raffle closes Sunday ✍️Life Skills Sign Up 📚Exam Info ⏰Extended SU Opening Hours 🧼Hygiene Hub Christmas Appeal + more here: su.universityofgalway.ie/news/su-weekly… #DoChomhaltas

Early bird rate available until January 7th 🪶 Join us on 19–20 March 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin or online as we explore how Universal Design is shaping the future of tertiary education. Register now: buff.ly/bdHtIKA

📢 We are calling all ATU Alumni in the Creative Industries - Open Design Competition. Take part in an open design competition “Seats of Learning”, a bespoke design commission to create a pair of wooden chairs and a conversation table. 📌 Read more here: loom.ly/BB49bls.

.UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 has released the first global Guidelines for the Use of #AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals. The Guidelines outline 15 universal principles to ensure AI strengthens access to justice, transparency and human rights. 🔗 unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

📚SU Extended Opening Hours for Exams ⭐️SU Cloakroom + Síbín will both be open 09:00-19:00 Mon-Fri ⭐️SU Shop is open 08:00-18:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-17:00 Fri + Sat/Sun 10:00-15:00 ⭐️Smokey's Café is open 08:30-20:00 Mon-Thurs and Fri 08:30-17:00 #DoChomhaltas

As part of the Erasmus helping hand+funded #STAFFDEV_EU project, a series of focus groups took place in 2024. 🎓 UCC Ireland's Katy Dineen signs this #EUAExpertVoices article on 4️⃣ key lessons for universities that want to better support their pedagogical teams. bit.ly/48TNV96

IT leader Jamie Spradlin, CISO at Maricopa Community Colleges, spoke at an @EDUCAUSE panel hosted by @CDW on the importance of preparation before a cyber incident strikes: bit.ly/487RfvQ

Can you teach empathy to teenagers? Dr Charlotte Silke, PhD, Lead Researcher with UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, University of Galway, spoke to Seán Moncrieff on Newstalk. Listen back: goloudplayer.com/episodes/can-y…

📢 Don't miss out! Registration is now open for Media & Learning Conference 2026: Co-creating the future of learning. 🗓️ 17-18 Jun, 2026 📍Leuven, Belgium 💡Register now and stay tuned for updates on keynotes and presenters. 🔗ow.ly/JwGb50XCYrS #Conference #EdTech