Grainne Mc Gowan

Senior Quality and Partnerships Manager for the Open University in Ireland. Views my own. Likes travelling, american politics, 80s movies and rock/indie tunes.

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

@JohnMDArcy @DArcyJackie Happy birthday from Rhodes. Have a lovely time celebrating your birthday @DArcyJackie xx

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

We welcomed @Economy_NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to @OUBelfast today for her first official visit.
Discussions focused on skills, access & innovation — and how flexible, part-time learning supports good jobs, productivity & regional growth.
More here: https://t.co/4Z6WxHP556

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Could not agree more @JohnMDArcy, it was a honour to meet @mayordcsdc @Lseenoi at the NWRC graduation ceremony #NWRCGRADS #OUfamily

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

It was a privilege for @mc_grainne and me to meet @mayordcsdc @Lseenoi at @mynwrc Higher Education and Access Graduation today. An exceptional leader who made time to celebrate the success of 300 brilliant students!

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Graduation ceremony at Croke Park today. Well done to all the graduates 👏 #OUFamily

[The OU in Ireland @OUIreland]

The waiting is almost over.

Tomorrow nearly 150 OU students will cross the stage at #CrokePark #Dublin to join the #OUfamily as alumni.

We are so proud of you all.

Don't forget to share your memories and tag us using #OUfamily.

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

@OUBelfast It was lovely to see colleagues and learn about cyber security, the new AI programme and research being carried out by the STEM faculty.

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Delighted that Snow Patrol are back at number one 😁

[Snow Patrol @snowpatrol]

The Forest Is The Path has gone straight in at number one in the UK! It is our the first UK number one in 18 years! We are absolutely overwhelmed by the response to the new album and gobsmacked at being number one in the charts!

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Congratulations to Rebecca Cinnamond, joint winner of the ⁦@S_ERC⁩ Higher Education Student of the Year in the School of Computing and Engineering.Rebecca earned a 1st Class Honours of the ⁦@OUBelfast⁩ ⁦@OpenUniversity⁩ BSc(Hons) in Cloud Computing Technologies

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

It’s a big day for @S_ERC with its Higher Education graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all the graduates, family, friends and staff. Delighted to be here with my colleague @mc_grainne to celebrate the success of those students graduating on @OUBelfast @OpenUniversity courses

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Wonderful afternoon at SERC's graduation ceremony. Well done to all the graduates 🎓 #BetterOffAtSERC #oubelfast

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

NEWS RELEASE: First Cisco Academy Support Centre launches in Northern Ireland with support of The Open University.

Empowering students with industry certifications and digital badges through the Cisco Networking Academy

Read more about the launch here: https://t.co/XaUtcx8kyc

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

NEWS RELEASE: Open University supports new Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Skills

Skills development is crucial for shared prosperity and well-being across NI.

Read more about our involvement and the group's focus on social care: https://t.co/5kwf7nHlzE

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Thank you to @InvestNI for inviting me to the @IoDNI Women's Leadership Conference. Lots of interesting insights and conversations on #InternationalWomensDay2024

[Jackie D'Arcy @DArcyJackie]

Bigger and better than ever - last nights #eastawardsni - and great craic at the @OUBelfast table with the lovely people ❤️ @Tishliv @DrImeldaHaran @squinteratn @JohnMDArcy @mc_grainne @cmmurphy25 @taramillstv #eastawardsni

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Real buzz at @east_awards @DArcyJackie @Tishliv @DrImeldaHaran @cmmurphy25 @michaelbower @mc_grainne @squinteratn

[Grainne Mc Gowan @mc_grainne]

Wonderful way to end a busy week at work recognising all the good work being done in Belfast. @JohnMDArcy @DrImeldaHaran @DArcyJackie @cmmurphy25 @OUBelfast

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

I’ve known Professor Peter Finn @Anorthosis87 Principal of @StMarys_Belfast for more decades than we would admit to … so no better person to receive the Aislings Roll of Honour Award @ATownNews Congratulations Peter from all of us at @OUBelfast

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

A lot of old punks are in Derry tonight for the mighty ⁦@TheUndertones_⁩ but Seamie O’Neill #BelfastCityBlues and #Bankrobbers are keeping the spirit alive in Belfast

[John Oh Yeah @JohnMDArcy]

Congratulations to @Donate4Daithi Aislings Person of the Year from all of us at @OUBelfast … a privilege to meet Dáithi and his family with @moneillsf at #AislingAwards @ATownNews

[Andersonstown News @ATownNews]

PERSON OF THE YEAR: Dáithí Mac Gabhann and family are presented with their award by John D’Arcy from @OpenUniversity and @moneillsf #AislingAwards