Nicki O’Connor

Policy Advisor - Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, Ireland. All views personal. Re-tweets not an endorsement.

[HEA @hea_irl]

The North South Research Programme Conference is almost here! Taking place 28 November at Croke Park, it will showcase cross-border research partnerships funded by the NSRP across the island of Ireland and the nurturing of talent of early career researchers. #SharedIsland #NSRP

[HEA @hea_irl]

We are delighted to announce that the second call for funding under the North South Research Programme has now opened. For all the details, go to:
https://t.co/xlSvPp8DQ3

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

Professor Aoife McLysaght has been appointed Government Science Advisor.
Prof McLysaght will offer guidance to the Government on a range of issues including climate change, food sustainability, AI, cybersecurity and more.
Read more🔗https://t.co/Fjm2NRj9cx

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

Reminder that @DeptofFHed is currently inviting submissions from researchers, both early career and established, to share research activity and expertise relevant to policy development and decision making across the Department’s areas of activity.
ℹ️ https://t.co/sMbdAFhuPk

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

We are increasing income thresholds across the student grant scheme while also making a number of adjustments to improve the scheme. #Budget2025

[Nicki O’Connor @NickiOC]

https://t.co/CCbslYDfvZ - Ministers O’Donovan and Collins announce major capital and funding package for the tertiary sector https://t.co/FvuFe1GlmS

[Consulate General of Ireland, Los Angeles @IrelandinLA]

The @Researchirel St. Patrick's Day Science Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished researcher or technology leader living & working in the USA with strong Irish connections 🧪

Nominations for the 2025 award are open until November 15th! Learn more: https://t.co/TDtTZNX6YA

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

Nominations are open for the Research Ireland St. Patrick's Day Medal 2025. This year, the St Patrick’s Day Medal is being developed to recognise the contributions of academic and industry leaders in the US across every discipline of research. Learn more:https://t.co/tXocbIOucF

[Nicki O’Connor @NickiOC]

gov - Minister O’Donovan announces establishment of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland https://t.co/1u2qOplT6s

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

Minister Patrick O'Donovan made two key announcements today at the Southill Hub,, Limerick.
✅Community Education Framework launch
✅€5 million for 700 community projects

ℹ️ https://t.co/vi6xTLu4Qw

[HEA @hea_irl]

The HEA visited @UCD_Research recently to meet with some of its North South Research Programme funded projects and researchers & to learn about the impact of their research @DeptofFHed #SharedIsland #NSRP

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

Minister @podonovan for @DeptofFHed, has announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions.

Read more here: https://t.co/Bv3WWAf3Ca

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

Ireland welcomes the adoption of this important Council recommendation on Research Security.

[Mathias Cormann @MathiasCormann]

At today’s Science and Technology Ministerial, Ministers and adopted the Declaration on Transformative Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future:

🗞️ https://t.co/xYQYeIM96P |

#SciTechSustainableFuture

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

The SFI Fellowship Programme is now open for applications; Closing date is Wednesday 15th May 2024.

Sebastian Barwich tells us about his experience.

Apply now: https://t.co/P1KHhQFdRe

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

The SFI Fellowship Programme is now open for applications!

This programme provides an opportunity to experience first-hand the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency.

Katy Adcock tells us about her experience.

Apply now: https://t.co/P1KHhQFdRe

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

Over €7 million was announced today through the US-Ireland R&D Partnership programme – a tripartite research and development partnership between the US, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. @NSF @Economy_NI
Read more: https://t.co/5neM4LV0Ig

[Research Ireland @Researchirel]

Minister @SimonHarrisTD today announced 14 research funding awards through SFI’s Public Service Fellowship programme. Researchers to be seconded to Government departments/agencies and work on specific collaborative research projects https://t.co/HQPufyaNra #irishresearch

[HEA @hea_irl]

We're very excited to announce a €9.7 million package to subsidise fees for 13,879 learners across 654 Micro-credential courses.

https://t.co/cf0f12jR6d

[Department of Further and Higher Education @DeptofFHed]

Minister @SimonHarrisTD has announced funding of €9.7 million to subsidise micro-cred courses as part of Year of Skills. The subsidy rate of up to 80% applies to more than 650 courses nationwide addressing skills in key priority areas.
ℹ️ https://t.co/ca501tua8V
#yearofskills