The Irish Times reports that staff at University of Galway were “blindsided” by proposed Arts reforms.
IFUT has convened well-attended meetings and raised concerns about consultation and data framing.
Structural change deserves proper engagement.
Read more:
tinyurl.com/57fzcwnu
IFUT joined trade union colleagues in Cork today to oppose the proposed EU “28th Company Regime” (EU Inc.), which could undermine national labour law and worker protections.
Workers across Europe stand together in defence of fair standards and democratic representation.
www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
IFUT joined fellow unions at the ICTU group meeting with the Higher Education Authority to press the case for properly funded, sustainable higher education and secure academic careers.
A constructive but important engagement.
Read more 👇
www.ifut.ie/content/ictu...
#HigherEd #TradeUnions
IFUT welcomes the launch of the Research Ireland Strategy 2026–2030.
Ambition is important — but researchers must be placed at the heart of delivery. Secure careers, fair progression and academic freedom are essential to research excellence.
Read more: www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
Proposed changes to Arts at University of Galway have sparked a major debate.
We’ve formally responded.
This isn’t just about one degree — it’s about the place of Arts in higher education and who gets to shape its future.
Read IFUT’s statement: www.ifut.ie/content/arts...
Proposed changes to Arts at University of Galway have sparked a major debate.
We’ve formally responded.
This isn’t just about one degree — it’s about the place of Arts in higher education and who gets to shape its future.
Read IFUT’s statement: www.ifut.ie/content/arts...
IFUT @dublincityuni.bsky.social members are mobilising for fair promotions reform.
Promotions must be transparent, equitable and recognise the full breadth of academic work'
Fair progression.
Read more:
www.ifut.ie/content/dcu-...
#IFUT #HigherEd #TradeUnion
The student accommodation crisis won’t be solved by reducing the number of days on campus. Students need affordable housing and full access to education.
Read our response:
www.ifut.ie/content/stud...
#HousingCrisis #HigherEd #IFUT
The student accommodation crisis won’t be solved by reducing the number of days on campus. Students need affordable housing and full access to education.
Read our response:
www.ifut.ie/content/stud...
#HousingCrisis #HigherEd #IFUT
In DCU you can be deemed promotable but they may not promote you. If such is the case they offer you the option to enter the hunger games arena once again - “may the odds be ever in your favour” You have failed, try again, fail again, fail better. @ifut.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
IFUT’s submission to the National Conversation calls for an education system that values multiple pathways equally.
Further education, apprenticeships and higher education must all be properly supported.
Education must reflect diverse talents.
www.ifut.ie/content/nati...
#IFUT#FutureOfEducation
Speaking before the Joint Oireachtas Committee this morning, IFUT General Secretary Frank Jones stated: the only way to guarantee fair terms for Doctoral Candidates is to recognise them as workers, grant employee status, and require collective bargaining — locally or sectorally — with trade unions.
🗓 Money Under the Microscope
📅 5 February
⏰ 11.00am
A free, practical webinar for IFUT members focusing on understanding and managing your finances.
🔗 Register here:
cornmarket.newsweaver.com/IFUTMoneyUnd...
The IFUT Executive, gathered today for a strategy session, sends its full solidarity to the @Covalen workers and the @cwuireland.bsky.social in their strike for fair pay, secure employment and respect at work.
An injury to one is an injury to all. ✊
#Solidarity #CovalentStrike #CWU #TradeUnion
The IFUT Executive, gathered today for a strategy session, sends its full solidarity to the @Covalen workers and the @cwuireland.bsky.social in their strike for fair pay, secure employment and respect at work.
An injury to one is an injury to all. ✊
#Solidarity #CovalentStrike #CWU #TradeUnion
Great to meet @LauraHarmanTD (Labour Party) to discuss staff voice and trade union representation in university governance — a key omission in the HEA Act.
Our delegation: Paul Gavan (ICTU), Frank Jones (IFUT), Edward Lahiff (UCC) & John Walsh (TCD).
#HEAAct #IFUT #HigherEd #Governance
"Since October, 2023, all university campuses in Gaza have been subject to intensive bombing, with dozens of buildings completely destroyed and many more irreparably damaged."
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
““Standing up for researchers” is more than a slogan—it’s IFUT’s mission.
Miriam Hamilton shares how the union is tackling precarity in Irish HE.
📖 Read: www.ucc.ie/en/rsa/newss...
#ResearcherRights #IFUT #HigherEd #UnionStrong
IFUT welcomes the budget, which features a reduction in student fees— a positive step for students and families — but calls for urgent, sustained investment to properly fund higher education. 👉 ifut.ie/content/ifut... #HigherEd #EducationFunding #IFUT
Based on our report into global higher education for @eduinternational.bsky.social. This work by @ifut.bsky.social members at Maynooth University was fantastic.
📢 IFUT Pre-Budget Submission 2026 is out.
Ireland’s higher education system is at breaking point. We’re calling for:
✅ €307m funding uplift
✅ Secure academic jobs
✅ A national sectoral forum
✅ PhD & career pathway reform
🔗 www.ifut.ie/content/ifut...
#Budget2026 #HigherEd
Great to see John from the @IFUT_TCD branch presenting at the Trinity College induction day 📚👏
Joining IFUT means standing together for fairness, respect & better conditions in higher education.
👉 Apply here: www.ifut.ie/content/memb...
#IFUT #UnionStrong #HigherEd
✊ School secretaries & caretakers are not “second-class staff.”
They keep our schools running and deserve equal rights.
IFUT stands with @forsatradeunion.bsky.social in their fight for fairness.
Solidarity across the movement.
👉 www.ifut.ie/content/no-s...
📢 IFUT continues to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and protection of education.
Hundreds of schools & universities destroyed. Thousands of students & academics killed. A generation’s future at risk.
🔗 ifut.ie/content/gaza-education-crisis-ihra-definition
📣 Ireland has no legal right to union recognition/collective bargaining.
Hits precarious workers inc those in higher education hardest.
✍️petition: respectatwork.ie
#RespectAtWork
@forsatradeunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social @tuiunion.bsky.social @astiunion.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social
At the 2025 ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference, IFUT President Dr Michael Hinds moved a powerful motion on the urgent need for public investment in higher education and protection for the wellbeing of educators.
Solidarity means action—before it’s too late.
#ICTUBDC2025 #AcademicFreedom #Precarity
🏘️❗️The housing crisis affects us all—and hits workers hardest.
The #RaiseTheRoof rally calls for emergency action to address homelessness and unaffordable rents.
📍 Leinster House, Dublin
🗓 June 17 | ⏰ 6pm
Join the call for dignity and housing justice.
#HousingCrisis #RaiseTheRoof
Our General Secretary @frank-jones123.bsky.social is attending the @eisunion.bsky.social 179th AGM in Aviemore.
Great to hear our Scottish colleagues reflect on the past year—and look ahead to the next. Solidarity across borders! ✊📚 #EISAGM #UnionSolidarity #Education
IFUT & AMLÉ have signed a historic MoU, formalising solidarity between staff & students in higher ed. United by shared values, we’ll campaign together for dignity, equity & publicly funded education. As allies, we’re stronger. #EducationForAll #Solidarity #IFUT #AMLÉ
