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Head of Societal Engagement at Technological University Dublin Views expressed are personal.

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Different kinds of thinkingβ€”critical thinking, generous thinking and competitive thinking.

08.03.2026 09:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Dirty Secrets of Composting - Friday March 6. Register now! @gapireland.bsky.social

05.03.2026 09:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Forest Midwife documentary screening

Are you interested in the wisdom of trees and meaningful local action? Join us for a screening of β€˜The Forest Midwife’ today at our Tallaght Campus

#GreenWeek2026 #sustainability #trees

www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

05.03.2026 09:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚲 Free Bike Repair Clinic - Open to all!

Join us on Tuesday, 3 March, from 10am–2pm at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus (beside the Clocktower bike parking area) for a FREE bike repair service.

πŸ”§ First-come, first-served

This event is part of #GreenWeek at TU Dublin

25.02.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
compost heap with shovel resting on it

compost heap with shovel resting on it

TU Dublin is teaming up with @gapireland.bsky.social to bring you this free Green Week event: The Dirty Secrets of Composting. Register here: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

19.02.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
8 separate images depicting green week activities: digging, cycling, recycling,litter picking, holding earth in hands

8 separate images depicting green week activities: digging, cycling, recycling,litter picking, holding earth in hands

TU Dublin Green Week is an annual celebration of innovation and partnerships for environmental action and sustainability education. This year it takes place between 2-6 March. Check out the full schedule: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

18.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Councillors tried to zone 288 flood-prone sites for development in past six years Planning regulator intervened 93 times to stop zoning on sites in nine counties, with more interventions still under way

Perfectly illustrating why regulation and regulators are needed, in particular for sustainable planning and development.

Councillors tried to zone 288 flood-prone sites for development in past six years www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

17.02.2026 07:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
group of people in garden space - photo taken through leaves on tree. one man in distance points in direction of camera and people are listening to him speak.

group of people in garden space - photo taken through leaves on tree. one man in distance points in direction of camera and people are listening to him speak.

Introducing the Elemental Garden at TU Dublin's Tallaght campus - TU Dublin's newest space for relaxation, innovation, and education! 🌿TU Dublin is committed to creating spaces that foster connection, wellbeing, and sustainability. Read more: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

18.12.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱 Are you a student in a third level college in Ireland carrying out sustainability research?🌍Register Now: All-Ireland Student Sustainability Research Conference 2026
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

04.02.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
orchestra being conducted

orchestra being conducted

The TU Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra is opening its rehearsal doors for a rare behind-the-scenes experience! Fri 13 February | 5.45–8.00pm | East Quad, Grangegorman
Read more:https://shorturl.at/LBz6S

06.02.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
large pipes exposed underground

large pipes exposed underground

Today, 26 January is the UN Day of Clean Energy. To mark this important day we are highlighting our new Sustainable Energy Action Plan which aims to advance TU Dublin's energy decarbonisation strategy across five main campuses and several satellite sites. Read more: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

26.01.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There was a time when an Ambassador would not attend a political gathering like the one described here. Good that the Irish Times have covered it.

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

11.01.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The text in black on grey texture background reads: β€˜80 years ago, the world chose dialogue over violence. Today, it’s still the right choice.’ The EU logo in bla in the top right corner.

The text in black on grey texture background reads: β€˜80 years ago, the world chose dialogue over violence. Today, it’s still the right choice.’ The EU logo in bla in the top right corner.

Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.

The mission:

πŸ›‘οΈ Uphold world peace and security
βš–οΈ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change

Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.

10.01.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 222 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 9
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We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.

Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K

24.12.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1435 πŸ” 431 πŸ’¬ 107 πŸ“Œ 55

In October TU Dublin published it's fourth & latest iteration of the TU Dublin Climate Action Roadmap. Informed by the requirements of Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, TU Dublin has formal plans for reducing total energy/fossil fuel related emissions. Read more:
www.tudublin.ie/media/websit...

20.11.2025 15:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted that Eamon Ryan came to talk to students about the COP30 process and next steps in @tudublin.bsky.social today. @tudublinsustain.bsky.social @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social

09.12.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Smart energy monitor fixed to wall

Smart energy monitor fixed to wall

TU Dublin students on the Master of Engineering in Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems are designing a low-cost smart energy monitoring system for our labs helping to:βœ…Track real-time energy use | βœ… Benchmark consumption |βœ… Test strategies to cut energy
Read more: www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

17.12.2025 16:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TU Dublin achieved huge success at the Green Gown Awards winning more awards than any other university across Ireland & UK!πŸ†4 Awards |🌍Sustainability & Social Impact |✨ Creating Impact – Winner✨Student Sustainability Champion – Winner✨ Highly Commended-
Benefitting Society & Reporting with Influence

18.11.2025 15:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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With AI bots flooding their online repositories, it’s getting harder for libraries to keep knowledge open and accessible to everyone. We want to help them have a say in how their collections are used in AI training. Join us in this work with a donation today.

www.classy.org/give/313412/...

13.12.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @andrewlrjackson.bsky.social for responding to the @irishtimes.com Op-Ed. They should print this.

22.11.2025 08:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes.

31.08.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It is the MVHR system that I’d like looked at by an expert - the airflows, duct condition, energy use…. @jeffcolley.bsky.social @wmaarch.bsky.social any idea who can service the Paul Novus?

31.08.2025 07:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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The thing about a Passive House is that the MVHR system must be maintained and serviced. The Paul unit at home has been working away for 13 years and is overdue a full check-up. Is there anyone in Ireland that does this? Please DM with suggestions πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
@phplus.bsky.social @passivehouseie.bsky.social

30.08.2025 10:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This October at the European Network of Living Labs conference I co-host a roundtable on the β€œEdges of University Living Labs” with @samrye.bsky.social of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute. If you are a university living lab researcher or/and practitioner come join the discussion.

18.08.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

This is happening.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...

23.07.2025 06:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More than welcome to have them - just need to get them to you. Not that much recorded off the telly….bought most of this in FOPP in Glasgow - still going I see.

19.07.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What do you do with dvds that are no longer used?

19.07.2025 12:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
group of students listening to a man talking at point of interest.one nearby poster reads Citizen Science

group of students listening to a man talking at point of interest.one nearby poster reads Citizen Science

Tourism can uplift small placesβ€”but growth must be sustainable with mutual benefit. TU Dublin Tourism students teamed up with Chapelizod locals in Dublin 20 to co-create digital tools that reflect community values & spark regenerative tourism. 🌍✨

30.06.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 white females and 2 white males hold up SDG signs 2,4 and 12 & reusable bread bags in bakery uniforms in kitchen.

3 white females and 2 white males hold up SDG signs 2,4 and 12 & reusable bread bags in bakery uniforms in kitchen.

🍞TU Dublin Bakery students led a campaign to reduce food and packaging waste by introducing reusable bread bagsβ€”replacing cling film & single-use plastics. www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

07.07.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ͺπŸ† #TUDublinSustainability is a #GreenGownAwards 2025 finalist in 5 categories (1 of 2 HEIs finalists in the Rep of Ireland among 112). Of the shortlisted TU Dublin & University of Sunderland are tied with the most nominations at five each!

@theeauc.bsky.social‬ www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...

18.07.2025 13:52 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1