@NDPAC_

NDPAC is a DPO representing disabled postgraduates & early career researchers in Ireland

 Ireland
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Joined December 2023
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
DFI@DisabilityFed7 Jul 2025
Congrats to DFI member @aheadireland and all involved including @NDPAC_ and @Researchirel on this important development.
Dara Ryder@dararyder2 Jul 2025
My colleagues in @aheadireland @NDPAC_ and I were delighted to support @Researchirel in developing this new Disability Supplement. Thanks to all the disabled researchers in the LaunchPAD community that contibuted, and to Research Ireland for inviting them into the design process
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Dr Aoife Price@AoifePrice2 Jul 2025
Great collaboration and outcome! 🥳 We look forward to continued engagement with @Researchirel . Well done to all involved. 👏
Research Ireland@Researchirel2 Jul 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the pilot Disability Policy and Supplemental Grant. This initiative aims to support researchers with a disability/disabilities by funding required, eligible accommodations. For more information visit: researchireland.ie/news/disa…
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Abigail Ruth Freeman@abigailruthf2 Jul 2025
Replying to @RathVivian @Researchirel @aheadireland @SimonHarrisTD @AoifePrice @TCDgradstudies @mshevlin @IUAofficial @mccartpm @lawlessj @NormaFoleyTD1 @SchoolofEdTCD @HEAaccess
Thanks for your very valuable conversations with us, Vivian. You and your colleagues @NDPAC_ have been great advocates and partners. Shout out to the Research Policy and Individual-led Reseach teams @Researchirel for their work to make this happen.
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dara Ryder@dararyder2 Jul 2025
My colleagues in @aheadireland @NDPAC_ and I were delighted to support @Researchirel in developing this new Disability Supplement. Thanks to all the disabled researchers in the LaunchPAD community that contibuted, and to Research Ireland for inviting them into the design process
Research Ireland@Researchirel2 Jul 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the pilot Disability Policy and Supplemental Grant. This initiative aims to support researchers with a disability/disabilities by funding required, eligible accommodations. For more information visit: researchireland.ie/news/disa…
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Catherine Gallagher@Cather_i_ne16 Jan 2025
This is an important and very welcome milestone in our work in @NDPAC_ This is proof that constructive advocacy can bring about positive impact and why it is always essential to consult/collaborate with disabled people in a meaningful way, across all sectors
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian15 Jan 2025
The addition of promoting inclusive research by supporting disabled researchers & staff in #programmeforgovernment is vry welcome.Thanks for listening to us & we in @NDPAC_ #LaunchPAD @aheadireland look forward to the removal of the glassceiling.@dararyder @AoifePrice @mshevlin23
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Aoife Price@AoifePrice16 Jan 2025
What an achievement for all working on this🎉. I am proud to be part of this small but growing community as Co-Chair of @NDPAC_ and working in partnership with @aheadireland on the #LaunchPAD project.
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian15 Jan 2025
The addition of promoting inclusive research by supporting disabled researchers & staff in #programmeforgovernment is vry welcome.Thanks for listening to us & we in @NDPAC_ #LaunchPAD @aheadireland look forward to the removal of the glassceiling.@dararyder @AoifePrice @mshevlin23
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian15 Jan 2025
The addition of promoting inclusive research by supporting disabled researchers & staff in #programmeforgovernment is vry welcome.Thanks for listening to us & we in @NDPAC_ #LaunchPAD @aheadireland look forward to the removal of the glassceiling.@dararyder @AoifePrice @mshevlin23
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Catherine Gallagher@Cather_i_ne29 Nov 2024
Not only is it polling day, it is also the last #LaunchPAD NDPAC Virtual Tea of 2024 🥳 If you are a disabled postgrad/early career researcher in Ireland, join us at 12pm today for a festive catch up. Details below✨
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_26 Nov 2024
Join us for a festive #LaunchPad Postgrad Virtual Tea this Friday at 12pm ⛄️ We are interested in your input that can shape the Virtual Teas going forward. @Cather_i_ne will be facilitating this month's gathering ☕️🍰 Details to register buff.ly/3z7NlW8
Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

ALT Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian26 Nov 2024
Don't miss the final Postgrad V-Tea of 2025. It's guaranteed to be Christmassy as @Cather_i_ne will facilitate festive discussion. @aheadireland @NDPAC_ @HEAaccess @TCDPGAdvisory @UCD_CDS @DCU_Ability @abilitycoop @EDI_SETU @mccartpm @PostdocRcsi
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_26 Nov 2024
Join us for a festive #LaunchPad Postgrad Virtual Tea this Friday at 12pm ⛄️ We are interested in your input that can shape the Virtual Teas going forward. @Cather_i_ne will be facilitating this month's gathering ☕️🍰 Details to register buff.ly/3z7NlW8
Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

ALT Image shows snowman and Launchpad graphic with a Santa hat. Text reads: Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD community! Next online dates: Fri November 29th, 12 - 1pm. We want to hear from you what shape Virtual Tea will take going forward! Captions provided and ISL provided upon request.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_16 Oct 2024
Join us for our next #LaunchPad Postgrad Virtual Tea next Fri 25 October at 12pm. @mccartpm will be facilitating this month's theme 'Developing positive relationships with supervisors and other departmental staff'. ☕️🍰 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @aheadireland @HEAaccess
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Fri September 27th, 12:00-13:00. Fri October 25th, 12.00-13.00. Captions and ISL provided upon request. LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Fri September 27th, 12:00-13:00. Fri October 25th, 12.00-13.00. Captions and ISL provided upon request. LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian26 Sep 2024
Tomorrow, 27th Sept, I will be facilitating our Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Don't miss out. #LaunchPAD @NDPAC_ @aheadireland @_IHREC @EDI_SETU @DCU_Ability @edi_uniofgalway @tcddublin @TCDPGAdvisory @tcdalumni @TheUSI @mshevlin23 @mccartpm @ATU_GalwayCity @MTU_ie
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_30 Aug 2024
As we step into the autumn months & a new academic year, consider joining us at one of our upcoming Virtual Tea events. A chance for disabled postgrads & ECRs in Ireland to connect & grow a community ☕️🍰 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Fri September 27th, 12:00-13:00. Fri October 25th, 12.00-13.00. Captions and ISL provided upon request. LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Fri September 27th, 12:00-13:00. Fri October 25th, 12.00-13.00. Captions and ISL provided upon request. LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian20 Sep 2024
Our next #LaunchPAD Disabled Postgraduate Virtual Tea will take place on 27th Sept. I will be Chairing, and we will focus on 'Tips & Tricks for the Semester' @NDPAC_ @aheadireland @mshevlin23 @mccartpm @AmyHassett @AoifePrice @HEAaccess You can reg here: buff.ly/4dHrN1x
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian30 Aug 2024
As we begin the new semester why don't you come join us for our 1st Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea 24/25 today. You'll get to meet new people and chat about Postgraduate life. #LaunchPAD @HEAaccess @aheadireland
Disabled Postgraduate Virtual Tea Fri 30th August 12-13.00

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Patricia McCarthy@mccartpm28 Jun 2024
Really engaging conversations at today’s LaunchPAD Community #VirtualTea. The next one will be held on 26th July so if you are a disabled postgrad or early career researcher feel free to join us @RathVivian @AoifePrice @aheadireland @NDPAC_ @Cather_i_ne
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_24 Jun 2024
We're excited to share that our Virtual Tea events will run over summer☀️ Are you a disabled postgrad or early career researcher? Join the LaunchPAD Community to build your network, chat with peers and share experiences. Next one Jun 28th! t.ly/1ScBo @aheadireland
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Dr Vivian Rath@RathVivian21 Jun 2024
Disabled Postgrad V-Tea. A great chance to join a community of postgrads & early career researchers. @NDPAC_ @Cather_i_ne @all
AHEAD Ireland@aheadireland17 Jun 2024
Have you heard about the @NDPAC_ virtual teas? ☕️ If you're a disabled postgraduate student or early career researcher in Ireland, sign up to connect with your community - buff.ly/3z7NlW8 #Postgraduate #AcademicTwitter #Researcher #PhD
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
AHEAD Ireland@aheadireland17 Jun 2024
Have you heard about the @NDPAC_ virtual teas? ☕️ If you're a disabled postgraduate student or early career researcher in Ireland, sign up to connect with your community - buff.ly/3z7NlW8 #Postgraduate #AcademicTwitter #Researcher #PhD
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri June 28th, 12:00-13:00, Fri July 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri August 30th, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Teresa Shiels@teresashiels0110 Jun 2024
My Chapter in edited book by emerald. A Disrupted Life: A Study of Young People Who Experience Traumatic Brain Injury in Higher Education in the Republic of Ireland Available here: emerald.com/insight/content/…
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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
Catherine Gallagher@Cather_i_ne30 May 2024
Looking forward to facilitating our next @NDPAC_ Virtual Tea. Are you a disabled postgrad student in Ireland? Join us from 12pm tomorrow for the chats 🫖
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_28 May 2024
Join us this Friday @ 12pm for our third Virtual Tea. Our first two were a great success 🎉 Connect online with disabled postgrads & ECRs in Ireland in the LaunchPAD community. Register here: tinyurl.com/34cujpjn ISL & Captions provided 🍰☕️
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
UCD Graduate Studies@UCDGS30 May 2024
There's still time to register for this! 👇👇
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_28 May 2024
Join us this Friday @ 12pm for our third Virtual Tea. Our first two were a great success 🎉 Connect online with disabled postgrads & ECRs in Ireland in the LaunchPAD community. Register here: tinyurl.com/34cujpjn ISL & Captions provided 🍰☕️
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee retweeted
National Disabled Postgraduate Advisory Committee@NDPAC_28 May 2024
Join us this Friday @ 12pm for our third Virtual Tea. Our first two were a great success 🎉 Connect online with disabled postgrads & ECRs in Ireland in the LaunchPAD community. Register here: tinyurl.com/34cujpjn ISL & Captions provided 🍰☕️
Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

ALT Disabled Postgrad Virtual Tea. Connect online with disabled postgrads in the LaunchPAD Community! Next Online Dates: Fri Mar 22nd, 12:00-13:00, Fri Apr 26th, 12:00-13:00, Fri May 31st, 12:00-13:00. Captions and ISL provided! LaunchPAD – Postgraduate, Academia and Disability, an AHEAD and NDPAC partnership.

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