@SCoTENS

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

 Armagh
scotens.org/
Joined September 2013
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🔦 Event Spotlight: The @CCBSCrossBorder 2026 Annual Conference explores talent, skills & cross-border opportunities shaping the island economy. 📅 Thurs, 17 Sept 2026 🎟️ Register now: crossborder.ie/conferences/2… #CCBCConf
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Catch-up: Niall O’Donnellan and @AidanTCampbell's joint paper on "Place-based Economic Inactivity in the broad NW border regions of Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland" - to determine if the #border had any specific effects on rates and patterns of #economic #inactivity.
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Presentations & videos from the 14th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference, 26 May, SETU Waterford - nerinstitute.net/events/2026… Presentations on AI, Earnings, Climate, Unemployment & The Future Forty Report (2025-2065). @ciarannugent @setuatbusiness @SETUIreland

Presentations & videos from the 14th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference

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Annual conference: Challenging debate, critical networking, industry leaders The premier cross-border conference for practitioners, academics, officials and policy makers - the networking event you don't want to miss. 📅 Thursday 17 September 📍 Dundalk eventbrite.com/e/centre-for-…
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Five scholarships on offer - apply today! Applications to the 2026 Universities Ireland North/South #Postgraduate #Scholarships are welcome until 4pm on Thursday 14 May. Application details, and information on previous awardees, are on our website. 👉 universitiesireland.ie/north…
White text on a pink background that reads - Applications now open | Applications for the 2026 North/South Postgraduate Scholarships are open.

ALT White text on a pink background that reads - Applications now open | Applications for the 2026 North/South Postgraduate Scholarships are open.

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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Education Minister, Paul Givan and the Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, have launched the next phase of a cross-border pilot programme which enhances arts-based learning in schools. The Creative Connections pilot programme will be extended for the 2026/27 academic year to support a further 12 schools. 🔗 For more information and details on how to submit an expression of interest for the programme, visit: education-ni.gov.uk/news/cre… @Education_Ire
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Alanna Hughes, Schools’ Advocate, Creative Connections (DENI/EA/NAE Tralee Education Centre), Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD and Kelly Kilbane, Programme Coordinator, Creative Connections (DEY/NAE Tralee Education Centre) at the launch of the Creative Connections art-based programme.

ALT Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Alanna Hughes, Schools’ Advocate, Creative Connections (DENI/EA/NAE Tralee Education Centre), Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD and Kelly Kilbane, Programme Coordinator, Creative Connections (DEY/NAE Tralee Education Centre) at the launch of the Creative Connections art-based programme.

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Our research webinar programme with Dr Lorraine Harbison, Dr Camelia Nadia Bran, Dr Donna Hazzard, Dr Glenda Walsh, Dr Anne Rowan, Dr Elaine Mooney & Mairead Davidson has been finalised. 📅 Tuesday 24 March ⏰ 7pm 📌 Online Book your place today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Promotional flyer (summary) - 7pm WELCOME Dr Julie Uí Choistealbha, Hibernia College and SCoTENS Southern Co-chair 7.05pm Focus on Previously Funded Projects: Researcher Voices Chair: Dr Lorraine Harbison, Associate Professor in Mathematics Education, Dublin City University Speakers: Dr Camelia Nadia Bran, University College Cork & Dr Donna Hazzard, St Mary’s University College Belfast Dr Glenda Walsh, Stranmillis University College Dr Anne Rowan, Dublin City University Dr Elaine Mooney, St Angela's College & Mairead Davidson, Ulster University 7.35pm Launch of John Coolahan Award Prof Noel Purdy OBE, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, to announce and award the John Coolahan Award to the successful seed-funded project for 2026 7.50pm Seed Funding Question & Answer Session Facilitated by Dr Gabrielle Nig Uidhir & Dr Maria Campbell 8.10-815pm CLOSE Dr Pamela Cowan, Queen’s University Belfast and SCoTENS Northern Co-Chair

ALT Promotional flyer (summary) - 7pm WELCOME Dr Julie Uí Choistealbha, Hibernia College and SCoTENS Southern Co-chair 7.05pm Focus on Previously Funded Projects: Researcher Voices Chair: Dr Lorraine Harbison, Associate Professor in Mathematics Education, Dublin City University Speakers: Dr Camelia Nadia Bran, University College Cork & Dr Donna Hazzard, St Mary’s University College Belfast Dr Glenda Walsh, Stranmillis University College Dr Anne Rowan, Dublin City University Dr Elaine Mooney, St Angela's College & Mairead Davidson, Ulster University 7.35pm Launch of John Coolahan Award Prof Noel Purdy OBE, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, to announce and award the John Coolahan Award to the successful seed-funded project for 2026 7.50pm Seed Funding Question & Answer Session Facilitated by Dr Gabrielle Nig Uidhir & Dr Maria Campbell 8.10-815pm CLOSE Dr Pamela Cowan, Queen’s University Belfast and SCoTENS Northern Co-Chair

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@SCoTENS what amazing work going on North & South in Sustainability in education. @UNESCO @nicie @QUBelfast @Millstranded @IEFNI
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The SCoTENS Seed Funding Scheme for 2026 is now open! This scheme offers valuable support for collaborative research projects and professional initiatives in teacher education across NI and ROI. Make sure to submit your application today! tinyurl.com/ycycywde
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Attention student teachers! The virtual exchange will take place across 2 evenings where student teachers north and south will explore innovative approaches to teaching sustainability, climate action & biodiversity conservation. More details and sign up tinyurl.com/3x97mbxy
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'Borders Calling' photo competition @enrs_eu and Borders Shaping Perceptions of European Societies (B-SHAPES) are inviting students aged 15-19 to photograph a border or 'borderlandscape' in their everyday environment and explain it in 100 words. enrs.eu/borders-calling
Illustration of green and pink shapes with text that reads - Borders Calling Photo Competition For High School Students, Apply until 31 January 2026.

ALT Illustration of green and pink shapes with text that reads - Borders Calling Photo Competition For High School Students, Apply until 31 January 2026.

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🎄✨Merry Christmas from SCoTENS! As we wrap up another year of collaboration & innovation in teacher education, we want to thank our incredible community for your dedication and support. Here’s to a joyful Christmas & fantastic New Year filled with learning, growth & connection!
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👀 Cross-border news: our October newsletter is out We've the latest information on BORDEX, TEIN, BORMAC, @SCoTENS, NSIBs, NSMC, SECBA, ETC4SME & DISC (who doesn't love an acronym?) - & @UniIreland, New Common Charter, & reading/listening/watching list. crossborder.ie/border-zine/
Photograph of the Malaysian Diplomats' visit to the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh.

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Photograph of seven people at the launch of the ETC4SME (Enabling Technology Cluster for Small and Medium Enterprises) project in Donegal.

ALT Photograph of seven people at the launch of the ETC4SME (Enabling Technology Cluster for Small and Medium Enterprises) project in Donegal.

Photograph of eight people at the Transfrontier Euro-Institut Network annual assembly in Girona.

ALT Photograph of eight people at the Transfrontier Euro-Institut Network annual assembly in Girona.

Photograph of eight people at the launch of the Southeast Higher Education/Further Education/Industry Cross-Border Alliance (SECBA) in Dundalk.

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So enjoyed this years @SCoTENS and honored to appear on the expert panel to discuss the hallmarks of teacher professionalism. @MariaCampbell00 @mairin_ni @annelodge1 @annettec26 @orlajackson27 @network_will
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A very special moment at the end of #SCoTENS2025 as one of SCoTENS' co-founders, Harry McMahon, presents the inaugural award that takes his name to Clare Hogan of @DCU for her proposal to the SCOTENS Annual Doctoral Roundtable.
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A panel session now underway as we approach the end of #SCoTENS2025.
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We're delighted to have Dr Thomas Walsh of @MU_Education giving the keynote address on the second day of #SCoTENS2025.
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An interesting presentation on AI Readiness in Initial Teacher Education by Dr Rachel Farrell and Dr Pamela Cowan @SCoTENS conference this morning. #SCoTENS2025
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Day 1 at the @SCoTENS annual conference - Dr Pamela Cowan, SCoTENS co-Chair, welcomed delegates. Prof Viv Ellis spoke on "Profession, Identity and Agency: Authentic keywords for Teacher Education". Plus @paulgivan from @Education_NI & @HMcEntee from @Education_Ire. #SCoTENS2025
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Minister for @Education_NI, @paulgivan, and Minister for @Education_Ire, @HMcEntee, send messages of support to #SCoTENS2025.
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We're delighted that Prof @viv_ellis is giving the keynote address on the first day of our 2025 conference. He's speaking on the theme of "Profession, Identity and Agency: Authentic keywords for Teacher Education".
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