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Adrian Kirwan

@adriankirwan.bsky.social

Science and Technology Studies (STS) scholar, exploring the intersection of Science, Technology and Society, including AI in Education. Teaches Critical Skills, Maynooth University.

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British History Online@bho.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Crisis in UK HE: the Future for History Open, online meeting for historians in UK higher education on what is needed to best support and protect the profession and discipline in a time of crisis. 2-4pm BST, Tuesday 4 August 2026 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-crisis...

The Crisis in UK HE: the Future for History

An open meeting for historians in UK higher education on what is needed to best support and protect the profession and discipline.

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Adrian Kirwan@adriankirwan.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Delighted my article exploring the early development of Telephony in Ireland has been published in Irish Economic and Social History journal. It explores the multitude of factors that shaped the development and use of this technology. It's Open Access. doi.org/10.1177/0332... #hstm #HistTech

The Telephone Company of Ireland, 1878–93: An Exploration of the Early Marketing, Development, Expansion, Financing and Users of Telephony - Adrian Kirwan, 2026

This article provides the first comprehensive study of the early development of telephony in Ireland. It begins by exploring the technology's promotion, hi...

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Adrian Kirwan@adriankirwan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Yesterday I discussed the initial results of my research project on student use of GenAI at Maynooth's Teaching and learning showcase. A few interesting findings include much less use amongst arts and humanities students, clear ethical concerns and a thirst for more knowledge about GenAI.

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Dr. Penelope K Hardy@pkhardy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Friends, my student was assigned to attend & review a virtual #HSTM event this semester & put it off to the last possible minute. Does anyone know of a virtual event they could attend this week? Could be aimed at public or scholars, so long as a lurking undergrad would be ok. Thanks!

Michael Brown@medhistoryman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📢 JOB ALERT📢 Please spread the word that there are 2x1-year, F/T (Teaching & Research) posts going in History @ Lancaster: Lecturer in Modern British History (1800-2000), with a focus on the social & cultural histories of the economy, advertising, or consumerism. hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at Lancaster University: Lecturer in Modern British History

Lecturer in Modern British History, c1800-2000 The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Modern British History, c.1800-2000 (Teaching and Scholarship). ...

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Niamh NicGhabhann Coleman@niamhroisin.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The ‘Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces’ conference programme includes Cindy Sissokho, who curated the ‘Expecting: birth, belief, protection’ at the @wellcometrust.bsky.social. This exhibition featured themes of infertility & IVF. www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...

Irish Humanities Alliance | Locating Loss

Locating Loss: Histories of Infertility in Landscapes and Spaces conference, University of Limerick on 27 May 2026.<br /> <br /> The aim of the Locating Loss project is to explore the spaces…

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Anelise Hanson Shrout@anelisehshrout.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Peter's work deftly weaves together cultural and historical analysis, drawing together metaphor and archives to show us something new about technologies of the Famine.

Tina Morin@drtinamorin.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dr. Peter Hession will deliver the inaugural O'Malley Fellowship Lecture next Monday, 27 April, from 5:30 pm in the Kemmy Business School, UL (with live streaming). All are welcome, but please register to attend. Link to register: tinyurl.com/58he94t6.

A poster with a black background and green/white type as well as a picture of Dr. Peter Hession. The type reads: Inaugural Lecture, O'Malley Fellowship: Advancing Irish Studies; The University of Limerick is pleased to invite you to the inaugural lecture by Dr. Peter Hession, O'Malley Fellow in Irish Studies. ' "From nowhere, going nowhere": The Famine Road in Context'. Monday, 27 April 2026. Reception: 5.30 pm. Lecture: 6.00pm. Location: KBG12, Kemmy Business School, UL. RSVP by 6pm, 24 April 2026.
Irish Committee of Historical Sciences - ICHS@irishhistorians.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Public lecture: Irish Society for Archives’ Spring Lecture Series ‘How to start a new archives service: experience of the CIÉ Group Archives’, Kevin Forkan, Wednesday 6 May at 6pm

Public lecture: Irish Society for Archives’ Spring Lecture Series ‘How to start a new archives service: experience of the CIÉ Group Archives’, Kevin Forkan, Wednesday 6 May at 6pm

The Irish Society for Archives’ Spring Lecture Series 2026 continues with a talk on Wednesday 6 May at 6pm in The Conference Room, Dublin City Library and Archive, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.‘Ho…

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Lucy Jane Santos@lucyjanesantos.bsky.social · 4mo ago

There is never an easy time to be flogging a book with the subtitle "A Hopeful History of Uranium" but there is also never a time when uranium isn't of global interest either. So go on buy a copy and find out more about this fascinating and incredibly important element.

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Georgina Laragy@geolug.bsky.social · 4mo ago

For our final week after a hiatus for football :-( we welcome @drdeefoley.bsky.social to @glasnevincemetery.bsky.social to discuss her work on an iconic #dublin #factory. Come for the #irishhistory stay for the biscuits! @historytcd.bsky.social @tlrhub.bsky.social please RT

Georgina Laragy@geolug.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our @glasnevincemetery.bsky.social @historytcd.bsky.social Spring Lecture Series is live. Theme is 'Work and working in 19th & 20th century #Dublin' - please RT. Speakers @antoniahart.bsky.social @dublincity.bsky.social @drdeefoley.bsky.social & Conor Dodd formerly Glasnevin.