Aimie Brennan
@aimiebrennan.bsky.social
Dean of Education at Marino Institute of Education (www.mie.ie) | 🇮🇪 Teacher Educator #ITE #EducationalResearch #EdPolicy | Sociologist | Founder of STER (www.ster.ie) | Views = Own #SpéirGhorm
Good news! We received an incredible response to our Call for Papers for #esai2026 in Galway. Our Executive Committee have been busy reviewing all abstracts. Please keep an eye on your email for a response in the next week. 2026 will be an excellent celebration of the meeting of scholars 🎉
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Register now for our Northern Networks Event on Social Justice - 29 January, 6-8pm online. SIGs from ESAI, NERA, SERA & BERA will present & lead discussions on the theme of #SocialJustice Tickets may be booked via Eventbrite and are free of charge: www.eventbrite.ie/e/northern-n...
Delighted to announce 3 convenors to lead our new Emerging Researchers Network (ERN). 🙌 Dr Maggie Green - Atlantic Technological University 🙌 Ms Isabel Machado Da Silva, Dublin City University 🙌 Dr Annie O’Donovan Munster Technological University All details here: esai.ie/introducing-...
Introducing the Convenors of the ESAI Emerging Researchers Network – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
The Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) is deeply committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of education researchers across the island of Ireland. Through the creation of inclusive communities of practice and the provision of accessible opportunities for professional development, we aim to empower emerging scholars as they develop their research identities and careers. By championing collaboration, mentorship, and the sharing of innovative ideas, the Association works to ensure that early-career researchers are equipped to contribute confidently and creatively to the future of educational research in Ireland.
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A6 #LTHEChat Well, I’ve always liked a challenge so at the moment I am motivated by applying for funding and encouraging colleagues to see the benefits and joys of research. @aimiebrennan.bsky.social @lthechat.bsky.social
Q6 - Going forward, do you think there are other supports or resources which could be put in place to help you be research active post-graduation? What are they and who do you think should lead this? Reply with A6 #LTHEChat and your response @aimiebrennan.bsky.social @lthechat.bsky.social
A2 Yes, as it makes me a more well-rounded #professional by allowing me to #research how to improve my #practice. Additionally, help me to understand my #students better. I think anything that makes us more #active and interacting with students or research will build our confidence #LTHEChat
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A4 For scholarship, my HE institution provides information about co-creation with students (blog.westminster.ac.uk/studentpartn...). Then SEDA website www.seda.ac.uk/research/, SoTL websites #LTHEChat
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Q5 - Finding time and appropriate resources are often cited as the most common challenges facing teachers and educators. How do you balance your engagement in research with your everyday work? Reply with A5 #LTHEChat and your response @aimiebrennan.bsky.social @lthechat.bsky.social
The Scholarship Spotlight website is a useful source of information #LTHEchat scholarshipspotlight.uk
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Q4 - What resources have you found most helpful when trying to stay research active in your profession? Reply with A4 #LTHEChat and your response @aimiebrennan.bsky.social @lthechat.bsky.social
Echo this. Every SoTL project no matter how small can make a difference and create ripple effect if shared with peers. #LTHEchat
#LTHEchat A2 Yes, practice as research builds confidence - and as a staff developer, it gives me confidence in the what/why/how of what we do across our PGCert: it is research-informed. Re autonomy - that gets > problematic as managers & bodies like OfS assert their right to manage pedagogy & praxis
LTHEchat@lthechat.bsky.social · 10mo agoQ2 - Do you think engaging in research has strengthened your confidence and autonomy as an educator? How so? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @lthechat.bsky.social @aimiebrennan.bsky.social
A2 Since starting to use my research hours for teaching focused research I’ve felt so much more immersed in what I’m doing…it’s also made me more reflective and curious about different approaches which I think has naturally strengthened what I do #LTHEchat
Q3 - In your opinion, what are the challenges to staying active as a researcher, post-graduation? Reply with A3 #LTHEChat and your response @aimiebrennan.bsky.social @lthechat.bsky.social
When staff share what they are doing during action research, this is powerful, seen this alot with PgCert HE students over the years. Shame when this culture doesn't continue in their departments. #LTHEChat
#LTHEchat A1 As with @aimiebrennan.bsky.social I tend to see all my practice as ongoing action research. Perhaps it is easier to adopt that lens as I am an education or staff developer - but I also encourage all our staff-as-students, no matter their discipline to see their practice also as research
LTHEchat@lthechat.bsky.social · 10mo agoQ1 - Teacher researcher is different from postgraduate research. What kind of research or inquiry do you most engage with during your practice, if any? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @lthechat.bsky.social @aimiebrennan.bsky.social
Q2 - Do you think engaging in research has strengthened your confidence and autonomy as an educator? How so? Reply with A2 #LTHEChat and your response @lthechat.bsky.social @aimiebrennan.bsky.social
Q1 - Teacher researcher is different from postgraduate research. What kind of research or inquiry do you most engage with during your practice, if any? Reply with A1 #LTHEChat and your response @lthechat.bsky.social @aimiebrennan.bsky.social
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for #LTHEchat, which will explore Staying active researchers after graduation with @aimiebrennan.bsky.social on Wednesday 8-9pm GMT. Read the blog post at: shorturl.at/wFm9z
LTHEChat 346: Staying Active as a Researcher After Graduation: Teachers as Knowledge-Builders
Join us on Bluesky with guest Aimie Brennan (@aimiebrennan.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at 20:00 GMT For many educators, research is something we associate with initial teacher educ…
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Thanks to organisers of the Learning and Teaching HE community for facilitating this chat. If you’re interested in staying active as a researcher after graduation, feel free to join-in with this #LTHEchat online, Wednesday @ 8pm, or read my blog on lthechat.com, linked below 👇
LTHEchat@lthechat.bsky.social · 10mo agoLTHEChat 346: Staying Active as a Researcher After Graduation: Teachers as Knowledge-Builders Join us on Bluesky with guest Aimie Brennan (@aimiebrennan.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at 20:00 GMT For many educators, research is something we associate with initial teacher education,…
LTHEChat 346: Staying Active as a Researcher After Graduation: Teachers as Knowledge-Builders Join us on Bluesky with guest Aimie Brennan (@aimiebrennan.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at 20:00 GMT For many educators, research is something we associate with initial teacher education,…
LTHEChat 346: Staying Active as a Researcher After Graduation: Teachers as Knowledge-Builders
Join us on Bluesky with guest Aimie Brennan (@aimiebrennan.bsky.social) on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at 20:00 GMT For many educators, research is something we associate with initial teacher education, postgraduate study, or the occasional school-based project that stems from specific policy/reporting requirements. But research shouldn’t end at graduation. In fact, staying curious, reflective, and research-engaged can become one of the most sustaining aspects of a long and fulfilling teaching career.
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Time is running out! Don’t forget to submit your abstracts to #esai2026 by 29th of November. #CfP #EdResearch
ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · last yr.Call for Papers 📣 ESAI Conference 2026 #esai2026 will take place from 28-30 May in the University of Galway @universityofgalway.bsky.social The conference marks the 50th anniversary of the ‘Meeting of Scholars’. #CfP closes on 29th November! All details on our website: esai.ie/esai-confere...
Great to be joined today by Prof Tim Foxx, Director of the Center for School Study Councils at @upenn.edu Our BScES students @marinoinstitute.bsky.social heard about how neuroscience can support leaders to make decisions, to have an inquiry stance & focus on existing talents & resources.
It was wonderful to have ESAI represented at the first #EducationSummit held at Croke Park today, organised by DEY. We spoke about ESAI’s rich legacy of education research over 50 years. The ESAI plays an important role in supporting generalist education scholarship in Ireland. #Esai2026
ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network – Call for Members The Educational Studies Association of Ireland is establishing a new Emerging Researchers’ Network (ERN). For all details around eligibility, please visit the ESAI website: esai.ie/esai-emergin...
ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network – Call for Members – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
To be eligible to join the ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network, members must be a current member of ESAI, and either:
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#ECRAward 📣 Check out the ESAI website for all submission details! Deadline: 6 March 2026
ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · 11mo agoCalling Early Career Researchers, the ESAI ECR Award details for #esai2026 are now live. Applicants should submit a 4,000-5,000 word paper by the 6th of March 2026. Applicants must have an abstract accepted for an ECR slot at the conference. All details available here: esai.ie/esai-early-c...
Calling Early Career Researchers, the ESAI ECR Award details for #esai2026 are now live. Applicants should submit a 4,000-5,000 word paper by the 6th of March 2026. Applicants must have an abstract accepted for an ECR slot at the conference. All details available here: esai.ie/esai-early-c...