Dr Emma Bolger Careers Expert
@emmabolger.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary academic | 20+ years' experience in education and careers | Board Chairperson @connect.scot | More about me and my work at: https://linktr.ee/emmabolger
I was honoured to be asked by NICEC @instcareer.bsky.social to be the guest speaker at the Bill Law Memorial Award 2026. My presentation, Valuing practitioner-led research, and the recording of the full event, can be accessed here: www.nicec.org/events/bill-... Congratulations to all involved.
Bill Law Award 2026
The Bill Law Award 2026: Finalists and Winner announced...
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Some comments on Gaelic Medium Education and careers, from me, in here. www.thenational.scot/news/2628236...
Bòrd na Gàidhlig invites Reform UK for talks after attack on Gaelic language
THE body responsible for Gaelic development in Scotland has invited Reform UK for talks on its “significant value” after the party proposed…
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The initial findings of our landmark research project exploring the career advantages of Gaelic Medium Education (GME) will be presented for the first time at the Rannsachadh na Gàidhlig conference this week. www.emmabolger.co.uk/2026/07/new-...
New Research Highlights Long-Term Career Benefits of Gaelic Medium Education
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New research from our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social reveals urgent need for systemic change to support young mothers in the Scottish labour market. Read a preview of the findings here: buff.ly/Pxpv8Ca 🔜 Full research report & recommendations coming later this year.
A super role in Tiree. Lots of scope for someone from a careers, employability or youthwork background to redirect their skills and the role includes Gaelic development. goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Head of Community Engagement with Urras Thiriodh (Tiree Community Development Trust) – Goodmoves
Tiree Community Development Trust (known as “Urras Thiriodh”) are seeking a Head of Community Engagement to take on a lead role in delivering our community-focused services and en...
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Are you a career guidance professional keen to undertake a desk-based research project, by developing your skills to conduct a rigorous investigation, in a supervised and peer-supported environment? Open University module Advance your independent learning (YXM830) (Which I teach on) may be for you!
Gaelic and dyslexia has been in the news again this week, with a Bolger involved, but this time it was my son and husband doing the talking. For those not fluent in Scottish Gaelic, in short: children with additional support needs can and should thrive in GME. #Gaidhlig www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
"Ann an clas 3 cha b' urrainn dhomh sgrìobhadh fhathast" - Naidheachdan a' BhBC
Fhuair rannsachadh gu bheil dìth-ghoireasan agus luchd-taice sna sgoiltean a' fàgail nach eil clann le feumalachdan a bharrachd ann am foghlam Gàidhlig an-còmhnaidh a' faighinn na taice a dh'fheumas i...
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Sitting exams or submitting assignments? We wish you the very best of luck as the Qualifications Scotland exam timetable starts!
It is Seachdain na Gàidhlig - World Gaelic Week 2026! On Wednesday 25th February, I will be delivering a keynote speech about my research on the impact of Gaelic Medium Education on young people’s careers. #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2026, #SnG2026 #CleachdINoCaillI www.emmabolger.co.uk/2026/02/seac...
I'm the Keynote speaker today at the National Research Conference for Career Practitioners. In my keynote I speak about the how we need to shake up our perspectives on how we value research. Slides, links and more information here: www.emmabolger.co.uk/2026/02/keyn...
📣Announcement 📣 Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Trustees at Scottish Charity @connect.scot www.emmabolger.co.uk/2026/02/chai...
Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Trustees at Scottish Charity, Connect
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Free to research? News of a forthcoming conference and some collated resources, all for free! #NRC26
Free to research?
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Right then, no one asked for it (everyone seems quite happy with last year's!) but here we are anyway, your #DuvetKnowItsChristmas 2025 bingo card! Some returning classics, some we missed last year and some new ones. Enjoy team, donation link below once Rhodri posts it!
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing. What is it? Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
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This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
Are you interested in our work on Gaelic Medium Education and Careers? Sign up for project updates via the link on our Linktree at linktr.ee/gmecareers #Gaelic #Ghaidlig #Gàidhlig #Education #Billingualism #Multilingualism #Careers #CIAG
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Gaelic Medium Education: a career advantage for school leavers in Scotland?
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Looking forward to presenting a case study of our project, Guidance for Life, Work and Career at the @thecdi.bsky.social annual conference. The amazing artwork for our project has been created by the hugely talented @laurasorvala.bsky.social
I have had the pleasure of 2 visits to @uofglasgow.bsky.social in the past 24 hours for the #ESRCFestival I was presenting on AI and the future of work yesterday, in the context of career guidance and then this morning I was back attending the excellent @uofgpolicy.bsky.social event on childcare.
I'll be speaking at the thecdi.bsky.social National Conference 2025 on 18-19 November in Birmingham. Join me for the opportunity to connect with fellow careers professionals and enjoy two days packed with inspiration, learning and networking. Book your place here: ow.ly/irxK50TAbzq #CDICONF2025
I'm the guest on this week's Careers Café podcast. Link below! open.spotify.com/episode/7adm...
Emma Bolger - The Career Professional's Guide to Research Book Launch
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A busy day ahead of promotion for my book. At midday I'll be with the @thecdi.bsky.social for a Meet the Author Webinar, then I'm recording a podcast about all things practitioner-led research with my long-term friend and collaborator Uuganaa Ramsay. Looking forward to a day of good conversations!
CDI Members, a reminder that I am the author in tomorrow's "Meet the author" webinar. Midday, UK time - book in via the link below. It would be great to see you there to discuss all things practitioner-led research. www.thecdi.net/training-and...
Trotman - Meet the Author: Emma Bolger
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The companion resources for my book, The Career Professional’s Guide to Research, are now available! You can take a look at them to get a snapshot of the style and approach of my book, and follow the link at the bottom of the page to purchase your copy. trotman.co.uk/pages/the-ca...
The Career Professional’s Guide to Research - Resources
Unlock a world of possibilities with these must-have resources, created to complement the newly updated Choose the Right A Levels book! Our A Level Subject Posters inspire students to envision the exc...
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It is Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025. So many myths still to bust, one or me is the assumption that dyslexia cannot be identified until a child is approaching the end of primary school. Re-sharing our feature from the Dyslexia Voice magazine from earlier this year that tells my son's story.
Our survey for Gaelic Medium Education leavers closes on Tuesday and is doing very well on responses, but please help us to give it a final push so we can capture as many people's voices as possible before we head into a month of data analysis! #gaelic #gaidhlig #gàidhlig #educationresearch #careers
Dr Emma Bolger Careers Expert@emmabolger.bsky.social · 11mo agoOur fieldwork is underway for our GME Careers project. This week we've been out conducting the first of our focus groups with school pupils and our survey for school-leavers and young adults is live! More information here: linktr.ee/GMECareers #gaelic #gaidhlig #gàidhlig #educationresearch #careers
We're the furthest we've been yet on our focus group travels. Bha sinn ann an Steòrnabhagh agus bidh sinn ann na Hearadh anns à mhadainn. (And with each trip my learner's Gaelic is slowly improving!)
"Gaelic? It's a great flex." An update on our Gaelic Medium Education and Careers Project, as we reach the mid-point in our data collection period. Thank you to everyone who has shown such brilliant support for our project - we really appreciate it! www.emmabolger.co.uk/2025/09/gael...
Gaelic Medium Education and Careers Project - Fieldwork Mid-Point Update
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Our fieldwork is underway for our GME Careers project. This week we've been out conducting the first of our focus groups with school pupils and our survey for school-leavers and young adults is live! More information here: linktr.ee/GMECareers #gaelic #gaidhlig #gàidhlig #educationresearch #careers
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Gaelic Medium Education: a career advantage for school leavers in Scotland?
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