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Educational Studies Association of Ireland is a voluntary, non-political body dedicated to the advancement of educational research in Ireland. Website: www.esai.ie #edchatie #edusky #edresearch
Nominations for the @esai-irl.bsky.social Executive Committee are open. Two positions will be filled during the conference AGM. To apply, you need to complete the Nomination Form and return it by 12:00 noon on Friday, 17 April 2026. esai.ie/election-to-...
On Monday I fly to LA for the @aeraedresearch.bsky.social conference with @aerlingus1.bsky.social. This will be my first trip to LA and my first longhaul flight in a while, certainly since MS came into my life. I'm presenting as part of the @esai-irl.bsky.social symposium. All LA advice welcome!
We are holding an Online event for members of the ESAI Emerging Researchers Network ahead of the @esai-irl.bsky.social Conference in May. If you are an Emerging Researcher scan the QR code in the poster to register. The link for the event will be sent out to those who register ahead of the event.
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...
Thank you to all our members and friends for your continued support for ESAI this year. Nollaig Shona is Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go léir🎄 @ecer-eera.bsky.social @sera-ecr.bsky.social @beranews.bsky.social @weraedresearch.bsky.social
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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*Reminder* Less than 1 week left to submit to ESAI 2026. 📣 #CfP closes on 29 November. ESAI Conference 2026 #esai2026 will take place from 28-30 May in the University of Galway @universityofgalway.bsky.social All submission details are on our website: esai.ie/esai-confere...
ESAI Conference 2016 – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
National University of Ireland, Galway and Raddison Blu Hotel, Galway City
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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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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...
Call for papers #esai2026 is out now Call closes on 29th November
ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · 12mo agoCall 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...
Looking forward to celebrating 50 years of ESAI in the University of Galway @univesityofgalway.bsky.social It will be wonderful to go back to where it all began!
ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · 12mo agoCall 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...
There’s still time to submit an abstract! Closing date later this month - 29th November! #CfP #esai2026
ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · 12mo agoCall 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...
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...
We are delighted to have the opportunity to rejoin @weraedresearch.bsky.social and look forward to future collaboration! #edchatie
Joe O'Hara@joeoharadcu.bsky.social · last yr.Amazing energy at the @weraedresearch.bsky.social Council meeting in Denver, with over 30 member associations & institutions exploring global educational research. Delighted that the @esai-irl.bsky.social has rejoined, bringing the unique perspective of Irish scholarship to our community. #edchatie
Amazing energy at the @weraedresearch.bsky.social Council meeting in Denver, with over 30 member associations & institutions exploring global educational research. Delighted that the @esai-irl.bsky.social has rejoined, bringing the unique perspective of Irish scholarship to our community. #edchatie
What an honour and delight to be at the @weraedresearch.bsky.social Council meeting today representing @esai-irl.bsky.social!
Joe O'Hara@joeoharadcu.bsky.social · last yr.Amazing energy at the @weraedresearch.bsky.social Council meeting in Denver, with over 30 member associations & institutions exploring global educational research. Delighted that the @esai-irl.bsky.social has rejoined, bringing the unique perspective of Irish scholarship to our community. #edchatie
Wonderful to be part of another annual meeting of @esai-irl.bsky.social last week! Highlights included IES updates from our General Editor, Prof. Audrey Bryan, as well as the IES/Taylor & Francis conference reception 🥂 Until next year! #esai25
Still mulling over the rich learning at #ESAI2025 in beautiful Athlone @esai-irl.bsky.social. This year, I had the pleasure of partaking in a fascinating roundtable discussion where attendees and presenters shared valuable insights on points of common interest. Thank you to the organisers
Dr Máirín Glenn brings conference 2025 to a close, thanking all presenters, chairs, speakers and attendees who helped to make #esai25 a success. We hope to welcome everyone back to ESAI 2026 in Galway #esai26 on 28th to 30th of May. #SaveTheDate
Strong start to day 3 of #esai25 with two excellent papers from @miceducationfac.bsky.social MIC colleagues @ruthbourke.bsky.social Áine Lyne and @maeveliston.bsky.social
Had an amazing time at The 2025 Edition of the ESAI Annual Conference @esai-irl.bsky.social in Athlone, Ireland. Very pleased to have presented my PhD Research in front of a very engaging audience. #esai25
📣Well done to our current & recently graduated doctoral students Isabel Machado Da Silva, Dr Maggie Green & Dr Ursula Murphy, who did us proud as #esai25!👏 @esai-irl.bsky.social Huge congrats to Maggie who won the ESAI ECR Award & to Ursula who received a special commendation!👏
Dr Máirín Glenn brings conference 2025 to a close, thanking all presenters, chairs, speakers and attendees who helped to make #esai25 a success. We hope to welcome everyone back to ESAI 2026 in Galway #esai26 on 28th to 30th of May. #SaveTheDate
Final session of the day, @aimiebrennan.bsky.social announces the winner of the ESAI ECR Award 2025! CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Green, EdD student @dcuioe.bsky.social for her thoughtful & excellently researched paper 🎉 Thanks to ECR review panel: Aimie Brennan, Elizabeth Oldham and Audrey Bryan
Sincere thanks to our panelists for sharing their personal journeys. We were honoured to have each of them contribute to the panel discussion “towards a more enlightened future” #esai25
