Showcase: Global Citizenship Education Research

Date: 26 October, 10.00am - 1.00pm

Location: Ormond Meeting Rooms, 31 - 36 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7, D07 N5YH



We are inviting members and anyone working on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) research to join us for a Showcase of Global Citizenship Education Research on Thursday 26 October at the Ormond Meeting Rooms, Room 12, from 10.00am -1.00pm.


Whether you are interested in getting up to date with the ongoing research in the field in Ireland, would like to ensure you practice is informed by research, are interested in engaging more in research, already actively engaged in research, or, are simply curious about the field, there will be something for everyone. 


This will be an opportunity to hear first-hand about ongoing Global Citizenship Education research from people who are at the heart of it. It will also be an opportunity to contribute your thoughts on the current state of play of research in the sector, identify shared research priorities for the sector, and what your own research needs as an individual or organisation are. 


Registration opens at 09.30am and lunch will be offered at the end of the event at 1.00pm. 


The event will begin with a Moderated Roundtable discussion followed by a Q&A. The second part will be a facilitated discussion amongst participants on their views on research in the sector and their needs. 


This event has finished.


The programme is available here.

The Harvest Document from this event is available here.


Image Credit: Nick Youngson

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Biographies

Aoife Image panel moderator

Moderator: Dr. Aoife Titley is the lecturer in Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education in Maynooth University. Before becoming a teacher educator, she worked as an education researcher and a post-primary teacher. Her research interests include GCE policy and practice, international service learning, anti-racism education and diversity in the primary teaching profession



Dr Brighid Golden Image

Speaker: Dr Brighid Golden is an Assistant Professor in Global Citizenship Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and a member of the national Development and Intercultural Education (DICE) project network. Brighid is a trained primary school teacher with experience working in Ireland, England and India. Brighid has a Master’s in International Approaches to Education with International Development from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in Education from the University of Glasgow which focused on global education within initial teacher education. She also has experience designing and developing teaching resources for primary and post-primary settings in relation to human rights.



Barry Cannon Image

Speaker: Barry Cannon PhD, Dublin City University, 2005) lectures on politics in the Sociology Department of Maynooth University (Ireland). His research focuses on Latin American politics, democracy, citizenship and the far right. He has led two Irish Research Council New Foundations funded research projects on civil society responses to the Far Right in Ireland (2021 – 22) and on Global Citizenship (2022 – 23), the first in collaboration with the Crosscare Migrant Project, the second with Comhlamh, Suas and the Centre for Global Education. He has published widely in key academic journals and has authored two single author and two edited volumes on Latin American politics. He has appeared in a wide variety of media outlets, including the Irish Times, RTE radio and television, BBC Radio Four and the BBC World Service.

 Audrey Bryan Image

Speaker: Audrey Bryan is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Human Development at Dublin City University Institute of Education. She is the General Editor of the journal ‘Irish Educational Studies’. She has published widely in the field of Global Citizenship Education and has a particular interest in teaching about ecological justice.

Speaker: Giulia Filippi is a PhD student in the Faculty of Education at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) and she is currently a visiting student in the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education at Maynooth University. Permanent primary school teacher in Italy and Italian teacher as L2 for non-native people, her education includes a MA in Primary Education from the University of Turin and a specialisation in teaching Italian as L2, from the same University. Her research interests include Global Citizenship Education, teacher education, comparative education, and teachers’ professional development.

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IDEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and public engagement work. IDEA is the national network for Development/Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland. We work with over 100 member organisations and individuals to strengthen the sector through collaboration, professional learning, research, policy engagement and advocacy. Development Education /Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them, think critically about global justice and sustainability, and take informed action to help create a more just and sustainable future. Reporting to the CEO, the Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of IDEA's communications strategy, strengthen engagement with members and partners, raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the Global Citizenship Education sector, and communicate the value and impact of their work to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead IDEA's strategic communications and public engagement work. Develop and deliver communications strategies and annual communications plans. Raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the wider Global Citizenship Education sector. Communicate the impact of IDEA's work and showcase the work, learning and impact of members. Lead digital communications, media relations and organisational communications. Build relationships with members, partners, policymakers, media and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Salary: €49,522 - €55,737 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. IDEA intends this to be an ongoing role, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent, subject to funding. May consider 4 day arrangement. Applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week will be considered 6.5% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme Hybrid working arrangements (Dublin city centre office) Opportunities for professional development About You You'll bring: At least five years' relevant communications experience Experience developing and delivering communications strategies Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience managing digital communications, websites and social media Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills An understanding of, or interest in, Global Citizenship Education, education, international development or the wider not-for-profit sector. How to Apply Please read the Job Description and Application Information PDF before applying. It contains the full role description, person specification, terms and conditions and application instructions. Applications should include: A current CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages). Email applications to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the subject line Communications role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17 September, 9.00am (Irish time).
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