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
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.
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Biographies
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.
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.
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.
Date: Wednesday 26 November, 10.00am – 3.30pm Location: Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 YY05 IDEA is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Wednesday, 26 November, in Richmond Barracks in Inchicore, Dublin. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. One of the commitments in joining the Code is to contribute to the Community of Practice for this Code, including sharing successes and learning with other Code members and attending at least one of two Code network meetings annually. Register below!
Over the past few months, IDEA and its members co-created a new strategic vision and roadmap for GCE in Ireland for the next five years. This is the successor to Vision 2025 and is called Vision 2030. We are delighted to announce that we will launch the publication of Vision 2030 on Tuesday 21 October 2025 in the Georgian Suite of Buswells Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, 12 noon – 12.45pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please save the date and register below for the event. Please note that there is limited space at this event and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be opened.
We’re Hiring - Capacity Development Programme Manager The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking for a Capacity Development Programme Manager to join our team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland and beyond. At IDEA, we work with over 100 members, from large NGOs like Trócaire and Concern to smaller organisations and individual educators, all committed to building a more just, equal, and sustainable world. The Capacity Development Programme Manager role is central to this mission. Key role responsibilities: Lead IDEA’s capacity development programme , ensuring our members and the wider sector have access to high-quality training, workshops, and networking opportunities. Design and deliver flagship events , including our annual conference, webinars, and seminars that strengthen skills, knowledge, and collaboration. Drive innovation and impact , ensuring our programmes respond to members’ needs, emerging challenges, and international best practice. Champion impact measurement and research , supporting our members to demonstrate the transformative power of Development and Global Citizenship Education. Collaborate across IDEA teams on policy, advocacy, and communications, ensuring capacity-building directly contributes to systemic change. Represent IDEA nationally and internationally , ensuring Ireland continues to be seen as a leader in the global conversation on education, equality, and sustainability. The role offers: A permanent contract (subject to funding) Hybrid working based in Dublin city centre Competitive salary, employer pension contribution and 25 days annual leave The opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic national network with strong international links If you are an experienced leader with a passion for education, social justice, and building the capacity of civil society, this could be the role for you. Deadline for applications is Monday, 13 October, 5.00pm. Interviews: Week commencing 20 October 2025 For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here
