School of Education, TCD

22/10/2026

Thinking about a doctorate in education? Please join us for the Ph.D. and D.Ed. Information Session 2026 hosted by the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin.

📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026
🕔 5.00pm (Dublin Time)
📍 Online

We are hosting a webinar for those interested in pursuing doctoral-level study in the field of education. This information session will explore the structure of our two programmes, the Ph.D. and the Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) along with their entry requirements, and how they compare to one another.

During the session, you'll have the opportunity to:

✅ Learn about the School of Education and our vibrant doctoral community
✅ Meet our academic and admissions team
✅ Receive a detailed overview of both the Ph.D. and D.Ed. programmes
✅ Explore career opportunities for doctoral graduates
✅ Discover the supports available throughout your research journey
✅ Q&A with Prof. Andrew Loxley and Dr Andrew Gibson

We look forward to meeting you online. Please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tcd-school-of-education-phd-ded-information-session-2026-tickets-2003654614890?aff=oddtdtcreator

You can read more about our programmes here:
https://www.tcd.ie/education/courses/doctoral/

Enquiries to: Prof Andrew Loxley ([email protected]) or Dr Andrew Gibson ([email protected])

20/10/2026

Dr Chelsea Whittaker, Assistant Professor, School of Education has published a new article in The Conversation exploring what proposed language requirements for Irish citizenship could mean for ESOL provision, inclusion, and integration.

As Ireland considers making language proficiency a requirement for citizenship, attention is turning to the country's ESOL provision and whether it can meet the challenge.

For decades, ESOL classes have supported migrants to participate in communities, access employment and build connections. If language testing becomes part of the citizenship process, policymakers will need to consider not only what level of language proficiency is required, but also who will provide the teaching, support and assessment needed to achieve it.

You can read the full article at The Conversation:
https://theconversation.com/ireland-proposes-language-testing-for-citizenship-more-demands-on-already-stretched-english-teaching-292283

07/10/2026

Best of luck to the first students embarking on a pioneering new applied drama and arts education masters course, Theatre SPACEs, who recently began their studies.

The course, the first-ever Erasmus Mundus in applied drama and arts education in Europe, is being run by three partner and two associate universities across Europe, including Trinity’s School of Education. The Joint Master's programme will focus on theatre in social, community and educational settings. To mark the occasion, representatives from these European universities gathered in Bergen, Norway, to welcome the first cohort of students to Theatre SPACEs.

Professor Carmel O’Sullivan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and an expert in arts and drama education, said: “Theatre has never been very good at staying inside its own walls, and neither will Theatre SPACEs! We’re bringing students, ideas and practices across countries, cultures and communities, exploring what can happen when theatre meets education, participation and social change.

“From Trinity’s perspective, it is tremendously exciting to see this ambitious European collaboration finally take the stage.”

The gathering marked the beginning of a two-year international learning journey for the inaugural cohort of 21 students, selected from 1,074 applicants across 110 countries. The students who are based in Bergen this term, will spend time at Trinity in 2027 and 2028.

01/10/2026

18/09/2026

10/09/2026

A very warm welcome to our new PME students! 🎉 Yesterday's induction had fantastic energy and buzz, and we're delighted to see so many passionate, talented future educators beginning their journey with us.

A special congratulations to our PME bursary winners 👏
Anna Friel
Elaine Kelly
Molly Garton
Sean Byrne

Constantia Maxwell Bursary
Chloe McGarry

We wish all our PMEs every success for the year ahead and look forward to supporting you as you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to make a real impact in schools and communities.

18/08/2026

30/07/2026

Dr John Walsh, School of Education, was one of the expert contributors for Tumtha, a documentary on RTÉ2 telling the story of the Coláistí Ullmhúcháin (Preparatory Colleges), seven all-Irish second-level boarding schools established in the early years of the State to support the revival of the Irish language.

Dr Walsh spoke about the foundation of the Preparatory Colleges by the Irish Free State, their key role in the early state-led movement for revival of the Irish language and the closure of most of the Colleges in the early 1960s.

The programme can be viewed on the RTE player at:

The story of the Coláistí Ullmhúcháin, seven all-Irish second-level boarding schools established in the early years of the State to support the revival of the Irish language. Watch Tumtha on RTÉ Player for free

16/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that CHARM-EU (Challenge-Driven, Accessible, Research-Based and Mobile European University) has secured €7.2 million in new funding from the European Commission.

👏👏Well done to Dr Jake Byrne, School of Education and Co-Director of CHARM-EU in Trinity College Dublin and his colleagues across Europe.

'CHARM-EU has shown what is possible when universities work across borders, disciplines and sectors to address real societal challenges’ said Dr Jake Byrne, School of Education Co-Director of CHARM-EU in Trinity College Dublin. ‘This new funding allows us to deepen that work, creating more opportunities for learners, academics and professional staff across our nine universities to develop future-focused skills, collaborate with industry and societal partners, and scale successful innovations across our transnational campus.’

Read more here –https://www.tcd.ie/education/news-and-events/2026/charm-eu-secures-7-million-from-the-european-commission-to-continue-its-impact-in-european-education/

To find out more about CHARM-EU or to get involved, see www.charm-eu.eu.

14/07/2026

This week, a report on children’s safety online was presented to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The report was informed by the work of a panel of experts tasked with developing a strong and practical European approach to keeping children safe online.

The report highlights the challenges children face online and provides recommendations to better protect and empower them, as well as to promote the age-appropriate use of social media and other digital services.

The panel brought together young people and experts from across the EU, including in health, neuroscience, education, psychology, computer science, child rights, and digital literacy. We're proud to see Trinity College Dublin's School of Education represented in this work through Dr Louise Heeran Flynn, one of the experts who contributed to the panel. 👏

The report also includes practical guidance for children and young people, parents and teachers.

Read the full report: https://commission.europa.eu/topics/digital-economy-and-society/protecting-children-online/special-panel_en