Hope and challenges in the year ahead!
Welcome back to the new academic year!
The almost overwhelming crisis of Covid that we have had to address and overcome for the past 18 months is finally beginning to recede.
IFUT News
Urgent appeal to European Governments and EU Institutions: Take Action for Afghanistan’s scholars, researchers, and civil society actors
We, the undersigned higher education associations, networks, and leaders in the field of scholar protection, urge European governments and EU institutions to take immediate action to secure the lives and careers of Afghanistan's scholars, students, and civil society actors.
IFUT continues its work to Protect and Promote Academic Freedom
Statement to Members by IFUT President, Dr. Anthony Harvey
Irish Federation of University Teachers calls on Irish Universities to do more to protect and assist Scholars at Risk
Changing of the Guard!
Frank Jones becomes new IFUT General Secretary
IFUT is delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Jones as General Secretary of IFUT.
Grief and Bereavement in the Workplace
Death and bereavement may well be an inevitable part of the lives of every one of us. But that does not mean that we talk about these things very much and perhaps, in so far as our workplaces are concerned, perhaps we do not talk about them at all.
Happy Easter to all of you!
Unfortunately this Easter is set to be a re-run of last year’s. Who would have thought back then that we would still be in the grip of the health crisis a full year later?
New DCU agreement signifies enhanced cooperation between IFUT and SIPTU
A new co-operation agreement has been reached between DCU, SIPTU and IFUT on collective representational rights on behalf of the members of both unions in the University.
Death of Dr Enda McDonagh, former IFUT President
It was with deep sadness that members of the Irish Federation of University Teachers learned of the death of our late colleague Dr Enda McDonagh on February 24, 2021.
`We’re all still in this together!’ - Aren’t we?
At the start of a New Year let’s hope our families, students and friends can stay healthy and well.
Academic Freedom IFUT’s Proud Record
IFUT has always prided itself on being the only Irish trade union which has the defence and the promotion of Academic Freedom as one of its primary aims. Members may be surprised to know that, on an international scale, Ireland ranks surprisingly high with regard to Academic Freedo
IFUT votes resoundingly for new public service agreement
IFUT members have voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of the new Public Service Agreement representing a 97% ‘yes’ majority in the ballots cast.
Public Service Agreement 2021-2022 FAQ
Please find attached an IFUT FAQ on the Public Service Agreement 2021-2022