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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 4h

🛳️✈️🚆 EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

European countries using the EES are introducing the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026.

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EES / ETIAS - European Union

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9h

Universities Ireland held its 'Collaborating for Change' conference in Belfast last week which focused on strengthening cross-border collaboration between universities. Members' calls to action for the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive
➡️ universitiesireland.ie/universities...

Universities Ireland held its first-ever all-island conference at Queen’s University Belfast on Friday 10th October, marking a historic milestone in cross-border collaboration in higher education and research. The event brought together university leaders from across the island, including the two Technological Universities that are members of Universities Ireland: TU Dublin and Atlantic Technological University. The conference highlighted the vital role of higher education in driving social, cultural, and economic progress across the island of Ireland, north and south. Delegates shared insights on research collaboration, student mobility, skills development, and innovation, reaffirming the sector’s collective commitment to partnership and progress. Universities Ireland has confirmed its intention to establish an annual two-day conference, to be hosted each year in the Autumn by a member institution, ensuring sustained cooperation and dialogue between universities across the island.

Following the conference, Universities Ireland has committed to:
1. Confirming that Universities Ireland will focus on the pursuit and delivery of strategic all-island initiatives to support education, research, and innovation.
2. Inviting all Technological Universities to become full members, expanding the collective voice of higher education.
3. Hosting an annual two-day conference, rotating among member universities.
4. Enhancing student mobility and academic exchange, north and south.
5. Expanding collaborative research and innovation initiatives tackling shared challenges such as skills, climate, AI, health, and digital transformation.
6. Developing agreed responses to regional and social needs, maximising universities’ civic impact.
7. Strengthening the forum’s strategic role in shaping higher education policy across the island.

The member universities jointly call on both the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive to:
1. Remove financial and structural barrie…

Photograph of 11 Higher Education leaders, representing Universities Ireland member organisations, pictured outside the Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast.

Photograph of Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, Minister for the Economy in Northern Ireland.

Photograph of James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 4d

⏰ Our survey closes at midnight

We're encouraging community & voluntary groups & local authorities to respond to our quarterly survey. Responses will help us ensure the necessary conditions for North-South cooperation are maintained, & protect East-West relations.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

Overhead photograph of someone sitting on a chair completing the Centre's survey on a laptop. The word SURVEY is included along with three ticks in red ink.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 4d

Even with no experience, you can succeed.

Our course is designed for professionals who are just starting out – with live guidance at every step.

Details at crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Apply at form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Starts on Tuesday 14 October

#success #Volunteer #guidance #course

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 5d

@benrosher.bsky.social and Aidan Campbell will analyse the findings of the 19th quarterly survey on the Conditions for North-South and East-West Cooperation.

Get involved at crossborder.ie/news/complet...

📽️ Watch their presentation on the last survey findings at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBB...

18th Quarterly Survey Presentation

YouTube video by Centre for Cross Border Cooperation

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 5d

Preparations underway for the Universities Ireland conference dinner taking place in the Great Hall at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, ahead of tomorrow's conference.

Universities Ireland was founded in 2003 to promote and develop cooperation between institutions.

universitiesireland.ie

Photograph of the Great Hall at Queen's University, Belfast.

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 5d

Like reading? @librariesni.bsky.social has a Newspaper Library with newspapers on microfilm. Cross-border titles include: Derry People & Donegal News; Dundalk & Newry Express & Louth Observer; and Fermanagh News & Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan & South Tyrone Advertiser.
librariesni.org.uk/resources/cu...

Screenshot from the Libraries NI Newspapers' Microfilm List.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 5d

With expert facilitators and peer learning, our guided course provides the support you need to succeed.

Let’s build stronger partnerships, together.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Application form: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Your opinion matters 📢

Community & voluntary groups and local authorities have been sharing their views on North-South & East-West cooperation. This is the 19th survey in the series. All responses are anonymised & we would like to hear from you by Friday 10 October.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

The words YOUR OPINION MATTERS are on a yellow background with an animated hand holding a loud speaker.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

Cross-border projects require shared understanding and objectives. Our live sessions help you refine your goals and keep your project focused.

For more information: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Get your application form here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 6d

We're in @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today at the BORDEX conference with representatives from the community and voluntary sector, and statutory agencies. The theme is fostering community safety and security. Part of the North South Research Programme with www.tudublin.ie. www.bordexproject.com

Photograph of the function room at Queen's University Belfast.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 7d

Funders need evidence of impact.

Learn how to design indicators and evaluation frameworks that prove your project's value and secure future funding.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Apply here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Start date: Tuesday 14 October

#impact

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Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies @usihs.bsky.social · 15d

This semester's seminar series will begin in a few weeks!

All are very welcome to join us in person (27 University Square, QUB) or online. For more information, stay tuned to the USIHS Bluesky or head to our website usihs36.com

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 8d

The rules can seem daunting – but you don’t have to figure them out alone.

Our guided course helps you navigate frameworks with clarity and confidence.

For more information, visit crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Apply here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

Starts: Tuesday 14 October

#training

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Peter Osborne @peterosborne.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent piece about @CCBSCrossBorder by @agendani - strengthening relationships across all of these islands.

www.agendani.com/the-centre-f...

The Centre for Cross Border Cooperation: Unlocking opportunities across borders - agendaNi

For over 25 years, the Centre for Cross Border Cooperation has been shaping opportunities for government, business, and communities by breaking down barriers across these islands, writes Anthony Soare...

www.agendani.com

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 8d

Our Chair, @peterosborne.bsky.social, is the keynote speaker at Newry, Mourne & Down District Council's Celebration of Good Relations Event on Thursday 16 October. He has been involved in a number of key civil & peace building developments in Northern Ireland.
www.newrymournedown.org/council-to-c...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9d

Our latest quarterly survey on North-South and East-West cooperation is open - and we would like to hear your thoughts on the current context for cooperation.
crossborder.ie/news/complet...
@cfni.bsky.social @communityfoundirl.bsky.social @benrosher.bsky.social @anthonysoares.bsky.social

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 9d

On Wednesday 8 October, Monaghan Peace Campus is the venue for the launch of a new exhibition: 'Project Children Stories - A legacy of peace lives on in Monaghan'

Events begin at Courthouse Square, Monaghan Town, 5pm. Official exhibition opening, 7pm.

Programme: monaghan.ie/museum/wp-co...

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

Our latest #research project will involve 5 minutes. It will help us ensure the necessary conditions for #North-South #cooperation are maintained, and relations between organisations in NI, ROI & GB are safeguarded.

crossborder.ie/news/complet...

@benrosher.bsky.social @anthonysoares.bsky.social

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

The All-Island Circular Economy Map: The @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social in Ballymun, Dublin, was buzzing last week as Northern Ireland Resources Network & Community Resources Network Ireland members were placed on the circular economy map.
#repair #share #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #reduce #reuse

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

Choosing the wrong partner can sink a project. In our guided course, you’ll learn how to identify, approach, and work effectively with the right cross-border organisations.

Information at: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Register here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

#voluntary #communitysector

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Dr Rory O’Sullivan @roryosullivan23.bsky.social · 24d

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

www.irishtimes.com/business/eco...

Large numbers of cross-Border public workers ‘face tax headaches’

Companies increasingly using IT filters to reject job applications, conference hears

www.irishtimes.com

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Brónagh 🇮🇪🇵🇸 @beebsymca.bsky.social · 12d

Our archive TV show continues tonight on UTV and you can watch the series here.

We're so proud of it.

Episode 1 of Sixties NI

YouTube video by ITV News In Full

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 12d

Read Anthony's article in this month's Agenda NI magazine. The article references the Border People project, the Ad-Hoc Group for North-South and East-West Cooperation, our research and independent policy analysis, parliamentary scrutiny & our 2025 annual conference.
www.agendani.com/the-centre-f...

Screenshot of the two-page article in Agenda NI by the Centre's Director, Anthony Soares. A link to the article is in this post.

Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · 13d

Ideas are powerful, but without structure they can fade. Our live, guided course helps you define objectives, choose approaches, and build cross-border projects that matter.

Information at: crossborder.ie/what-we-do/p...

Register here: form.jotform.com/242404283867...

#crossborder #guided #course