Derek Hand
dhandprof.bsky.social
Derek Hand
@dhandprof.bsky.social
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Delighted to join Claire Byrne on Ireland's national radio (RTÉ) for a wide-ranging discussion of my new book on Russian imperialism in Ukraine and the neighbourhood.

We covered everything from historical legacies to current geopolitical dynamics

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Book: Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad
Donnacha Ó Beacháin, professor of Politics at Dublin City University and author of Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad
www.rte.ie
May 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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This is the kind of @dublincityuni.bsky.social PhD graduation photograph you get when your topic is about three centuries of the impact and significance of the puppet theatre in Ireland!
Thanks to Brid Horan and @dairekeogh.bsky.social for humouring me and to Kyran O'Brien for capturing the moment.
March 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Looking forward to stimulating discussions at #ISA2025 in Chicago!

Check my presentations and drop me a message if you like to meet!
March 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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🚨Deadline to Register for the conference on the role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine (27 February) is this Friday🚨

Minister for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne + DSG of the @coe.int Bjorn Berge amongst the great line up of speakers.
📣 Reminder! Join next week's DELI conference (in-person/online) to discuss the Council of Europe’s role in peace, justice & accountability in #Ukraine. 🇺🇦

Closing address: Dariusz Mazur, Deputy Minister of Justice of Poland.

🚨 Register by Feb 21 → bit.ly/4gjwE9Q
February 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Book launch next week!
February 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social launched in DCU’s Institute of Education @dcuioe.bsky.social.
Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivers keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's Campus.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4jrxB2K
January 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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#JobFairy

📣📣Come work with us! 📣📣

We are hiring an Assistant Professor in #Sociology! Based at #DCU St Patrick's Campus in #Drumcondra, we are a dynamic, vibrant & supportive school committed to transforming the world! More info here:
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January 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The Phase 6a: E-Spine of the BusConnects network launched yesterday and represents a big step forward for DCU’s connectivity and sustainability.
The 24-hour service runs from Northwood and Ballymun every ten minutes via DCU to the city centre and beyond to Dun Laoghaire and Bray.
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Congratulations to seventeen DCU researchers and staff who have been recognised by Research Ireland @researchireland.bsky.social for their contribution to the research community 👏 #DCUResearch
January 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The changing nature of the Garda station interview.

A lot has changed with police custody and questioning in Ireland over the last 40 years, but improvements can still be made.

Piece by Prof Yvonne Daly @yvonnedaly.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3CcUbLL
January 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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#DCUStaff: Acclaimed Irish author Donal Ryan will join us for a Staff Book Club event to discuss his highly anticipated new novel 'Heart, Be at Peace' on Thursday, the 23rd of January. To join the waitlist, please go to: launch.dcu.ie/4a86pSs
January 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The year ahead in climate change, in Ireland and around the world. Verdict: it's going to be rough, but the direction of travel has been set. My article in today's @irishindependent.bsky.social www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...
David Robbins: Climate action is on the slide worldwide, but delaying hard decisions is merely storing up more agony
Until recently, part of my job involved writing the introduction to a research newsletter emailed to 2,500 people working on climate change.
www.independent.ie
January 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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“We’re good at getting people on the register but we’re not so good at getting them off” said Prof Jane Suiter @janesuit.bsky.social from the DCU School of Communications. Read more on @irishtimes.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4fW9eYJ #GE2024
December 4, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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DCU staff today got a preview of the new Polaris Building, due to formally open to students in January.

Polaris will accommodate over 3,000 students from the Faculty of Science and Health, and the Faculty of Engineering and Computing.

Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/41fHj1G

#WeAreDCU
December 3, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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Woodlock Hall Library is temporarily closed this afternoon to deal with buildings maintenance. We'll keep you updated here as to re-opening. @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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We're now on Bluesky! Follow us here for all the latest from Dublin City University! #WeAreDCU
November 25, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 5
#booksky
#bookchallengw
November 23, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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To celebrate today's launch of Padraic Colum: 'That Queer Thing, Genuis' by Pádraic Whyte and Keith O'Sullivan we're exhibiting items from our Padraic Colum collection in O'Reilly Library. The collection of over 130 items is available to view in our reading room www.dcu.ie/library/sca-...
November 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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Happening TODAY at @DCU!

Join Prof. @JaneSuiter, Prof. @Gary Murphy, and Dr. @Eoin O’Malley for a timely panel discussion on the Irish general election 🗳️ at 3PM (CG12). Don’t miss earlier insights on digital sovereignty & climate finance 🌍 at 12PM (C206) with Dr. Thiago Almeida.
November 19, 2024 at 8:33 AM