Senior Quality and Partnerships Manager for the Open University in Ireland. Views my own. Likes travelling, american politics, 80s movies and rock/indie tunes.
Banbridge, Ireland
Joined April 2012
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Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
We welcomed @Economy_NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to @OUBelfast today for her first official visit.
Discussions focused on skills, access & innovation — and how flexible, part-time learning supports good jobs, productivity & regional growth.
More here: ow.ly/4hsA50WjIJO
Could not agree more @JohnMDArcy, it was a honour to meet @mayordcsdc @Lseenoi at the NWRC graduation ceremony #NWRCGRADS #OUfamily
It was a privilege for @mc_grainne and me to meet @mayordcsdc @Lseenoi at @mynwrc Higher Education and Access Graduation today. An exceptional leader who made time to celebrate the success of 300 brilliant students!
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Graduation ceremony at Croke Park today. Well done to all the graduates 👏 #OUFamily
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
The waiting is almost over.
Tomorrow nearly 150 OU students will cross the stage at #CrokePark #Dublin to join the #OUfamily as alumni.
We are so proud of you all.
Don't forget to share your memories and tag us using #OUfamily.
ALT Image 1 shows a young woman in graduation attire, smiling as she stands in Croke Park stadium holding a graduation booklet which reads "Ceremonies 2023" on its cover.
ALT Image 2 shows a woman in graduation attire, smiling as she stands in Croke Park stadium.
ALT Image 3 shows a man receiving his degree from the presiding officer.
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
Congratulations to Rebecca Cinnamond, joint winner of the @S_ERC Higher Education Student of the Year in the School of Computing and Engineering.Rebecca earned a 1st Class Honours of the @OUBelfast @OpenUniversity BSc(Hons) in Cloud Computing Technologies
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
It’s a big day for @S_ERC with its Higher Education graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all the graduates, family, friends and staff. Delighted to be here with my colleague @mc_grainne to celebrate the success of those students graduating on @OUBelfast @OpenUniversity courses
Wonderful afternoon at SERC's graduation ceremony. Well done to all the graduates 🎓 #BetterOffAtSERC #oubelfast
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Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
NEWS RELEASE: First Cisco Academy Support Centre launches in Northern Ireland with support of The Open University.
Empowering students with industry certifications and digital badges through the Cisco Networking Academy
Read more about the launch here: ow.ly/QxlR50RiLJz
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
NEWS RELEASE: Open University supports new Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group on Skills
Skills development is crucial for shared prosperity and well-being across NI.
Read more about our involvement and the group's focus on social care: ow.ly/oBbT50ReLqT
Thank you to @InvestNI for inviting me to the @IoDNI Women's Leadership Conference. Lots of interesting insights and conversations on #InternationalWomensDay2024
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
Bigger and better than ever - last nights #eastawardsni - and great craic at the @OUBelfast table with the lovely people ❤️ @Tishliv @DrImeldaHaran @squinteratn @JohnMDArcy @mc_grainne @cmmurphy25 @taramillstv #eastawardsni
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
Real buzz at @east_awards @DArcyJackie @Tishliv @DrImeldaHaran @cmmurphy25 @michaelbower @mc_grainne @squinteratn
Wonderful way to end a busy week at work recognising all the good work being done in Belfast. @JohnMDArcy @DrImeldaHaran @DArcyJackie @cmmurphy25 @OUBelfast
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
I’ve known Professor Peter Finn @Anorthosis87 Principal of @StMarys_Belfast for more decades than we would admit to … so no better person to receive the Aislings Roll of Honour Award @ATownNews Congratulations Peter from all of us at @OUBelfast
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
A lot of old punks are in Derry tonight for the mighty @TheUndertones_ but Seamie O’Neill #BelfastCityBlues and #Bankrobbers are keeping the spirit alive in Belfast
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
Congratulations to @Donate4Daithi Aislings Person of the Year from all of us at @OUBelfast … a privilege to meet Dáithi and his family with @moneillsf at #AislingAwards @ATownNews – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
PERSON OF THE YEAR: Dáithí Mac Gabhann and family are presented with their award by John D’Arcy from @OpenUniversity and @moneillsf #AislingAwards
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
A nice event today to say thank you to Donna Gallagher @dmg243 who leaves our @oubelfast nursing team at the end of this year. Pleasure working with Donna who led our programme and its growth in Northern Ireland over the last 20 years @OU_HWSC @mc_grainne
Grainne Mc Gowan retweeted
Brilliant news for @OpenUniversity @OUBelfast with @mynwrc … Many thanks to @leo_murp Violet Toland, Catherine O’Mullan, Gillian Moss, Conor McCurgan, Erin Hutcheon, Tara Craig, Christine Murphy, @mc_grainne & Niamh, a great student from the new cyber security foundation degree – at Lisburn, Northern Ireland
We were delighted to welcome the @OpenUniversity team to NWRC for the official opening of their new office.
The office is the OU’s first official premises in the North West.
Read more here: nwrc.ac.uk/news/new-open-uni…
