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Director of @StAndFoundatio1 for Catholic Teacher Ed @UofGlasgow -religion, music, football, sport, mum and wife. Editor

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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
I had the @UofGlasgow cloisters all to myself last night when setting up for our carol service. I know it’s a bit self indulgent but I took advantage of that unusually quiet moment and recorded this wee video. The acoustic is incredible! #Glasgow #Christmas
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Our Lady, Solace of Migrants, Pray for them.
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2 years
Regular day in the office…
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Let’s celebrate our teachers in Catholic Schools. Catholic Church=largest NGO provider of education in the world educating 30% of its children. 17% of Scotland’s children are Catholic yet 24% of children in Scotland attend Catholic Schools. #CatholicSchoolsGoodForScotland
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Delighted and honoured to receive the news that I have been appointed PROFESSOR ⁦ @UofGlasgow ⁩ ! Couldn’t have done it without this crew. #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Entertaining the #Celtic Champions at Celtic Park. ☘️ #CelticFC
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1 year
The traditional music scene in #Donegal is incredible. My 11 year old plays fiddle and there is nowhere like it for the opportunity to play with legends of all ages. Here she is with one of them in @LoistinB . Different generations, playing the same music. Love it! #trad
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
My mum celebrated her 80th birthday this week. Just thought I’d post a wee photo of her (with dad). Isn’t she lovely!
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
I might be biased but my morning walk to class is hard to beat! @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Just met Pope Francis!
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Proud mummy moment
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2 years
Beautiful singing from this P7 @stbridesschool pupil for the @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation Cardinal Winning Lecture Mass, celebrated by @ArchdiocGlasgow ’s Archbishop Nolan and @archedinburgh ’s @leocushley
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Prof Roisín Coll
4 years
Working from home during lockdown. Summed up in one photo! @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation @Margery25 #TeamUofG
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7 months
Well, that's the first 50 years over and done with! I really have been blessed. Hope the next 50 will be as much fun. #Birthday
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
First day ⁦ @UofGlasgow ⁩ for our ⁦ @UofGEducation ⁩ Masters in Education students!! 🎉
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Prof Roisín Coll
4 years
Delighted to welcome @NicolaSturgeon to the 2020 @scotgov compliant, socially distanced, display only #BothwellScarecrowFestival #FrankGetTheDoor (FM’s wardrobe by @BHFScotland Hamilton)
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Prayers and love to all in #Creeslough and to those affected by this tragedy. From the Donegal community in #Glasgow 🙏 #Donegal
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Prof Roisín Coll
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My wee one has just won the U12 Fiddle British Championship! @CCEBritain I’m sooo proud of her! All that practising has paid off.
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
I consider myself a fit and healthy woman in her forties. Doubly vaccinated. I’ve got #Covid_19 and it’s not nice. TBH, struggling a bit. But I cannot imagine what I’d be going through if I hadn’t taken the vaccine. PLEASE don’t take a chance #GetVaccinatedNow @UofGlasgow
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Not a bad place to be on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul 🇻🇦
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Prof Roisín Coll
11 months
My 11 year playing the Donegal Reel in a Donegal Top in #Donegal ! @welovedonegal - Anyone know where this is ?
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Prof Roisín Coll
10 months
Bursting with pride! My two girls are All Ireland silver medals winners @fleadhcheoil ! The All Ireland is the World Championships. They were brilliant, coming second in duet on fiddle and flute!! @CCEBritain @stbridesschool @holycrossham
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1 year
My girls celebrating their successes at this weekend’s #GlasgowFeis with their grandparents. Granny is a @RCStweets graduate so was delighted when they arrived home with their medals and trophies for their musical successes on harp, fiddle, flute, whistle and singing🎶🎻 #trad
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Kevin McKenna @kmckenna63 on Catholic Schools: 'If we are going to be vigilant at attempts to undermine our faith schools we must be humble about them and reinforce the message that they are for everyone but that the teachings of the Gospel are at the centre of them.'
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
First graduation @UofGlasgow as Prof and a delight to witness my goddaughter receive her LLB! #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Caught this on camera today. My 9 year old having an #Autumn day swim in #Donegal
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
The procession of the relics of St Bernadette today ⁦ @CarfinGrotto ⁩ captured by ⁦ @stbridesschool ⁩ P5 pupil Brónagh! Thanks to Bishop John Keenan ⁦ @BishopsScotland ⁩ for his cheery welcome to the children!
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Excitement levels through the roof this morning! My 11yr old daughter is singing with the @RSNO Youth Chorus today in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. It’s narrated by fabulous guest star Aled Jones @realaled @ClassicFM ! Hope she gets a selfie (for her mum 😍)! 🎄🎻🎶🎄
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
The joys of sharing a desk with a 7 yr old while working and simultaneously home schooling. C’mon @UofGlasgow parents! We can do this! (I hope...) #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Enjoying some family music on the eve of Burns. Here’s a song from this P5 @stbridesschool girl 🎶 #BurnsNight2021
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Prof Roisín Coll
10 months
My @UofGlasgow sidekick. What can I say? You have been the best colleague and friend anyone could ask for. May God continue to bless you and your incredible work today and always.
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StAndFoundation
10 months
Today staff and students @UofGlasgow say a MASSIVE thank you to Fr Stephen Reilly for all he has done over the last seven years @UofGEducation . He has been a gift to the University. We will miss him! ❤️🙏 #ViaVeritaVita #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
11 months
It’s my first anniversary of being a professor @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation . Still pinch myself! I’m incredibly proud to work there with the best of colleagues and gifted students! #ViaVeritasVita #WorldChangersWelcome
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Glorious morning swim in #Donegal at Carrickfinn beach and what a surprise to share it with some dolphins!!! @dgldemocrat @Donegal_News @CountyDonegal
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Despite his knees, @Pontifex was on fire today, both in terms of his encouragement to Catholic educators/catechists and the warmth of his smile (captured here!) A joy to be there with some of my @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation @StAndFoundatio1 colleagues!
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Managed some #Burns at bedtime for this @stbridesschool P7 girl. (Granny accompanying from afar!) #BurnsNight2023 #Bard #BurnsDay @eddireader
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Scotland celebrates diversity… except if you’re Christian. #Shameful
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
What do you reckon? Best looking line up of new professors @UofGlasgow since 1451? 👩‍🎓👩‍🎓👩‍🎓👨‍🎓😜 #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Spending time at home in beautiful #Donegal this weekend. The heartache of the Donegal people here is tangible. Their love and care for one another-and their faith-are beacons of hope for us all.
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
A couple of Scottish Champions jumping for joy in this house tonight. Looking forward to the All Britain! @CCEBritain @stbridesschool #irishtrad
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Just loved seeing a busy University Avenue again, filled with our wonderful @UofGlasgow students. We missed it!
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Great fun today @BBCScotland recording for Christmas Day’s ‘Reflections At The Quay’ with @DougGay @VicAnneTurner @davidgstrachan and Sam Nwokoro. What a team! #ItsbeginningtolookatlotlikeChristmas
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Just brilliant being back in the @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation office today, working face to face with this wonderful colleague! Oh, and the hard work was rewarded with a well earned coffee break at @eusebi_deli #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
When mummy is away for an overnight on @UofGlasgow @UofGEducation business… and daddy has been left to dress the children for school…
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Birthday card from my husband…
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
I feel this is an accurate representation of my prayer life these days! Anyone else?
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
A morning walk around Bothwell. What a treat! @BothwellChurch
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1 year
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." - Matthew, 28:6
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Don’t usually do tweets like this but I’m so excited - my 10 year old has her debut performance at the Usher Hall Edinburgh. She is singing with the ⁦⁦ @RSNO ⁩ Junior Chorus 🎶
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Prof Roisín Coll
4 years
Beautiful words from Bishop Toal on the occasion of the award of the Benemerenti medal to five recipients in St Patrick’s Parish, Coatbridge. Congratulations Sr Moira, Maura Coll, Charlie Coogans, John Halavage and Joe Bancewicz! @rcmotherwell @stpatcoat
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Question to all #Catholics out there. Anyone else’s children play at Mass with their teddies? If you go down to the woods today…
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
A Catholic Education giant (no, not me 😜) at the heart of @UofGlasgow ! What an honour to welcome @LiverpoolHopeUK emeritus Professor John Sullivan to @UofGEducation to speak to our staff, students and stakeholders.
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Prof Roisín Coll
4 months
Proud mum! This @holycrossham and Southside Fiddlers pupil won first place in the Under 13 fiddle competition at Inverclyde Music Festival. 🎻🎶 @InverclydeFest
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
With Pope Francis in #Vatican right now! He reminds us ‘Never forget that the purpose of catechesis it to reach out and present opportunities for encounter with Jesus Christ.’ #Buzzing !
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Prof Roisín Coll
9 months
A privilege to be the course lead. Fantastic group of students.
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StAndFoundation
9 months
Introducing our 2023/24 @UofGEducation Catholic Teacher Certificate PGDE students at University of Strathclyde. What a brilliant bunch! Wishing them every success this year and we look forward to journeying with them! #CatholicTeacherEducation #TeacherEducation
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Prof Roisín Coll
10 months
10 yr old’s messages to her mummy… ❤️
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Delighted to be co-presenting this Sunday’s @BBCOne Scotland’s ‘Reflections at the Quay’ programme with my @UofGlasgow colleague @DougGay . Keeping faith a focus during lockdown. Check it out at 11.30am. #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Awaiting the start of Mass. First since Christmas Day. A day to rejoice!
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
This star was off chocolate for #Lent ! She enjoyed her first bite in 6 weeks. Happy #Easter2023 !
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Prof Roisín Coll
4 years
Delighted to see @eusebi_deli open for takeaway! I think I was their first customer, popping past after my morning run! Looking forward to my home delivery later today ❤️ 🇮🇹
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Best team won today. Just saying… #Celtic #CELRAN #COYBIG
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
A packed ⁦ @UofGlasgow ⁩ memorial chapel for the annual Choral Mass celebrated by ⁦ @ArchdiocGlasgow ⁩’s Archbishop Nolan. The @chapelchoir was incredible!! ⁦⁦ @GUCatholic
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
On the eve of the feast of St Patrick, here is a little reel from this 7yr old @stbridesschool girl. 🎶☘️ #StPatricksDay2021
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
A quick stop enroute to Dublin airport to visit @therednuns ! What hospitality! An absolute joy to see them! @RedemptoristsGB @RedComsIreland
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Peekaboo! #CelticFC
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1 year
Proud mummy! 🎻🎶🏆 @stbridesschool @pmpbarrett
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
A delight to join my @UofGlasgow @StAndFoundatio1 colleagues and contribute to the Network for Researchers in Catholic Education annual conference @YourStMarys London. A wonderful conference (which, coincidentally, was topped and tailed with meeting a few footballing legends!)
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Fulfilled a lifelong ambition today. I can confirm I’m a muggle…although my children and husband tell me differently. 🧙‍♀️
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
And he didn’t disappoint! Many thanks Aled! @realaled
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Whatever the summer months have in store for you, remember and take time out. @UofGEducation @UofGlasgow @UofGVC @StAndFoundatio1 @UofGSocSci #TeamUofG #RestForYourSoul
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
I love my job @UofGlasgow however I know when I need to recharge the batteries! Looking forward to returning refreshed. Here’s to all colleagues at #TeamUofG . Hope you manage to get some time out.
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Prof Roisín Coll
11 months
Football fans! Loving this tip challenge in #Donegal ! ZOOM IN! What’s your answer? (My wee one enjoyed winding up one of them ! 🇮🇪)
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2 years
Anyone want to send a Christmas wish to these two @stbridesschool sisters (age 8 and 10) ?They’ve been practising this beautiful tribute to St Nicholas all week 😜🎄🎶🎅 #twitterdebut #sisters #Christmas #Santa
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Anyone else pretending the house isn’t freezing as you try to delay turning on the heating for as long as possible…?
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Prof Roisín Coll
1 year
Shout out to the staff in ED and paediatrics at Letterkenny Hospital -especially Lauren. Thank you for your care of my daughter during the week and supporting her very worried mum. @HealthPromoLUH
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Happy #StRochsPlayATuneDay ! A ‘McKnight Medley’ from these 7 and 9yr old @strochs_ @stbridesschool pupils 🎼🎶🎻☘️
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We were in awe of how the @IrishCoastGuard team in #Donegal rescued a lady who had a bad fall half way up #Errigal . Incredible work. We are truly thankful for all you do.
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Prof Roisín Coll
3 years
Different hat on today-I’m a super proud auntie! My niece just heard she passed her @UofGLaw degree with flying colours. Mum and dad’s first grandchild! Delighted she chose to study at @UofGSocSci @UofGlasgow . Thanks to all the staff involved! I’m proud to be part of #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
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These two @stbridesschool girls from Scotland were delighted to qualify for three All Ireland @fleadhcheoil competitions and are having a ball in Mullingar! 🎻🎶
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Happy St Patrick’s Day to all, especially our Irish @UofGlasgow staff and students (and those who wish they were Irish! ☘️)
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Heard my school music teacher died. I remember he took a group from the school choir to a studio to record a hymn he’d written. My sister was among them. They felt (and acted) like celebrities! He was fun, clever and took risks. He loved his family too. RIP Mr Ingils.
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1 year
Me, the night before going off chocolate for #Lent !
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I’ve been to many sporting stadiums in my life - nothing beats the atmosphere at ⁦Celtic Park at a ⁦ @ChampionsLeague ⁩ night!! That roar!! #Handel #ZadokthePriest @CelticFC #aclublikenoother @SkySports
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3 years
Delighted to be back on @BBC Scotland’s Reflections at the Quay this Sunday. This time sharing the camera with @jasonleitch . A Monklands affair (him being from Airdrie and me being a Coatbridge girl! ) Tune in at 11.30am. @davidgstrachan
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2 years
When you’re overseas on business and your 9 year old can’t find her trainers…
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2 years
Teachers of the future! My fabulous 2nd Year undergraduate seminar group @UofGEducation @UofGlasgow #WorldChangersWelcome
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2 years
When you have to break it to your 8 year old and her friend that the ‘emeralds’ they’ve just discovered on the pavement are actually fragments of a smashed Buckfast bottle … wish I’d stayed quiet… #Lanarkshire
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A fun message from my clan to you. (We’d a riot making it! Outtakes hilarious!)) Happy #Christmas , particularly to all my colleagues and students at the wonderful @UofGlasgow
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Birthday celebrations for us today! 45 years ago I was given Tiny Tears and she is loved as much now as she was then. My girls take now care of her…(must ask them about her skincare regime!) Anyone else still have a childhood toy? #Birthday
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
‘Collegiality and leadership are key features of the @UofGlasgow professoriate’. Encouraging words from Vice Principal @cjpearce at my first @UofGEducation professorial away day.
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
What a week! Quite emotional one with the return of our graduations and award ceremonies. We really do know how to celebrate success @UofGlasgow ! #GuadeamusIgitur #TeamUofG
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Managed to get to Mass at #Redemptorist HQ in Rome this morning (my spiritual home!) after a wonderful early morning meeting with @UniGregoriana Prof of Digital Ethics @paolobenanti . Watch this space! Think it’s time for a cappuccino…
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Prof Roisín Coll
2 years
Congratulations to my partner in crime! 😇
@StAndFoundatio1
StAndFoundation
2 years
Congratulations to our very own @UofGEducation @SoePastoral Fr Stephen Reilly who celebrates his Silver Jubilee of priestly ordination! He is a gift to all who know him and to @UofGlasgow .
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