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    Creating a Supportive Working Environment for Academics in Higher Education: Country Report Ireland
    (Irish Federation of University Teachers, Teachers Union of Ireland and Education International Research, 2015-05)
    Creating a positive working environment is key to the future succss of higher education accross Europe. Self-direction and autonomy are positive influences in the work context. Those who feel supported at work will enjoy their experience, like ther jobs and have high levels of job satisfaction. The capacity to form supportive relationships at work is one of the main features of productive work environments.
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    The Academic Profession in Ireland
    This study examined the nature and extent of the changes experienced by the academic profession in Ireland in recent years. The report outlines current characteristics of the academic profession — those who teach and/or research — providing a profile of academics in Ireland. Three themes are investigated: the professional contexts of Irish academics, their teaching and research situations, and their experiences of governance and management within their institutions.
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    Creating a Supportive Working Environment in European Higher Education
    (Education International Research Institute, 2015-04)
    Creating a positive working environment is key to the future success of higher education across Europe. Self-direction and autonomy are positive influences in the work context. Those who feel supported at work will enjoy their experience, like their jobs and have high levels of job satisfaction. The capacity to form supportive relationships at work is one of the main features of productive work environments.
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