Online Launch of INDEx Report
Save the date/time: 7 May 2020, 11am The National Forum, in partnership with higher education institutions across the country, will hold an online launch of the INDEx Report on 7…
Supporting Teaching and Learning through COVID-19
With the evolving context of COVID-19, the National Forum Board and team are very mindful of the difficult situations many in our community face. We have been considering what we…
26 Applicants Longlisted for Teaching and Learning Research Fellowships
A total of 54 applications, from across 16 Irish higher education institutions, were received for Ireland’s inaugural Teaching and Learning Research Fellowships, which were launched on 13 January 2020 by…
Reflections from Our Outgoing Student Associate Interns
The two most recent National Forum Associate Interns, Rachel Dunne and Amelia McConville, completed their internships at the end of February 2020. During their final week, they kindly recorded their…
We’re Hiring
The National Forum is currently seeking applications for educational developer roles, across a number of our priority areas. These roles will be very important in helping to support the sector…
2020 European Learning & Teaching Forum Takes Place in Utrecht
The 2020 European Learning & Teaching Forum, which was hosted by Utrecht University on 13-14 February 2020, explored how institutions balance tried and trusted practices and innovative approaches to learning…
International Review Held of 2018 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Projects
On 11-12 February, the 16 project teams funded through the 2018 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund took part in open forum presentations facilitated by a panel of international experts. The…
Ireland’s Approach to Supporting Digital Skills of Educators Showcased in Europe
The approach taken by Ireland in developing the digital skills of those who teach in higher education was showcased this week at a meeting of the European Commission’s ET2020 Working…
Impact of the Data-Enabled Student Success Initiative 2017-19
A review of the impact of the National Forum’s Data-Enabled Student Success Initiative (DESSI) was recently conducted by the DESSI Manager, Lee O’Farrell, looking at the changes that are evident…
107 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Initiatives Now Active Across 22 Irish Higher Education Institutions
January has been a significant month for teaching and learning in Irish higher education. The 107 teaching and learning enhancement initiatives that were announced by Minister of State for Higher…
