Call Open for National Seminar Series 2021-22
The call for applications for the National Seminar Series 2021-22 is now open. Established in 2014, the National Seminar Series aims to provide space, in local contexts through local seminars,…
SATLE Enhancement Initiatives Discussed During International Reviews
A number of developments have taken place with the HEA/National Forum Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) Fund in recent weeks. During 22-25 March, 44 funded teams across…
Vacancy – National Forum Student Associate Intern
The National Forum, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is currently looking to recruit a full-time, paid Student Associate Intern for 2021/2022. This 12-month internship will…
Student Success Toolkit Being Developed for Higher Education – Get Involved
In parallel with the funding for initiatives focused on enabling student success across higher education institutions, announced in late 2020, the National Forum will be guiding institutions in the development…
National Webinar Series Announced to Support Institutional Communities Through Ongoing Change
A national webinar series has just been announced by the National Forum to take place throughout 2021, providing guidance and sharing good practice on topics of particular importance in the…
A Focus on Impact in February
Two highly engaging networking events took place in February which provided opportunities for discussions on the topic of impact in teaching and learning in higher education. Today, 25 February, teams…
Further Funding Announced for Networks and Discipline Groups Across the Sector
Following the considerable interest in the Network and Discipline Funding Call that was issued in late 2020, further funding has now been announced by the National Forum, open to national networks and…
National Forum Board Discusses Strategic Year Ahead for Teaching and Learning
2021 is a very important year for teaching and learning in Ireland and the Board of the National Forum recently discussed key priorities for the higher education community. Throughout the…
USI and National Forum Commence Research on Embedding Wellbeing in the Curriculum
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the National Forum are partnering on an exciting research project that looks at the practice of embedding wellbeing in the curriculum in…
2021 Professional Development Schedule Begins with Focus on Online Teaching
This January, the National Forum will roll-out its second national iteration of an online open course entitled ‘Getting Started with Online Teaching’, following its open call for registration. This free fully online course will be delivered…