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HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series – Atlantic Technological University

4th April @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

About This Event

As part of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series, this session will explore how Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is integrating ESD across teaching, research, and institutional initiatives and activities, supporting the development of sustainable practices within higher education.

What to Expect

  • Overview of ATU’s approach to ESD
  • Case studies on embedding sustainability in teaching, learning and research.
  • Practical takeaways for leaders, educators, researchers, and those supporting teaching and learning.
  • Opportunities for Q&A and peer learning.

Speakers

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Overview of ATU ESD Academy
Dr John Scahill, Department of Building and Civil Engineering and Co-Lead of the ATU ESD Academy

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Engaging Community through the Power to Change Project
Dr Yvonne Lang, Lecturer and Project Manager Power to Change, ATU

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Embodying Outdoor and Place-Based ESD

Kevin O’Callaghan, Programme Co-ordinator for MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Wellbeing, Lecturer in Outdoor Education, ATU

Dr Deirdre Garvey, Head of Department of Environmental Humanities & Social Sciences, Chair ATU Mayo Green Campus

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An Analysis of the Environmental Attitudes of Undergraduate Construction Management Students
Dr Jan Gottsche, Lecturer in the Department of Building and Civil Engineering, ATU

Who Should Attend?

This session is open to everyone with an interest in sustainability in higher education, including educators, researchers, institutional leaders, students, and all those who support teaching and learning

Registration

Registration is open at https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/esd-spotlight-series/

For enquiries, email mkelly@hea.ie.

About the ESD Spotlight Series

This event is part of the HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series, featuring contributions from 20 higher education institutions across the Island of Ireland. The series highlights innovative approaches to embedding sustainability in teaching, research, and campus practices. Aligned with the Second National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development – ESD to 2030 (DFHERIS/DoE/DCEDIY) and the UNESCO ESD Framework to 2030, it supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the integration of Education for Sustainable Development across the higher education sector.

Details

Date:
4th April
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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