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HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series – Institute of Art, Design and Technology

30th May @ 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 Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) 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 IADT’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

Rónán O Muirthile

Strategic Overview & IADT Roadmap
Rónán O Muirthile, Head of Faculty & Climate Champion, IADT

Heitor Laforga de Araujo Monterio

The Good Guide to Creative Practice
Heitor Laforga de Araujo Monterio, Interdisciplinary designer and researcher, IADT alumnus and one of the creators of The Good Guide

Louise Glynn

SDG Introduction for Students and Curriculum Support for Staff
Louise Glynn, Lecturer in Computing, IADT

Clyde Doyle

Cross-Faculty Teaching, Campus Initiatives, and Community Collaboration
Clyde Doyle, Lecturer in Design + Visual Arts, IADT

Dr Cormac Deane

Media and Climate Change, & Campus Permeability
Dr Cormac Deane, Lecturer in Film and Media,Department of Humanities, IADT

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:
30th May
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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