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

11th 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 South East Technological University (SETU) 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 SETU’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

Dr. David Ryan

Dr David Ryan, Associate Vice President for Sustainability at SETU

Juergen Bauer, Dipl. Ing. Architekt MRIAI

Juergen Bauer, Dipl. Ing. Architekt MRIAI, Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment & Dept. Coordinator of HCI Building Change 2022-2025, SETU

Dr Hazel Farrell

Dr Hazel Farrell, Lead SETU Sustainability in the Arts Festival

Denise O Meara
Dr Denise O’Meara, Lecturer in Molecular Biology, Department of Science, School of Science and Computing, SETU
Dr. Margaret Tynan

Dr Margaret Tynan, GROWTHhub Project Lead and Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Management

GROWTHhub is funded by the Higher Education Authority’s HCI Pillar 3, a government programme designed to meet priority skills needs, by increasing collaboration between higher education and enterprise with a focus on innovations in teaching and learning.

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:
11th April
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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