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HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Spotlight Series – University College Cork

7th March @ 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 University College Cork (UCC) 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 UCC’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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Education for Sustainable Development at UCC: An Overview
Dr David Nyaluke

Integrating the SDGs into Teaching with the UCC SDG Toolkit
Dr John Barimo

Catherine O'Mahony

ESD in Action: Practices and Approaches at UCC
Dr Catherine O’Mahony

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:
7th March
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category: