ALM30 – Theory and Practice in a Changing World

The Adults Learning Mathematics – 30th conference will be hosted by the University of Limerick., Ireland. The conference will be held from 3rd – 5th July 2023 at the University of Limerick. The theme for this year’s conference is Numeracy Theory and Practice in a Changing World. ALM are inviting research articles that align with this theme. In addition to…

Hybrid-e Dissemination Event | Sustainable hybrid education: building a community of practice to rise to the needs of the future

Hybrid-e is an Erasmus project being run jointly by UCD, the University of Amsterdam, Aristotle University Thessaloniki and KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Hybrid-e’s chief objective is to support universities navigating through this transformative phase in education after the Covid-19 pandemic and to encourage the embrace of more permanent forms of  hybrid teaching…

DCU Futures Conference: Integrating transversal skills in higher education

Within the context of a rapidly changing world, the increasing frequency of graduate career mobility, and the rise of artificial intelligence, a compelling rationale for the vital importance of transversal skills in higher education emerges. However, questions regarding how to define, prioritise, develop, evaluate and evidence such skills, as well as the challenge of doing…

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Open Course

Are you interested in the implementation of Universal Design principles in Teaching & Learning to promote inclusivity ? If so, then read on. What: Free introductory course on Universal Design for Learning running groups simultaneously for Irish HE and FET staff. Available to: Strictly for staff currently working in Higher Education or Further Education and Training…

Call for proposals on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for learning assessment

UNESCO is pleased to announce a Call for proposals on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for learning assessment. We are inviting organizations and individuals to showcase proven examples of effectively utilizing AI in different types of assessments, including formative assessment, summative assessment and high-stakes exams. This call aims to investigate the effectiveness of employing AI technologies in these assessment processes, emphasizing ethical…

Community Partnership Showcase: Service Learning with Migrant Communities

Are you interested in incorporating community engagement into your teaching and learning? Come along to our interactive morning conference to learn about university-community partnerships for the classroom. At the University of Galway we are welcoming academics, students and their community partners from: -          Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain -          Universita Degli Studi di Verona, Italy for…

The John Kelly Award for UDL in Further & Higher Education

The John Kelly Award for Universal Design in Further and Higher Education recognises the innovative practice of teaching staff in further and higher education engaging with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to deliver a more inclusive learning experience for their students. The award aims to celebrate and promote the use of UDL in…

Assessment and Feedback in Placement Settings

If you are involved in placement, you may have wondered about how best to assess student performance when what's involved is so different from typical academic activities where students attend and engage in lectures, practicals, tutorials,etc. You may already have students reflecting on their work or may even be considering incorporating reflection for the first…

Workshop: connecting higher education, teacher training and schools to advance education for the digital and green transitions

This international peer learning workshop is organised by the OECD Higher Education Policy Team, in collaboration with the European Commission and Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. The National Forum operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and is responsible for leading and advising on…

Cultivating the next generation of green and digital innovators – the critical role of mainstream higher education

International Online Knowledge Exchange (Thursday 11 January 2024, 14:30 – 16:15 CET / 13:30 - 15:15 Dublin Time) Zoom Videoconference (click here to register) The OECD and the European Commission (EC) have joined efforts to establish an Education and Innovation Practice Community (EIPC). The EIPC seeks to boost dialogue and advance understanding of the competencies…