The 2021/22 National Seminar Series Call, which closed on 25 June, attracted 90 applications from across 23 institutions, including universities, technological higher education institutions and private colleges. The National Seminar Series gives those working in higher education the opportunity to connect with colleagues and to focus on shared interests in both the research and practice…
The National Resource Hub, a searchable collection of open educational resources (OER) for teaching and learning from across the Irish higher education sector was launched today. The development of the National Resource Hub was led by the National Forum in consultation with the sector and represents further implementation of the National Forum’s overall commitment to…
The National Forum, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is now seeking applications from students across a number of higher education institutions (both USI affiliated and non-affiliated institutions) who may be interested in joining our national Student Associate Assembly for the coming academic year 2021-22. The Student Associate Assembly, established in…
Discipline teams from three Irish higher education institutions are being recognised today through the National Forum’s Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (DELTA) Award. This prestigious national award is granted to discipline groups who demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and learning enhancement and who commit to an ongoing, clearly articulated, shared process…
A new website, including open calls for contributions, has just been launched in preparation for a series of national and regional events due to take place across the country this November focused on ‘Valuing Ireland’s Teaching & Learning’ (VIT&L). VIT&L Week, which takes place on 08-12 November, will involve students, staff, senior managers and policy…
