Best Wishes to Dr Terry Maguire on her Retirement
Today, 15 December 2021, was a bittersweet day for the National Forum as we wished our Director, Dr Terry Maguire, farewell as she begins her retirement. Terry came to the…


Today, 15 December 2021, was a bittersweet day for the National Forum as we wished our Director, Dr Terry Maguire, farewell as she begins her retirement. Terry came to the…
Discipline teams from three Irish higher education institutions this week achieved the National Forum’s Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment (DELTA) Award. This prestigious national award is granted to…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Mr Simon Harris, T.D., today launched a unique new evidence base for the future of teaching and learning in Irish…
Chair of the National Forum, Dr Lynn Ramsey, this morning officially opened VIT&L Week, a national event series focused on valuing Ireland’s teaching and learning. VIT&L Week takes place from…
The new National Forum ‘Guide to Developing Enabling Policies for Digital and Open Teaching and Learning’ is published today. The guide is designed to support the development of institutional policies…
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A sector webinar introducing the HEA Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Framework, the five strategic enablers and the new Self-Evaluation Tool. Further details and registration details to be confirmed.
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Join us at this online event, co-ordinated by the Teaching Enhancement Unit at DCU, where we will share, discuss and reflect on effective learning and assessment practices with e-portfolios. e-Portfolio activities…
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On 01 and 02 December 2026, the Higher Education Authority will host a full two-day Teaching and Learning event to bring together leaders, educators, researchers, policymakers, and others supporting teaching…
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