The National Forum, in partnership with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), is in the process of establishing a Student Associate Assembly, which will mirror the existing Staff Associate…
The National Forum recently welcomed two new members to the team, Brian Gormley (seconded from TU Dublin) and Caitriona McGrattan (seconded from Maynooth University). Caitriona and Brian will work closely…
The National Forum is delighted to welcome the establishment of a new national group of experts to explore framework options for the future development of higher education across the island…
Building on the remarkable success of the introduction of the National Forum professional development short course in Universal Design in Teaching and Learning in 2019, AHEAD and UCD Access and…
In keeping with the National Forum’s longstanding commitment to supporting open education principles, practices and policies in Irish higher education, a new publication series has been announced focused on open…
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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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The role of the Forum is to enhance the teaching and learning for all students in higher education. Engaging with leaders, managers, teachers and students, the Forum will mobilise expertise and inputs from across the entire sector to extend and shape best practice in all institutes of higher education in Ireland.
