Exploring how teaching and learning policy and practice can support student success across Irish higher education.
Featured keynote · Tuesday 1 December
Professor Peter Felten
Elon University, USA
Learning, Belonging, and Student Success in the Age of AI
Peter Felten will explore how meaningful human connections, institutional cultures and structures can support learning, belonging and student success in an age of AI.
He is Professor of History, Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning and Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning at Elon University.
Report launch · Tuesday 1 December
StudentSurvey.ie
report launch
The conference will include the launch of the StudentSurvey.ie report.
Panel sessions focused on the report will follow the launch.
About the conference
Hosted by the Higher Education Authority, the conference will focus on how teaching and learning policy and practice can support student success across higher education in Ireland. The conference takes place within the context of the HEA Strategy for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and its ongoing national initiative on student success. It will also host the launch of the StudentSurvey.ie report and two breakout events focused on professional recognition of teaching and learning and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Sharing experience and learning across institutions and disciplines will be a central focus.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Inclusive and authentic approaches to curriculum design, teaching, assessment and learning resources.
Engagement, partnership and belonging
Student participation, agency and partnership in teaching and learning enhancement.
Whole-of-institution approaches
Coordinated institutional frameworks and collaboration across roles and functions.
Using evidence for enhancement
Research, student feedback and evaluation to understand experience and improve practice.
Programme overview
An outline of the two days. Programme timings are indicative and subject to change.
Day one
Tuesday 1 December
- Registration, refreshments and poster showcase from 10.00
- Opening keynote by Professor Peter Felten at 10.45
- Parallel sessions on academic practice, engagement, partnership and belonging
- Networking lunch and case study poster showcase
- StudentSurvey.ie report launch at 14.00, followed by panel sessions
- Close of day one at 16.00
Day two
Wednesday 2 December
- Morning welcome and plenary contributions
- Parallel sessions on institutional approaches and the use of evidence
- A plenary conversation on student success, chaired by Professor Marie Clarke
- Networking lunch
- Two parallel afternoon events from 14.00
Wednesday afternoon: parallel events
From 14.00 on Wednesday, delegates can attend one of two events. Additional registration will be required for these afternoon sessions.
Professional Recognition of Teaching and Learning Symposium
Drawing on European experience and developments in Ireland, the symposium will consider professional development, recognition and institutional approaches to valuing teaching and learning.
Education for Sustainable Development: Professional Development and Leadership
Celebrating completion of the ESD Open Courses, with presentations, leadership stories and a participatory workshop on developing and supporting ESD leadership.
Venue, travel and accommodation
Venue and arrival
Presidents Area, Level 2
Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 K5F9
The Presidents Area is on the west side of the stadium. Main stadium reception is at Entrance A on Lansdowne Road. Please refer to information issued by the organisers for conference-specific arrival instructions.
Accessible arrival
The Presidents Area has direct lift access. Entrance A is among Aviva’s lift-served accessible entrances.
To discuss step-free arrival, drop-off or accessible parking requirements, please contact the conference team in advance so arrangements can be confirmed with the venue.
Getting there
By DART: Lansdowne Road station is beside the stadium. From the city centre, take a southbound DART to Lansdowne Road.
By bus or from Dublin Airport: use the Transport for Ireland journey planner to check current connections and plan your journey.
Parking
There is a public car park on Lansdowne Road, just past Entrance A. The charge is €2 per hour, up to €10 per day.
Parking is subject to availability. Check Aviva’s current parking information before travelling.
Nearby accommodation
Nearby accommodation options include the hotels below. Please contact each hotel directly for rates, availability and booking.
Sandymount Hotel
Herbert Road, Dublin 4
(Use code HEA2026 for 10% Discount)
Grand Canal Hotel
Grand Canal Street Upper
Dublin 4
Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Join Waiting List
This conference is now fully booked. Please join our waiting list and we will notify you by email if a place becomes available following a cancellation. Joining the waiting list does not guarantee a place.
For registration enquiries, contact admin@teachingandlearning.ie.
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