Spotlight Series
Recordings
Playback initiatives and insights in ESD from Higher Education Institutions across Ireland
University of Galway
14 March 2025
Presenters
Creating an Undergraduate Transdisciplinary Sustainability Course at the University of Galway
Dr Gesche Kindermann, College of Science and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences, Earth and Life Sciences, University of Galway
Matamaitic don Inbhuanaitheacht – An Irish-language Interdisciplinary Sustainability Module
Dr Fintan Hegarty, College of Science and Engineering, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Galway
Learning Through Doing: Lessons from Stakeholder Engagement in Media Education
Dr Kelly Fincham, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, Global Media, University of Galway
Embedding a Culture of ESD in a New Pharmacy Programme
Dr Joanne O’Dwyer, College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Pharmacy, University of Galway
Also featuring Dr Elizabeth Hurley and Dr Alma Clavin, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), University of Galway
University College Cork
07 March 2025
Presenters
Education for Sustainable Development at UCC: An Overview
Dr David Nyaluke, Education for Sustainable Development Officer, Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), University College Cork
ESD in Action: Practices and Approaches at UCC
Dr Catherine O’Mahony, Director of the Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), University College Cork
Integrating the SDGs into Teaching with the UCC SDG Toolkit
Dr John Barimo, Manager of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland (SDSN), University College Cork
Ulster University
28 February 2025
Presenters
ESD at Ulster University: a multifaceted approach (2019-)
Dr Amanda Platt, Senior Lecturer Higher Education Practice and ESD Lead, Ulster University
Integrating Research and Teaching with/for Sustainability
Dr Kieran Higgins, Lecturer in Higher Education Practice, Ulster University
Ulster University Research Teaching Nexus Toolkit
Professor Raymond Bond, Professor of Human Computer Systems, School of Computing, Ulster University
Research-led Approach to Learning — Environmental Engineering
Professor Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez, Professor in Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, Ulster University
Sustainability Paradoxes: Research-Teaching Nexus
Dr Susann Power, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism, Dept. of Hospitality Tourism & Events Management, Ulster University
Dublin City University
21 February 2025
Presenters
What can you achieve in one year of ESD?
Barry Peak, ESD Officer, Dublin City University
ESD in Practice – Dublin City University Business School (DCUBS)
Dr Cliona McParland, DCU Business School, Dublin City University
Make it Slow
Dr Michael Hinds, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Dublin City University