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The resource comprises of a literature review and an executive summary, developed as part of the Maynooth University Leadership and EducAtion Framework (LEAF) initiative. It explores how education frameworks can enhance teaching, learning and curriculum design in higher education, supporting inclusive, sustainable and values-led academic practice.
This resource describes the rational for, design of and implementation details associated with an initiative designed to support early career academic staff adopt evidence-based, active and inclusive learning strategies to enhance learning for ALL students.
Reimagining Assessment & Feedback Together (RAFT) is MTU initiative developed to transforming assessment practices. This volume documents twenty-four situated, discipline-specific attempts to rethink assessment and feedback through student partnership and action research.
Imagine Imagine is a DIY cutout game for all ages made up of 192 photo cards. Using these cards, players are invited to create stories of their own. A downloadable pdf file of the game, instructions, and an image gallery can be found on the website.
A VR-enabled AI Embodied Virtual Agent (EVA) that allows students to ask topic-related questions and receive context-aware responses, providing real-time support for both theoretical and practical labs, offering personalised learning experiences.
Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges to help learners explore real-world cybersecurity/STEM scenarios through gamified learning. By applying key concepts in a fun, interactive environment, participants will deepen their understanding of essential cybersecurity knowledge while collaborating with peers. CTFs are crucial for developing real-world skills.
This is a series of 10 instructional videos covering Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the safe use of equipment specifically designed for textiles.
This video explores practical enterprise applications of blockchain technology, highlighting real-world use cases in supply chain, finance, and data security.
Short-form video interviews with MTU Business Information Systems graduates showcasing diverse career paths, designed to support professional identity development. These TikTok-style exemplars help students connect personal values with authentic career journeys, achieving 62,539+ views across social media platforms.
A self-paced resource introducing Articulate Rise 360, an authoring tool for creating interactive, mobile-responsive e-learning content. Covers content design principles, interaction types, accessibility features, and publishing workflows. Designed primarily for instructional designers, educators, and professionals new to Rise.
A foundational resource covering essential Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneDrive) used throughout academic and professional contexts. Covers basic functionality, collaboration features, and cloud storage management. The primary intended audience is university students.
A self-study resource addressing healthy relationships with digital technology, addressing digital addiction, privacy concerns, work-life balance, and digital identity management. Includes scenarios exploring real wellbeing challenges. Emphasises positive and negative impacts of digital participation. The primary audience is university students.
An interactive resource on effective digital communication across synchronous and asynchronous platforms, netiquette principles, formal vs. informal contexts, and platform-specific communication norms. The primary intended audience is university students.
A self-paced resource teaching video planning (pre-production), recording (production), editing (post-production), and ethical considerations for academic video use. Covers accessibility in video (captions, descriptions), equipment options, and practical workflows suited to diverse contexts. The primary intended audience is students.
A 45-minute comprehensive foundational lesson on digital accessibility principles, inclusive content creation, and available assistive technologies at university level. Collaboration with Educational Assistive Technology Centre, UL, launched for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The primary intended audience is students.
A foundational, interactive guide to spreadsheet essentials covering data entry, formatting, basic formulas, functions, and chart creation. Features keyboard navigation, accessibility options, and read-aloud functionality for inclusive learning. Designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher. The primary intended audience is students.
This lightning talk for NORFest 2025 introduces researchers to the benefits and impact of using OE Practices to disseminate and promote Open Research outputs. It introduces key concepts in open education, and provides practical tips on how to apply OE practices with a focus on reusability; licensing and copyright; and content co-creation.
These presentation slides, developed by Dr Amanda Platt and Colette Murphy (Ulster University) for the Advancing Quality and Leadership in Sustainable Higher Education workshop hosted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), provide a detailed institutional case study of how Ulster University has systematically embedded Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) across all aspects of academic quality and curriculum design.
The slides outline Ulster’s six-year journey, highlighting strategic milestones including the development of the Integrated Curriculum Design Framework (ICDF), alignment with institutional strategies and sector frameworks such as QAA and Advance HE guidance, and successful accreditation under the SOS-UK Responsible Futures programme. They also illustrate how ESD principles have been built into programme approval, staff development, and quality enhancement processes—ensuring sustainability is embedded as a core academic value. The presentation provides an overview of Ulster’s commitment to collaboration, transparency, and evidence-based practice, offering valuable insights for institutions seeking to align ESD with academic standards, curriculum assurance, and sector quality codes.
These presentation slides, created and delivered by Dr Alex Ryan (Learning Energy) for the Advancing Quality and Leadership in Sustainable Higher Education workshop hosted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), introduce the principles and practice of Anti-Greenwash Education within the context of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
The slides outline findings from the QAA-funded project Students Driving Curriculum Quality for Sustainability and provide a visual summary of how student-led approaches can strengthen transparency, quality, and credibility in sustainability education. They include key concepts, activity prompts, examples of course evaluation frameworks, and student feedback on applying ESD quality principles.
The workshop offered a structured overview of how institutions can embed authentic, evidence-based ESD across courses and policies, connecting workshop learning to wider sector priorities and the Government of Ireland’s ESD to 2030 Strategy.
This open resource presents over 140 real-world academic integrity and ethical dilemma scenarios co-created by students and staff. Designed for educators, trainers, and learners, it supports interactive discussions, gamified learning, and scenario-based teaching in ethics and integrity education across disciplines.
