ExS is a short self-directed learning programme that can help you to develop your executive skills. Executive skills are the higher-order thinking skills essential for self-management and academic success. We all have our own particular strengths and weaknesses and by understanding what these are, we can then play to our strengths and make accommodations or try to develop weaker skills. This online programme will help you develop this self-awareness so that you can begin the journey to improvement if necessary.
This resource captures key insights from a full-day workshop held on 8 May 2025, hosted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and led by internationally recognised expert Dr Alison Cook-Sather. The event focused on the transformative potential of authentic student-staff partnerships as a strategic approach to advancing student engagement, success, and institutional effectiveness.
Attended by academic staff, institutional leaders, student success professionals, and sector partners from across Ireland, the workshop featured a combination of keynote presentations, lightning talks, and interactive sessions. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, participants explored how to build meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable collaboration between students and staff.
For the full event schedule and a complete list of lightning talk contributors to this slide deck, visit the workshop schedule.
