Leading Change Together: Case Studies from the Teaching & Learning Conference 2025

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Introduction
Colin Lowry and Dr Ross Woods
I. Atlantic Technological University
1. 1. (UDL) Across Campuses: Harnessing Peer Networks for Inclusive Learning
  Dr Niamh Plunkett; Maureen Haran; and Yvonne Sarsfield
2. 2. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Academy
  Dr Mark Kelly; Dr John Scahill; Dr Carina Ginty; and Dr Niamh Plunkett
II. Dublin City University
1. 3. Multi-faceted and Partnership Approach to Support SATLE Initiatives on Academic Integrity
  Jiaxin Samantha Xu and Dr Martina Crehan
2. 4. Two Years as an Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Officer: Impact and Challenges
  Barry Peak
III. Dundalk Institute of Technology
1. 5. Enhancing the Accessibility of Information to Support the Student Experience
  Dr Adèle Commins; Gareth Morgan; Orla Hughes; Martina Matak; Jiljean Yow; and Nina Kovacikova
IV. Hibernia College
1. 6. Collaborative professionalism: An exploration of the professional learning of Cooperating Teachers
  Patricia Nunan; David Broderick; Karen Casey; and Nora McQuaid
V. Institute of Art, Design + Technology
1. 7. Inclusive Framework for AI Learning at Third Level
  Dr Marian McDonnell
2. 8. The Good Guide to Creative Practice for Sustainable Futures Toolkit
  Dr Hilary Kenna; Heitor La Forga; Claire Long; Evan Tobin; and Hazel Murray
3. 9. Defending Human Teaching Expertise in the Age of AI: A Call to Action
  Dr Patricia Gibson
VI. Mary Immaculate College
1. 10. Fostering a Culture of Academic Integrity at Mary Immaculate College
  Dr Laura Costelloe; Dr Katherine Whitehurst; Dr Aoife Chawke; and Dr Jean Reale
2. 11. Practice Sharing to Promote Innovation and Professional Learning at Mary Immaculate College
  Tom Kinsella; Amy Mitchell; Niamh McNamara; Alan Sweeney; Aoife Shanahan; Dr Katherine Whitehurst; Dr Laura Costelloe; Dr Jean Reale; and Dr Aoife Chawke
3. 12. Chatbot Builder Technology: Paths to and Away from a Generative AI Powered Assessment Design Guru
  Dr Katherine Whitehurst; Dr Laura Costelloe; Dr Aoife Chawke; Dr Jean Reale; Tom Kinsella; and Amy Mitchell
VII. Maynooth University
1. 13. LEAF Initiative – Developing Teaching and Learning Leadership through the MU Education Framework
  Dr Alison Farrell; Lisa O’Regan; and Dr Tazila Ramputh
2. 14. Online student transition programmes at Maynooth University: My Maynooth on Moodle and ‘Second Year’
  Eddie Corr and Dr Aisling Flynn
VIII. Munster Technological University
1. 15. The positive impact of Learning Communities on Teaching and Learning in Munster Technological University
  Professor Jim O’Mahony; Marese Bermingham; and Linda O’Sullivan
2. 16. Supporting a Culture of Excellence in Teaching and Learning: The DELTA Award and Beyond
  Thomas Broderick; Marese Bermingham; Dr Angela Wright; Dr Tom O’Mahony; Catherine Murphy; Dr Aoife O’Mahony; Linda O’Sullivan; John O’Doherty; and Rebecca Noonan
3. 17. Croí – Your Life, Your Career: Embedding Values for Sustainable & Professional Development
  Denise McSweeney; Dr Gwen Lettis; and Dr Fred Creedon
IX. National College of Art & Design
1. 18. Assessment and epistemic belonging
  Dr Renée Koch; Finola Mc Ternan; Dean O’Reilly; Anna Panagiotou; Michelle Browne; Cliona Harmey; Leah Hilliard; Felicity Clear; Janine Davidson; Deirdre Smith; Dermot Flynn; Dr Silvia Loeffler; Edel Kane; Melissa Cooney; Grace Marshall; Jakub Graca; Sadhb Connolly; Elise Lyons; Oleksandra Borovykova; James Doyle; Noor Ayad; and Dylan Yearsley
X. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
1. 19. Digital transformation of communication skills in health professional education: Virtual Patients
  Criona Walshe; Catherine Bruen; and Fiona Kent
XI. Technological University of the Shannon
1. 20. Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Starter Pack
  Sarah La Cumbre; Sinead Denby; Dora Curley; Clara Keevey; and Daire Taylor
2. 21. Compendium of Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
  Dr Noëlle O’Connor; Mr Sean Connell; and Ms Nicola Ryan
XII. Technological University Dublin
1. 22. Embedding Sustainability in TU Dublin Student Orientation — a whole-of-university approach
  Dr Brian Gormley; Dr Lucia Walsh; Dr Olivia Freeman; Dr Ken Boyle; Dr Bryan Duggan; Heidi Kelly Hogan; Paul Duffy; and Charlie Beaudelot
2. 23. TU Dublin Sustainability Action Lab — A whole-of-university approach
  Helena Fitzgerald; Dr Brian Gormley; Dr Olivia Freeman; Dr Lucia Walsh; Dr Ken Boyle; Jennifer McEntee; Rebecca Flanagan; Catherine Devine; Paul Duffy; and Heidi Kelly Hogan
XIII. Trinity College Dublin
1. 24. Developing a Curriculum Design Framework and Toolkit for ESD at Trinity College Dublin
  Dr Pauline Rooney; Prof Jane Stout; Dr Caitríona Ní Shé; Dr John Gallagher; Dr Cicely Roche; Dr Cuisle Forde; Dr Jonathan Hodgers; Dr Claire McAvinia; Kevin O’Connor; and Nicola Byrne
2. 25. Mapping and building capacity in education for sustainable development in Trinity College Dublin
  Dr Cuisle Forde; Dr Pauline Rooney; Nicola Byrne; Dr Caitríona Ní Shé; Dr Claire McAvinia; Dr John Gallagher; Dr Cicely Roche; Dr Jonathan Hodgers; Anabel O’Hora; Kaja Urbaniuk; and Isabelle Rees
XIV. University College Cork
1. 26. The Inclusive Assessment Project at University College Cork
  Professor Nuala Finnegan; Professor Mark McEntee; Dr David Fitzgerald; Dr Catherine O’Sullivan; Dr Alan Morrison; Dr Therese Kenna; Dr Linda Murphy; Nollaig Power; Dr Conor O’Mahony; and Blanca Escudero Fontan
2. 27. Academic Integrity at University College Cork: Towards a Consistent Approach
  Rebecca Leigh
3. 28. The Engage Project: A Digital Professional Development Resource for Part-Time Lecturers at University College Cork
  Lyndsey El Amoud
XV. University College Dublin
1. 29. Technology Assisted Interdisciplinary Learning and Simulation (TAILS)
  Siobhán Brereton; Dr Tara Cusack; Dr Rita Smith; Dr Lisa Rogers; Dr Aoife MacCormack; Ruth Charles; Deirdre Phelan; Frank Kenny; Prof Clare Corish; Annelie Shaw; Ruth Fitzmaurice; Jane Coyle; Randy Butler; Shayanne Tozer; Isha Sant; Beth Mulholland; Paraic Reville; and Hannah Fitzgerald
2. 30. Academic Advising Initiative
  Professor Marie Clarke; Áine Galvin; Judith Archbold; August Connolly; Yulia Baturova; Keith Barrett; and Maria McDonald
XVI. University of Galway
1. 31. Special Olympics FitFeet programme as an educational clinical experience for Podiatry Students
  Emma O’Callaghan; Kathy Fulcher; Geraldine Lavelle; and Alan Power
2. 32. Linking Digital Engagement to Clinical Performance in Podiatric Medicine
  Sarah O’Connell
XVII. University of Limerick
1. 33. CATALYST: Climate Awareness Through Active Learning for Young People and Students
  Professor Elaine Doyle; Mary Curtin; and Erin King
2. 34. AI-LIT UL: Enhancing GenAI Literacy and Academic Integrity Awareness through a UDL-Informed Student
  Silvia Benini; Suzanne Stone; Mary-Claire Kennedy; and David Moloney
3. 35. Advancing academic integrity through UL’s institutional policies and procedures
  Mary-Claire Kennedy; Silvia Benini; Fionn McGrath; and Reena Cole
XVIII. University of Limerick, Dublin City University & Trinity College Dublin,
1. 36. Developing AI Literacy in Teaching, Learning and Assessment — a Collaborative Approach
  Dr Mary Fitzpatrick; Dr Martina Crehan; Dr Caitríona Ní Shé; Dr Pauline Rooney; and Dr Ana Elena Schalk
XIX. Maynooth University & Dundalk Institute of Technology
1. 37. Higher Education responses to evolving student needs – What works and why?
  Dr Ciara O’Farrell; Dr Gerry Gallagher; and Lisa O’Regan

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Publication Date: January 14, 2026
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.82110/vv7z-4663

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