TEU Update 14 May 2026
Launch of new Education for Sustainable Development Hub:
From the SDGs to Doughnut Economics
On Tuesday, 26th May, the Teaching Enhancement Unit is launching a new resource that will bring together all of the available supports and resources related to ESD.
To celebrate, we will be hosting a morning of activities in The Spark (Albert College - AG49).
- The SDGs to 2030 Game (facilitated by Dr Mark Kelly from ATU)
- Step into the Doughnut (facilitated by Dr Lucia Walsh from TUD)
Spaces are limited and registration is open now.
See the event page for more information!
Loop Reflect Upgrade
We wish to share details of a forthcoming upgrade to Loop Reflect, DCU’s e-portfolio platform. Please note this upgrade only pertains to that system. Loop (Moodle) is unaffected, as we only upgrade Loop every two years.
To facilitate a major upgrade to a new generation of the Mahara software, which powers Loop Reflect, Reflect will be offline and inaccessible on Tuesday 23 June.
As the upgrade is taking place outside term time, we expect minimal disruption due to lower summer usage of Reflect. Nonetheless, students will be notified of the planned downtime in advance.
This substantial upgrade will introduce a significantly refreshed user interface, leading to an improved portfolio experience for DCU students.
7th Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium
Registration is now open for the 7th Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium which takes place online on 12 June, 2026 from 11.00 - 15:00. The PHELC Programme outlines the schedule.
The symposium will be online via Zoom; the keynote address – delivered by Professor David Boud, Deakin University, Melbourne - will be presented in-person in the Seamus Heaney Theatre, DCU St. Patrick’s Campus and simultaneously, on Zoom.
If you are interested in an event which shares examples of practice in large class teaching contexts, please do join us on May 12th. All information regarding PHELC may be found on www.phelc.ie.
ECIU Lunch & Learn. Empowering Educators: Challenge-Based Learning in Action
Join this online Lunch & Learn seminar on Wednesday 20 May at 11 a.m. to share learning of the principles, benefits, and practical applications of CBL. The presenters, Elaine McDonald from Dublin City University and Charlotte Norrman from Linköping University, will share lessons learned, successful practices, and reflections on student learning, collaboration, and innovation within challenge-based environments. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with the presenters and fellow attendees.
Where to Find Help and Support
Submit a request at DCU Help for Loop queries
More complex query or prefer to chat? Join a Loop drop in clinic
Find comprehensive resources on our Loop Staff Support Page - enrolment key is 'staff'
For advice on teaching practice, including on the use of technology, email teaching.enhancement@dcu.ie
Request a workshop or extended consultation
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