TEU Update 5 March 2026

President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching

Nominations for the DCU President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching will close on March 13th. If you would like to nominate colleagues in any category, including that of teaching support staff, you only have a few days to do so! Details and nominations process available here.

Upcoming Sipping Point

Join us on Monday, March 9th at 11am for our next Sipping Point conversation, bringing together two perspectives on learning from teaching practice in very different contexts. One explores executive training for government delegations in complex environmental negotiations, while the other reflects on teaching self-study methods in an undergraduate dissertation module and supporting student research.

Find out more about this session

GenAI Badge Achievement

Congratulations to colleagues who have successfully completed the GenAI for Teaching and Learning Digital Badge this semester!

We have enjoyed the journey with all the participants, and the very interesting discussions about teaching and learning practice in the GenAI era. More details on the next iteration of the course will be available soon. A kind reminder to colleagues who completed the badge: if you haven’t already, it would be great if you could fill out the end-of-course survey to help us improve future iterations of the course. Thank you!

ESD Ideas Exchange is Back for 2026: Last Chance to Register

DCU’s Education for Sustainable Development Ideas Exchange is an informal get together for anyone interested in how they can integrate themes related to sustainability, sustainable development, climate action or global justice into their practice, regardless of their academic discipline.

Everyone, from curious beginners to experienced practitioners, is welcome.

There will be four meetings during the year, starting on Monday, 9th March at 1pm.

This session will focus on what has been achieved over the past two years and what needs to be done now to deepen impact. We will be joined by Mark Kelly from the Higher Education Authority.

It is an online session, please register here.

Register for the DCU Spring 2026 Universal Design Badge Course

This semester, we will be facilitating a UDL Badge course locally for DCU staff. Along with offering the "Universal Design in Teaching and Learning" badge, this instance of the programme will also offer a second track for professional staff in "Universal Design Beyond the Classroom", focusing on opportunities to apply universal design principles in non-academic roles. Participants who complete the course will be awarded a digital badge recognised by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The course will run from mid-April to early June.

Register your interest for the course via this form. For more info on the content of the UDL badge course, see this page, or you can reach out to steve.welsh@dcu.ie with any specific questions.

Join us for March 12th for Lunchtime UDL Practice Sharing Seminar

Join us on Thursday, March 12th at 12:30 PM for a collaborative showcase featuring case studies from University of Limerick, SETU, and DCU. This online lunchtime session will spark some creative ideas for implementing Universal Design in your own teaching. We will also be providing info on the upcoming Spring Badge Programme at DCU.

Register here to receive the Zoom link for the March 12th lunchtime info session.

Loop Reflect Drop-in Clinic

The next Loop Reflect Drop-in Clinic of the semester will take place tomorrow, March 6th at 12pm. The Zoom link to join the session is available on the Reflect Help page. Please communicate this information with your students should they be using Loop reflect in their assessment this semester.

SOTL Spotlight
In this section, we will regularly share conferences, call for papers and other items related to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning across disciplines

The International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), affiliated with The University of Sydney, is an outlet to consider for publications on original research, reviews, and curriculum development and innovation in science and maths. This journal publishes scholarly papers that focus on the teaching and learning of science and mathematics in educational settings ranging from primary school to university education.

Find out more at: International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education

What to expect at EdTech

Wednesday 11 March, 13:00

Are you interested in attending the EdTech Conference which is being held at DCU on 3 & 4 June? If so, come along to this webinar! It will provide conference speakers, registered delegates and those interested in the conference with details of what to expect at EdTech 2026. We will share insights into how the conference programme is shaping up, how to make the most of the programme, and ways to extend your engagement beyond the conference.

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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