Colin Lowry

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Higher Education Authority | National Forum Teaching & Learning, Ireland | Enhancement | Digital Innovation

Graphic for the HEA Open Education event titled “Open Education: Supporting Policy and Practice,” taking place on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at Munster Technological University. The graphic features keynote speaker Robin DeRosa, Executive Director of the Open Education Network (University of Minnesota), alongside the keynote title “Opening the Future: Equity, Sustainability, and Promise in Higher Education.” The HEA and MTU logos are included, with a link to more information.
Cover image for an HEA policy document 'Generative AI in Higher Education in Teaching & Learning: Policy Framework', featuring the HEA logo and bilingual name at the top on a dark blue background, with abstract white circuit-style lines and nodes along the bottom representing digital technology.
Open Courses logo with the tagline “Recognising Professional Development,” alongside the Higher Education Authority (HEA) logo and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education logo.
Cover graphic for the National Professional Recognition Framework for Teaching & Learning, Discussion Paper, August 2025. Published by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), with the HEA logo and Irish translation of its name at the bottom.
Cover image announcing the publication of the Review of the Irish National Framework for Student Success in Higher Education. Includes HEA logo and text: “New Report Published – July 2025”, with coloured horizontal and vertical lines on a dark blue background.
Graphic announcing the SATLE Impact Award 2025. Text reads: “SATLE Impact Award 2025 – Call Now Open. Expression of Interest Deadline: 12 September 2025.” Logos of the Higher Education Authority and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education appear at the bottom.
A person holding a smartphone. The screen shows a webpage titled "Artificial Intelligence in Irish Higher Education" from the HEA and National Forum. To the right of the image is a green AI microchip icon, along with the logos of the HEA and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
A display banner for the DELTA Awards, highlighting 'Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment', awarded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
Graphic promoting the Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series featuring University College Dublin, scheduled for 20 June 2025 from 1–2 PM (online). The image shows the UCD campus with greenery, buildings, and mountains in the background, alongside logos of UCD, HEA, and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.
Large group photo of workshop participants standing and smiling at the camera in the Carnegie Library space during the HEA Student-Staff Partnership Workshop, 8 May 2025.
Promotional graphic for the 'Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series.' Below the title, photograph of two individuals working on desktop computers in an educational setting. The bottom part features logos, including the HEA and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals logo.
Stylised animation of an artificial intelligence (AI) chip at the centre of a connected system.
Image featuring HEA National Forum logo. Microship with 'AI' written across it.
Graphic promoting a call for lightning talk proposals. Text reads: “Submit your proposal by Monday, 7 April 2025. Call for Lightning Talk Proposals. Share your practice in student–staff partnership at the HEA workshop on 08 May with Dr Alison Cook-Sather.” Logos of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education appear at the bottom.
Promotional graphic for the HEA Workshop titled "Embracing Pedagogical Partnership: What Kind of Mindset, Courage, and Practices Are Necessary?" featuring a photo of Dr Alison Cook-Sather, the workshop facilitator. The event is hosted by the Higher Education Authority and will take place at the Carnegie Library, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology on Thursday, 08 May 2025, from 9.30AM to 3.30PM.
Graphic for the Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series featuring Mary Immaculate College, scheduled for 28 March 2025, from 1 PM to 2 PM (online). The image shows the college's main building and logos for Mary Immaculate College, HEA, National Forum, and Sustainable Development Goals.
Poster for Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series, scheduled for 21 March 2025 from 1 PM to 2 PM. The poster features a photograph of the Technological University Dublin campus and includes logos of the TU Dublin, HEA, and National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) wheel.
A conference room set up for the HEA Teaching & Learning Strategy Consultation Event, with round tables, notepads, and a presentation screen
Banner for the Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series at the University of Galway. Image of campus in background. The text highlights the event date as 14 March 2025, running from 1 PM to 2 PM online. Logos of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) wheel.
Promotional banner for the 'Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series' event. Background University College Cork (UCC) campus. A red banner at the top displays the event title, and below it, the date '07 March 2025' and time '1 PM - 2 PM (Online)' are prominently highlighted. The UCC logo is positioned on the left, while the HEA (Higher Education Authority) and National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education logos appear on the right. A multicolored circular SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) symbol is also included.
DCU O’Reilly Library
Image featuring HEA National Forum Logo, text with "Ten Considerations for Generative Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Irish Higher Education" Below this an image of the paper and an icon with "AI".
ESD Spotlight Series Ulster University 28 Feb 2025, 1-2pm Online (Graphics: UU Campus, UNESCO SDG Wheel, HEA National Forum T&L Logo)
Promotional graphic for the 'Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series.' Below the title, photograph of two individuals working on desktop computers in an educational setting. The bottom part features logos, including the HEA and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals logo.
ESD Spotlight Series DCU 21 Feb 2025, 1-2pm Online (Graphics: DCU Campus, UNESCO SDG Wheel, HEA National Forum T&L Logo)
Congratulations to 500+ graduates receiving their UDL, UD Beyond the Classroom, and Facilitator Badges this week. These graduates have worked hard to deepen their understanding of accessible practices and universal design culminating with the re-designing of one of their own pieces of work. Thanks to UCD Access and Lifelong Learning and the HEA’s Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning for partnering with us in running these powerful courses. If you’re interested but missed this years’ national roll-out, stay tuned as these courses run annually from September to December.
What does ‘success’ mean to you as a student?
Open Courses Logo, title "GenAI for Teaching and Learning: How to do it right", sub title, "Available as Self-Study", Logos for HEA National Forum, TCD, UL and DCU. Background image students in library on desktops.
Graphic with text: Education for Sustainable Development Spotlight Series. Logos of contributing institutions listed on webpage. HEA National Forum logo.
Image featuring Open Courses logo. Heading 'Education for Sustainability' sub headings 'Next Start Date: 20 February 2025' and 'Duration: 25 hours'. Logos at bottom for HEA National Forum, ATU, TU Dublin and SETU. Image in background of three learners engaged in dialogue over laptops.
Graphic with text:"National Consultation on HEA Strategy for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education""Respond by Friday, 24 January 2025"Image of students in library setting.HEA National Forum logo.
Audience facing stage with main slide for the HEA Teaching and Learning Conference 2024
National Forum Publications
SATLE IMPACT AWARD logo