The HEA provides national leadership and policy guidance for the enhancement of teaching and learning in higher education. Through its National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the HEA supports teaching excellence and student success through strategy, funding, recognition and collaboration.

HEA Strategy for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Funding Teaching and Learning Enhancement

Find information on the Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) fund and initiatives supporting innovation in teaching and learning.

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Recognising Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Supporting the development of a national framework to recognise, value and reward excellence in teaching and learning.

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Student Success

Research, frameworks and national initiatives to support student engagement, learning, progression and success in higher education.

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Education for Sustainable Development

HEA framework, guidance and resources to support the integration of sustainable development into teaching, learning and institutional practice.

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Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning

HEA framework, guidance and resources to support a values based approach to the use of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment.

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Digital Learning and Transformation

Resources and initiatives supporting digital capability, innovation and the effective use of technology in higher education.

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Open Education

Resources supporting open educational practices, collaboration and the development and sharing of open educational resources.

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National Resource Hub

Explore publications, national frameworks, open educational resources and teaching and learning initiatives from across higher education in Ireland.

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Open Courses for Professional Development

Access open courses for higher education staff and students, supporting professional development, skills enhancement and digital badges.

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DELTA Awards

Recognising discipline-based teams demonstrating sustained excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

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SATLE Impact Awards

Celebrating the impact of SATLE-funded initiatives and sharing effective practice across higher education.

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HEA Teaching and Learning Conference

The annual conference brings together educators, researchers, policymakers and sector leaders to share practice, explore emerging priorities and strengthen collaboration in teaching and learning.

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