Online course: Leading from within: capacity-building for ESD leadership (April 2026)
April 29 @ 8:00 am - June 3 @ 5:00 pm
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Leading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership will run from April 2026.
This free 7 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland, subject to availability of places.
Course Schedule
| Leading from within: capacity building for ESD leadership | ||
| Dates | Theme | Facilitator |
| 29th April, 1-2pm | Online Introductory Session (30-45 mins) for participants to introduce them to the Open Course, the platform, peer triads. | Úna McInerney & Jennifer Farrell (UL) |
| 6th May, 1-2pm | ESD Leadership in Higher Education: Broadening our understanding of leadership and the role of creative arts and humanities. | Úna McInerney (UL) & Mark Kelly (ATU) |
| 13th May, 1-2pm | The Inner Development Guide (IDGs). | TUD |
| 20th May, 1-2pm | Sustainability Mindset. | Deirdre Garvey (ATU) |
| 27th May, 1-2pm | Regenerative Leadership | Lucia Walsh (TUD) |
| 3rd June, 1-2pm | The Role of the Creative Arts and Humanities | Rónán O’Muirthile (IADT) & Hazel Farrell (SETU) |
| 10th June, 1-2pm | Linking to Practice and Call to Action. | Eileen Hoffler, UL |
Learning Outcomes
By programme end, participants will be able to:
- Identify personal values, actions and leadership styles as they relate to the development of a sustainability mindset.
- Examine institutional and societal challenges and opportunities using a cross-disciplinary lens to foster strategic insight.
- Integrate insights with creative approaches to address real campus or community challenges.
- Apply learning to action in ESD leadership and advocacy.
Learning Activities
| Activity | Per week | Six Weeks |
| Live Webinar | 1 | 7 hours |
| Triad meeting | 1 | 6 hours |
| Independent learning | 2 | 12 hours |
| Total | 25 hours |
Registration
Registration closes 20th April 2026. For any additional information, please contact Una McInerney at Una.McInerney@ul.ie or Dr Mark Kelly at mark.kelly@atu.ie