Open Course: Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education (April 2026)
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 UTC
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education 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

Embedding Global Citizenship Education (GCE) into Higher Education

Dates
Topic
Facilitator

Tues 14th April, 1-1.30pm
Course Orientation: Aims, expectations and how we will learn together
Caitriona Rogerson and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)

Thurs 16th April, 1-2pm
What is Global Citizenship Education? Foundations and Context
Dr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)

Thurs 23rd April, 1-2pm
Key Concepts and Debates in Global Citizenship Education
Dr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University)

Thurs 30th April, 1-2pm
Teaching Global Citizenship: Creative and Participatory Methodologies
Dr Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University) and Charlotte Bishop (STAND)

Thurs 7th May, 1-2pm
Integrating a Global Justice Lens across disciplines & curricula
Dr Gertrude Cotter (UCC) and Dr David Nyaluke (UCC)

Thurs 14th May, 1-2pm
Global Citizenship Beyond the Lecture Hall: Co-curricular and Community Learning Opportunities
Charlotte Bishop (STAND) and Caitriona Rogerson (STAND)

Thurs 21st May, 1-2pm
From Ideas to Practice: Next Steps
Dr Brighid Golden (Mary Immaculate College)

Learning Outcomes

Identify the key principles, pedagogies, and frameworks of Global Citizenship Education (GCE)
Distinguish how GCE relates to and differs from complementary fields such as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), development education, human rights education, anti-racism education, social justice education and intercultural education
Locate and reflect on examples of good practice in embedding GCE within higher education, both in Ireland and internationally
Explore opportunities for integrating GCE values, perspectives, and methodologies into your own professional or institutional contexts
Develop and present an actionable activity, plan, resource, or pedagogical approach that demonstrates how GCE can be embedded or strengthened within your own context.

Learning Activities

Activity
Per week
Seven Weeks

7 online sessions
1 hour
7 hours

6 Peer triads (peer to peer call)
1 hour
6 hours

Independent learning
1 hour
7 hours

Assignments towards achievement of badge (5 weeks)
1 hour
5 hours

TOTAL

25 hours

Breakdown of Learning Activities

The course includes weekly live online sessions (1 hour per week); individual learning (1 hour per week) and peer group learning (1 hour per week).
Interactive 1-hour live webinars focus on specific topics and include case studies, guest speakers and group discussion.
Individual learning typically comprises of readings, short videos, and activities to be completed following the weekly live sessions.
Peer Triads allow you to learn from, and work with, your peers on the course. You will be assigned to a triad with other course participants and you will meet weekly for 1 hour to discuss course materials and share learnings
You will be asked to submit short weekly assignments in order to be awarded the Digital Badge
Total learning hours: 25 hours

Registration
Registrations are closed.
For more information, email Caitriona Rogerson (caitriona@stand.ie).

Online course: Leading from within: capacity-building for ESD leadership (April 2026)
2026-04-29 08:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00
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
Registrations are closed. For any additional information, please contact Una McInerney at Una.McInerney@ul.ie or Dr Mark Kelly at mark.kelly@atu.ie
