Online course: Leading from within: capacity-building for ESD leadership (April 2026)
2026-04-29 08:00 - 2026-06-03 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 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
