The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is committed to improving education quality through innovative practices and professional development. Its mission is to support educators, promote student engagement, and foster an inclusive community rooted in contemporary learning theories and evidence-based education. CLT values learner-centered, innovative, evidence-based, and inclusive education. Its objectives include serving as a platform for resources and partnerships in science and engineering education, providing guidance on teaching innovation and inclusion, and facilitating staff engagement in educational research. The CLT comprises four units: ISEC (Science Education and Communication), DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team), PIE (Professionalization and Innovation in Education team), and the Honours College. These units collectively embody CLT’s commitment to science education, diversity, professionalization, and innovation.
University College Dublin (UCD) is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and it has an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. UCD first opened its doors in 1854. James Joyce, the author of Ulysses, completed his BA at the university in 1902. Today, UCD is the ‘university of destination’ for international students coming to Ireland. It is currently ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions world-wide. With over 33,000 students drawn from 144 countries study at the university, including almost 4,000 students based on overseas campuses, UCD is not only Ireland’s largest university and leader in graduate education but also its most globally engaged. Other well-known graduates include the author Flann O’Brien, the actors Gabriel Byrne and Brendan Gleeson, film directors Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan, and former Irish rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll.
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) was established in October 2007, and it is the largest university in Cyprus with over 12,500 students from across the globe. Located in Nicosia and with a presence in 18 other cities worldwide, the institution employs more than 1000 staff faculty. Its research staff conducts cutting-edge research on social issues and innovative teaching and training approaches, including Artificial Intelligence. UNIC offers 41 bachelor’s, 37 master’s, 30 doctoral, and 29 distance learning degrees, utilizing the latest technologies and learning design theory to develop students’ critical analysis, reflection, and problem-solving skills. Its state-of-the-art premises and eLearning platform provide access to extensive online learning resources, fostering a multicultural learning environment. Through its participation in projects as a partner or coordinator, the University has developed a wide base of knowledge and expertise in research output and project management.
CARDET360 is an independent social innovation organization, that emerged from the rich heritage of CARDET (www.cardet.org), an international non-profit renowned for its global expertise in diverse settings. While distinct in its focus, operations, and status, CARDET360 shares the foundational principles, values, and expertise, bringing a large portfolio of initiatives in diverse sectors including education, inclusion, digital transformation and digital skills, health and wellbeing. Its international team of experts have decades of global expertise in education research and development. CARDET is a full member of ALL Digital, a Pan-european network of more than 25,000 digital competence centers promoting digital transformation and digital skills across Europe. CARDET is a formal member of the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition.
The Institute of Development (IoD) was established in 2003 with a vision to improve wellbeing and achieve optimal human functioning through continuous personal and professional development. Its mission is to empower individuals, organizations, and communities to flourish through evidence-based methods, including the principles of Positive Psychology, character education, soft skills development, emotional intelligence, and compassion. The Institute aims to enhance wellbeing and promote growth in various settings by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
ALL DIGITAL is a pan-European association based in Brussels, representing more than 100 member organisations that work with 25,000 digital competence centers, providing training and advice to 2.3 million people in Europe every year. Its aim is to enable the Europeans without basic digital skills to exploit the opportunities created by digital transformation. ALL DIGITAL promotes methodologies & certifications, facilitates partnerships among members & stakeholders, organises events and awareness raising campaigns, implements projects and surveys. The association also contributes to EU policy in the fields of skills, employment, social and economic inclusion, social innovation, Digital Single Market by policy papers and targeted communication.
