Welcome

EDIN is the network of educational developers in Ireland. Educational developers support teaching and learning in higher education. Members of EDIN work in Irish universities, institutes of technology, and other higher education institutions.

Dr Sheila MacNeill with EDIN members at a workshop in 2022

The mission of EDIN is to support, enhance and influence the field of academic development and practice. We achieve this by informing policy and practice in teaching and learning in Higher Education, and by collaborating in research and dissemination of resources. EDIN values creative, critical, collaborative and professional approaches in supporting teaching and learning. You can read the EDIN Constitution to learn more about our mission and structure. EDIN Members come from across the third level sector – universities, institutes of technology, private colleges and other organisations. Please use this link if you are interested in joining EDIN.

EDIN members are currently engaging in rethinking educational development concerns and priorities, particularly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). We share here an initial infographic of findings from a conversation with network members in early 2024. This has been followed by a formal research phase which is continuing. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this work.

EDIN runs development events and seminars during the academic year around Ireland, as well as a shared email discussion list. Visit this website for news or follow our LinkedIn Group.