Individuals or project teams can apply for funding ranging from €5,000 to €20,000 for a one-year learning enhancement project, commencing January 1, 2026, and concluding by December 31, 2026.
Criteria for Project Submissions
All project submissions must adhere to a set of criteria designed to ensure alignment with strategic goals and maximise impact. Submissions should clearly demonstrate a connection to MTU's overall strategy and consider opportunities for meaningful student-staff engagement. Projects must also have the approval of the relevant Head of Function and include a detailed, evidence-based budget plan. Furthermore, proposals should identify a clear point of impact to show how the project will make a tangible difference.
Most importantly, each project must focus on one of the three core themes outlined by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NFETLHE):
- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
- Digital Transformation in the Tertiary Sector
- Best Practice in Upholding and Cultivating Academic Integrity
To learn more about each theme, simply click on the titles above to watch the relevant videos from the Teaching & Learning Unit.
Information session |
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An information session on MTU's 2024-25 Learning Enhancement Projects funding was held on 3 April 2025 where eligibility, processes, and key dates are described. The following is a recording of that Information Session: |
Key Dates
- Projects Commence: Start of Semester 2, 2025-26
- Projects Conclude: End of Semester 1, 2026-27
Funded projects
PROJECT TITLE |
PROJECT LEAD |
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Circular Bioeconomy Knowledge Transfer at MTU |
Michael Noctor |
| Student-led BIS Skills Showcase: Professional Identity Formation through Video Stories and Core Values Workshops | Fred Creedon |
| Expansion of digital resources for Home Economics through creation of demonstrational videos in the area of textiles and craft | Noel Murray |
| Introducing the use of research informed teaching strategies to improve students learning in Introductory Accounting Modules | Sarah Culhane |
| Occupation: Student? Temporalities, liminalities, and agencies in contemporary Higher Education | Marian Hurley |
| Transforming Internship Support: Creating Clarity for Workplace Managers and Students | Anna Dynan |
| Immersive Learning Environments: A 3D Virtual Library for AEC Education | Aidan Ware |
| DELTA Renewal and Beyond: Developing Academic Integrity with students as Partners | Thomas Broderick |
| Creative Assessment | Irene O'Mara |
| Nurse Education Outdoors for Health & Well-being (NEO Health & Well-being) | John Pierce |
Further Information
Please contact the programme lead:
- Catherine Murphy (catherine.murphy@mtu.ie)