IDEA is excited to share the launch of our Global Citizenship Education Higher Education Forum for those working across higher education on the island of Ireland. The first meeting will be online on Wednesday 11 March 2026, 11.00am -12.30 pm.

This will be a new collaborative space for those engaged or interested in advancing Global Citizenship Education across all aspects of higher education, including teaching and learning, research, professional services, student engagement and more. 

The forum is an all-island initiative, open to anyone working in higher education, including academic and professional staff and organisations, who have an interest in Global Citizenship Education in any aspect of their work.

It aims to bring together an interdisciplinary community working across higher education institutes, across the Island of Ireland, to share experience and learning, explore research and pedagogy, highlight good practice, and support more strategic and systemic engagement with Global Citizenship Education across higher education. The Forum will provide an opportunity to connect with others working in this area, reflect on Global Citizenship Education in the Irish higher education context, and consider how it can be strengthened across disciplines, departments and institutions.  

The initiative is led by Dr. Gertrude Cotter (UCC), Dr. Eilish Dillon (Maynooth University) and Nina Sachau (STAND). It is expected to meet 3-4 times per year and is hosted by the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA), with practical support provided by IDEA staff.

If you are interested in joining the meeting, or would like further information, please get in touch with Nina Sachau