Student Affairs Ireland – Spring Development Week 2025

Developing Your Practice | Online Lunchtime Series

📅 Monday 26th – Friday 30th May 2025
🕜 All sessions run from 1:30pm to 2:30pm (except Masterclass: 1:30–3:00pm)
📍 Online via Zoom | Registration Essential

Join us for Spring Development Week 2025, a dedicated week of online lunchtime learning for student affairs professionals across the sector. Each session is designed to develop your practice, spark discussion, and inspire innovation in your work.

💬 Developing Your Practice 1 – Monday 26th May

Margaret McLoone (ATU) – Spilling the Beans: Using World Cafés to Brew Health in the Third-Level Sector
Explore the World Café methodology – a powerful and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue. Margaret, a trained host through the World Café Foundation, will guide attendees through the key design principles and practical tips for running sessions both online and in person.

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🧭 Developing Your Practice 2 – Tuesday 27th May

Ralph Astley (TCD) – Student Partnership in Action
This interactive session applies Arnstein’s Ladder to student partnership models, sharing training ideas and real-world case studies. Participants will explore benefits, challenges, and take away tools for fostering partnership on campus.

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🌍 Developing Your Practice 3 – Wednesday 28th May

Masterclass: Supporting Students in a Changing Geo-Political Landscape
A 90-minute deep dive session including breakout discussions and collaborative reflection on how global events are shaping student needs and institutional responses.

🕒 Extended session: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
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🌈 Developing Your Practice 4 – Thursday 29th May

Anne-Marie Curtin & Simon Gray (UCD) – EDI in Higher Education
This session will trace the theoretical foundations of EDI and examine the Irish HE context. It will also pose a critical question: If EDI is under attack elsewhere, could it be at risk here too?

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💡 Developing Your Practice 5 – Friday 30th May

Caitriona McGrattan (SETU) & Colleen Blaney Doyle – Funding Proposals
Gain practical tips for sourcing, structuring, and submitting successful funding applications. Learn how to communicate impact, align with funder priorities, and build confidence in writing compelling proposals.

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✅ How to Participate

• Open to all Student Affairs Ireland members and colleagues in the sector

• All sessions are delivered via Zoom – registration required for each event

• Please share this page with colleagues in your institution who may benefit from attending

📩 For queries, contact sai.midwest@tus.ie