BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Student Affairs Ireland - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://saireland.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Student Affairs Ireland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T055908 CREATED:20260503T084659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T084731Z UID:681-1781773200-1781802000@saireland.ie SUMMARY:Summer Seminar 2026 DESCRIPTION:📅 Thursday\, 18 June 2026\n📍 Dublin Business School\, Aungier Street\, Dublin 2\n💶 Early Bird: €110 (up to 18 May) | Standard: €150 (up to 10 June) \n\n\nJoin colleagues from across the sector for the SAI Summer Seminar 2026\, a landmark professional development event centred on the theme: \n\n\nStudent Services as a Profession: Expertise\, Impact and Leadership in Irish Higher Education \n\n\nThis year’s seminar marks the official launch of the SAI Professional Competencies Framework\, a major milestone that defines\, strengthens\, and elevates the role of student affairs professionals across Irish higher education. \n\n\nDeveloped collaboratively by SAI members\, this framework captures the expertise\, values\, and real impact of your work\, supporting professional development\, advocacy\, and meaningful engagement within institutions. \n\n\nFeaturing International Keynote Speaker – Dr Andrew Ryder \n\n\nAn internationally recognised expert in student affairs\, assessment\, and professional practice\, Dr Ryder brings a wealth of experience from institutions such as the University of North Carolina Wilmington\, MIT\, and Northeastern University. His work has directly influenced the development of the SAI Competencies Framework\, making this a keynote not to be missed. \n\n\nWhat to Expect on the Day \n\n\nA full day of learning\, networking\, and collaboration\, including: \n\n\nMorning Welcome & Registration (09:30) – Start with refreshments and connections \n\n\nOpening & Keynote Sessions (10:00–11:00) – Setting the tone for the future of the profession \n\n\nCompetency Framework Launch (11:00) – A defining moment for SAI \n\n\nPoster Displays & Networking – Engage with innovative ideas and practice \n\n\nConcurrent Sessions (3 Streams) – Practical insights\, research\, and interactive workshops \n\n\nLunch & Networking (12:45) – Connect with peers across institutions \n\n\nSAI AGM (13:30) – All members welcome \n\n\nAfternoon Sessions & Workshops – Deep dives into practice\, leadership\, and innovation \n\n\nExplore Key Conference Streams \n\n\nProfessional Practice in Student Support & Engagement \n\n\nInclusive\, Sustainable & Digitally Confident Practice \n\n\nLeadership\, Strategy & Organisational Impact \n\n\nSecure Your Place \n\n\nEarly Bird spaces are limited—book early to avail of the €110 rate before it increases to €150. \n\n\n👉 Register now and be part of this defining moment for Student Affairs Ireland. Book Now URL:https://saireland.ie/event/summer-seminar-2026/ LOCATION:DBS CATEGORIES:2026,Summer Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Seminar-2026-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs Ireland":MAILTO:info@saireland.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260517T055908 CREATED:20260503T084253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T084253Z UID:677-1781789400-1781791200@saireland.ie SUMMARY:Student Affairs Ireland (SAI) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Student Affairs Ireland (SAI) 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be convened on June 18th\, at 1.30 pm in Dublin Business School. \n\n\nIn accordance with the SAI Constitution\, motions proposed and seconded by members must be submitted to the current Membership Secretary\, Caitríona McGrattan (email: caitriona.mcgrattan@setu.ie)\, at least 14 days prior to the AGM. \n\n\nThe function of the SAI Board is to identify and lead the strategic priorities\, direction and governance of SAI. Board members are expected to attend a minimum of two Board meetings per year. The Membership Secretary will seek nominations to the Board of SAI from organisations agreed in the Constitution\, and members who are fully paid-up members of SAI can stand for election to the Board. \n\n\nThe function of the Executive is to devise strategies and policies to ensure that SAI meets its objectives. The Executive also facilitates the Board to plan\, direct and coordinate its operational activities. In relation to the six Executive Officer positions (i.e.\, President\, Vice-President\, Membership Secretary\, Treasurer\, External Liaison Officer and Communications Officer) please note the following: \n\n\nDaniel Caldwell is stepping down as Vice-President and IS putting his name forward for re-election as Vice-President. \n\n\nThe Vice-Presidents’ role is to work in collaboration with the President\, sharing responsibility and workload for the leadership of SAI; lead the Conference Sub-Committee and the Summer Seminar Sub-Committee; be a joint signatory with the President and Treasurer and take equal responsibility with them for the timely submission of all official documentation. \n\n\nClodagh Byrne is stepping down as External Liaison Officer and IS putting her name forward for re-election as External Liaison Officer. \n\n\nThe External Liaison Officer’s role is to be the official SAI contact point for other student affairs organisations outside of Ireland such as NASPA (USA)\, ECStA (EU)\, and IASSAS; to encourage SAI members to participate in international events and encourage international members to participate in SAI events; and to be the main SAI contact point for incoming and outgoing exchange delegations and official visits. \n\n\nShane Mooney is stepping down as Communications Officer and IS NOT putting his name forward for re-election as Communications Officer. \n\n\nThe Communication’s Officer role is to\, under the direction of the Board\, be responsible for issuing press statements on behalf of SAI and publicising SAI’s work through the media and through internal and external publications; be responsible for sharing SAI news and events with members; be responsible for identifying and raising awareness of significant and pertinent issues and events in the media to the Board; be responsible for all SAI’s online content\, ensuring that the website and social media pages are used consistently and kept up to date. Communicating SAI news and events will be a key part of this role. \n\n\nMembers of the Board and Executive shall be elected at the AGM. Each individual is elected to the Executive for a three-year term. If you wish to nominate a (current) member of the Board for election to any of the two listed Executive Officer Posts\, please clarify with the potential nominee that they are willing to have their name go forward for election to the post (s). \n\n\nOnce clarified\, please email the nomination\, identifying the post and nominee to sai.midwest@tus.ie by Wednesday\, 27th May 2026 at 17:00 pm. \n\n\n  URL:https://saireland.ie/event/student-affairs-ireland-sai-2026-annual-general-meeting-agm/ LOCATION:DBS CATEGORIES:AGM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://saireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SAI-AGM-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs Ireland":MAILTO:info@saireland.ie END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR